Our Economics of Health and Social Care theme supports commissioning and decision making within services. It provides evidence that shows the effects and benefits in different research projects, including costs and value for money.
Economics of Health and Social Care is embeddeded in each of our themes by:
- Reviewing and analysing the current status of research issues under consideration to inform the selection of possible projects. The team assesses the economic burden for the patient group and sector and the potential to save public money in the light of possible patient/client benefit and wider gains for the workforce or society as a whole.
- Providing advice on details of the design of research proposals to ensure that the economic effects and impact for the NHS, public health or social care agencies can be properly captured.
- Undertaking the economic analysis for any project, as needed, within the research team and contribute to the writing up of reports and dissemination activities.
Projects
ReASCED - diagnosis in autism
Autism is a lifelong condition, with symptoms usually emerging during the first two years of life and persisting throughout an individual’s life. Parents often notice signs that something may not be quite right, but it might also be a teacher, doctor, or someone else. When this happens, the child and their parent see a specialised diagnosis team. However, diagnosis of autism is not easy and parents often experience frustrating and distressing delays. The Re-ASCed study is a national research project that aims to examine existing models of Autism diagnosis and to investigate which approaches offer the most timely, cost-effective, high quality and child and family friendly solutions.
What constitutes successful commissioning? An exploration of UK government policy and patient outcomes in the field of Haemophilia care
This project explores the structures and processes of commissioning arrangements within NHS England specialised services, the decision-making process and how and why commissioners procure the products and services that they do.