Star: A tool for commissioners Star – socio-technical allocation of resources – is an approach to priority setting, to help commissioners and those planning services to allocate their health resources to benefit patients in their community

Key Points
- Star – socio-technical allocation of resources – is an approach to priority setting.
- It helps commissioners and those planning services to allocate their health resources to benefit patients in their community.
- Developed with the London School of Economics.
Together with the London School of Economics (LSE), the Health Foundation developed the Star approach, which combines value for money analysis with stakeholder engagement. An Excel-based tool is used alongside a facilitated stakeholder workshop.
Work with us
We look for talented and passionate individuals as everyone at the Health Foundation has an important role to play.
View current vacanciesThe Q community
Q is an initiative connecting people with improvement expertise across the UK.
Find out more