Analysis

Analysis Understand the data and trends that shape our health, now and in the future

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Equal waiting for elective care?

Analysis

15 July 2026

About 13 mins

This analysis explores whether progress made in improving elective wait times has been inclusive in line with government goals.

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How efficiency varies across NHS acute trusts

Analysis

3 July 2026

About 11 mins

This analysis examines the extent of variation in efficiency across trusts and whether reducing that gap could improve efficiency nationally.

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Social care funding

Analysis

18 June 2026

About 4 mins

This analysis from the REAL Centre explores social care funding in England, looking at spending since 2010, how this compares to historical levels and whether current funding is sufficient to meet the...

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Young people with mental health conditions are now more likely to be NEET

Analysis

28 May 2026

About 8 mins

We examine the relationship between the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) and the prevalence of mental health conditions.

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Getting the next workforce plan right: eight insights from our research

Analysis

15 May 2026

About 20 mins

A robust and credible workforce plan will be essential for government to deliver on its reform ambitions. Ahead of the new plan, we share key insights from our research.

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Progress – but is it enough? What the latest NHS waiting times mean for elective recovery

Analysis

14 May 2026

About 7 mins

In this analysis, we assess the progress made and what it means for the government’s aim to restore the 18-week standard by 2029.

Healthy life expectancy trends in the UK: a watershed moment

Analysis

26 April 2026

About 9 mins

Our analysis reveals how healthy life expectancy has changed in the UK over the decade to 2022–24, and how the country now compares internationally.

A growing gap? ICB variation in elective care waiting times in 2019 and 2025

Analysis

24 April 2026

About 15 mins

This analysis examines variations in waiting times across ICBs to understand the extent of progress towards recovering pre-pandemic waiting times, including changes in referrals and activity.

Electronic patient record systems in England: what do NHS staff think?

Analysis

24 March 2026

About 11 mins

Our new polling explores how NHS staff in England feel about using EPR systems, and how to get the most value out of them.

General practice data dashboard

Analysis

16 March 2026

About 4 mins

Data on the health of general practice in England, including appointments and workforce.

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