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- 📊 What does the Federated Data Platform really mean for analysts? Join Matt Oakes at this week’s MAN Huddle (Thurs 11 Dec, 11–12) for an analyst’s perspective on the FDP - what it is, how it’s being used, and why it matters. Free! 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977265487... or normal Teams link #FDP
- It was great to see so many NHS data professionals at @nhsrcommunity.bsky.social 2025! There was lots of fantastic discussion about #RAP (Reproducible Analytical Pipelines) and our next #NHS RAP drop-in is this Wednesday 19th November 2025 from 10-11 AM.
- 💬 Bring your questions or just come to listen in and share your thoughts. 🚪 Open door session, come and go as you please 👔 Not just for computer whizzes, managers are welcome too 🙌 The Strategy Unit data science team are on hand to support & facilitate #rap #nhs #datascience
- Register here to get a calendar invite to the Teams meeting. www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/XPUHSJ/ If you can't join us on the day, you can still join the discussion on GitHub. github.com/The-Strategy...
- 📊 Where are the adopters now? Join this week’s Midlands Analyst Network Huddle (Thurs 30 Oct, 11–12) with Sarah Blundell & Andy Lavelle (NHSE) on the National Competency Framework – 2 Years On Free to join ⬇️: bit.ly/47vF3F4 or via bit.ly/42ZcPBa #NHS #DataProfessionals #HealthAndCare#NHSEngland
- Guest blog from our lead data scientist Claire Welsh on using coding tools for project management and more
- A data scientist and product owner shares her take on why the new Positron IDE is a game-changer for her workflow. Learn how Dr. Claire Welsh of The Strategy Unit uses Positron to streamline everything from project management to documentation. Read her insights: posit.co/blog/positro...
- Reposted by The Strategy UnitPleased to be working with Horizons & @strategyunit.bsky.social colleagues to support the National #NeighbourhoodHealth Implementation Programme, via the Intelligence Centre. We aim to strengthen use of evidence & analysis – helping coaches, teams & places to design, deliver & evaluate change. 1/3
- 💡 “I wish I was macho instead of just deep.” Join our huddle: 18 Sept (11–12) with Marc Farr on the realities of #AnalyticsLeadership in today’s NHS One of the most engaging speakers on data + leadership in health & care 🔗 Normal Teams link or register: bit.ly/4meLZLV #marcwfarr #apha-analysts
- 📣 Join us for the next RAP Drop-In! 🗓️ Wednesday 27th August, 10:00 BST 💻 Curious about RAP, Python, R, SQL, or Git? This friendly session's for you 👉 NHS-only,ask questions live or via GitHub Discussions: lnkd.in/enC8SxFC 🔗 Register here➡️: lnkd.in/gNeBD43z 🔧 No GitHub account? No worries: github.com
- 📣 Join us for the next RAP Drop-In! 🗓️ Wednesday 13th August, 10:00 BST 💻 Curious about RAP, Python, R, SQL, or Git? This friendly session's for you 👉 NHS-only,ask questions live or via GitHub Discussions: lnkd.in/enC8SxFC 🔗 Register here➡️: lnkd.in/eeE8GDcW 🔧 No GitHub account? No worries: github.com
- 📣 Join us for the next RAP Drop-In! 🗓️ Tuesday 30 July, 10:00 BST 💻 Curious about RAP, Python, R, SQL, or Git? This friendly session's for you. 👉 NHS-only,ask questions live or via GitHub Discussions: lnkd.in/enC8SxFC 🔗 Register here➡️: lnkd.in/eeE8GDcW 🔧 No GitHub account? No worries: github.com
- 🧠 How do you judge the quality of analysis? What are the quick clues you rely on – methods, layout, authorship? And could non-analysts be trained to spot these too? 👇 Join our next MAN Huddle on 24 July to explore this. Normal Teams link or register here: bit.ly/4o2SN1p
- 📅 Midlands Analyst Network Huddle 🗓 24 July | ⏰ 11:00–12:00 🎙 Fraser Battye (Strategy Unit) & Danielle Jefferies (The King's Fund) They’ll share insights from a project on how we make snap judgements about analytical quality.
- Open to analysts and non-analysts alike — a perfect session to sharpen your eye for quality and share your own “rules of thumb”. ✅ Informal ✅ Interactive ✅ Insightful 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4o2SN1p #MidlandsAnalystNetwork #HealthAnalytics #NHSData #BetterDecisions #AnalystCommunity
- The examples quoted for equitably managing waiting list challenges are from work by @Strategy_Unit on Inclusive Elective Care Recovery. More case studies are here 👉 www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/publications... #HealthInequalities #NHS #ElectiveCare
- Read the latest article from NHS England here: www.england.nhs.uk/2025/07/nhs-...
- 📣 Join us for the next RAP Drop-In! 🗓️ Tuesday 30 July, 10:00 BST 💻 Curious about RAP, Python, R, SQL, or Git? This friendly session's for you. 👉 NHS-only,ask questions live or via GitHub Discussions: lnkd.in/enC8SxFC 🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/eWdK3Dxu 🔧 No GitHub account? No worries: github.com
- 🎉HACA2025 is live! 🎉 Registration & abstract submissions are now OPEN 🗓 3-4 Dec 2025 | Fully online Rising to the Challenge: Analysis at the Heart of Future Health and Care haca-conference.nhs.uk #HACA2025 #HealthAnalytics #HealthCare
- Reposted by The Strategy UnitOur Florence Nightingale Award for Excellence in Health and Care Analytics supported by @healthfoundation.bsky.social saw two amazing projects recognised this year, one forecasting future hospital demand & the other addressing long-standing gaps in comparative data for children's hospitals ⤵️
- Reposted by The Strategy UnitAbsolutely thrilled our open-source demand model won the Florence Nightingale Award @royalstatsoc.bsky.social @ap.brid.gy! 🎉 Proud to be part of a kind, clever team at @strategyunit.bsky.social who value open-source, probabilistic thinking & public value. 🔗 strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/news/strateg...
- We’re delighted our open-source demand model - developed in collaboration with New Hospital Programme has been named the winner of the Florence Nightingale Award for Excellence in Health and Care Analytics 🎉 www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/news/strateg... #HealthAnalytics #OpenSource #DataSavesLives
- We’re delighted our open-source demand model - developed in collaboration with New Hospital Programme has been named the winner of the Florence Nightingale Award for Excellence in Health and Care Analytics 🎉 www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/news/strateg... #HealthAnalytics #OpenSource #DataSavesLives
- The panel commended the model’s statistical rigour, real-world impact, and strong commitment to transparency. These are all hallmarks of the Strategy Unit’s work and ethos. This recognition places our work among the leading examples of how high-quality, open analytics can deliver real public value.
- 🎯 Upcoming Huddle – All welcome! Explore the economic impact of improving HPV vaccination & cervical screening. 🗓️ 10 July, 11–12 💻 Online Join Lisa Cummins from the @HEU_UK team to see health economics in action. 👉 Register: bit.ly/3I9jcKv #HealthAnalytics #MidlandsAnalystNetwork
- AI is everywhere—but what about the humans using it & the data it relies on? Analyst or not, join the next Midlands Analyst Network Huddle on 26 June, 11–12 (online) with Dan Isaac 💡 🔗 bit.ly/448y3fr #DataLiteracy #AI #AnalyticsInAction #NHS #the_strategy_unit #Apha_analysts #Analystx
- Reshaping the pattern of care - Is the left shift mission impossible? Our very own Fraser Battye, Peter Spilsbury and Jennifer Wood discuss why the 'left shift' has yet to happen and what could be done differently this time with support from NHS Confederation www.nhsconfed.org/events/watch...
- We are very fortunate to have worked with them to produce this report, which assesses the quality of analysis for decision-making. Click here to read the blog: www.health.org.uk/features-and... Check out the full report here: www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/publications...
- Advanced analytics meets public value. Our revolutionary NHP open-source demand model equips NHS analysts and planners with the tools to forecast demand, shift care to communities, and make evidence-driven decisions. Built in the NHS, for the NHS. www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/news/transfo...
- Following our recent Insight Event on Creating an 'Internal Consultancy', Fraser Battye has written a blog which reviews this model Our aim is to open up this topic and explore it. Read more: www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/news/interna... Catch up on the event: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQsk...
- Thank you to everyone who joined our ‘Creating an ‘Internal Consultancy; SU Insights session. Missed it? Catch up on the key insights and watch the recording here. www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/su-insights #Consultancy #NHS #SUinsights
- 👇HAPPENING TODAY Still a chance to register to join us for our #SUinsights session on 'Creating and Internal Consultancy'.
- 📅 Tomorrow #SUinsights Don’t miss "Creating an 'Internal Consultancy'". 🗓️ 19 March | 12–1 PM | Online Hear from NHS leaders & researchers on consultancy approaches in public services. Register bit.ly/4khlfdY
- 📅 Tomorrow #SUinsights Don’t miss "Creating an 'Internal Consultancy'". 🗓️ 19 March | 12–1 PM | Online Hear from NHS leaders & researchers on consultancy approaches in public services. Register bit.ly/4khlfdY
- 🚨 Are 'Internal Consultancies' a good option for the NHS? Fraser Battye explores how the NHS could benefit from consultancy support whilst avoiding the common pitfalls of external consultancies. 👉 bit.ly/4hmElN3 Join us on 19 March to explore this at #SUinsights bit.ly/4khlfdY #NHS #Consultancy
- Healthcare Policy is aiming for a ‘left shift,' but is the reality enabling a ‘right drift.’? Are trends in hospital funding, staffing and investment in tech moving us further away from this ambition? Read our latest article here: www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/news/right-d... #NHS
- 📢 Can public services reduce their reliance on external consultants without losing access to expertise? 🎙️ Join us for our next #SUinsights session: "Creating an 'Internal Consultancy'" 🗓️ 19 March | 12–1 PM | Online Insights from research & NHS leaders Register now bit.ly/4khlfdY
- 💡 Can we reduce the reliance on external consultants in the NHS? How can internal consultancies deliver better value for the NHS? 👉 We explore this further at our next SU Insights event with leading academic researchers and experts bit.ly/4khlfdY #NHS #PublicValue #Consultancy #OpenSource
- The NHS should build its own consultancy units, and not rely on external contractors, argues Fraser Battye, head of policy at The Strategy Unit. www.hsj.co.uk/service-rede...
- Reposted by The Strategy UnitA Guide to Effective Evaluation! #Evaluation is key to making better decisions in health and care– understanding what works, for whom, and why Fantastic guide by @strategyunit.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/kumli_... #innovation #healthcare #digitalhealth
- Reposted by The Strategy UnitOpinion 🗣️ Far more nuance, subtlety and evidence is needed when it comes to adopting new technologies, writes Fraser Battye, head of policy at the @strategyunit.bsky.social. Read it here 👉 ow.ly/owG250V2KEX
- 🌐 New Article Alert! Inspired by Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of Oppenheimer, Fraser Battye's article in @digitalhealth2.bsky.social explores the downsides of digital and techno-optimism in the NHS
- Opinion 🗣️ Far more nuance, subtlety and evidence is needed when it comes to adopting new technologies, writes Fraser Battye, head of policy at the @strategyunit.bsky.social. Read it here 👉 ow.ly/owG250V2KEX
- Only a few days left to apply for our amazing vacancy⭐ Closes on Monday 17th Feb. Follow the link for more information 👔
- Do you have skills in Mixed Methods Evaluation? If so, please view our recent vacancy to join our amazing Evaluation Team - www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/strategy-uni...
- Evaluation findings should be shared widely to foster learning and accountability in healthcare. Abeda Mulla reflects on the ethical duty to disseminate evaluation outputs and offers practical steps for overcoming common barriers. 📖 www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/news/our-col... #Evaluation
- Better health and care decisions start with effective evaluation. Our Guide to Effective Evaluation offers step-by-step advice for designing impactful evaluations, plus practical resources for qualitative research. www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/publications... #Evaluation #Healthcare
- Thank you to everyone who joined our ‘Downsides of Digital! SU Insights session. Missed it? Catch up on the key insights and watch the recording here. www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/su-insights
- 🚨HAPPENING TODAY Join us at 1pm to explore the Downsides of Digital ft. @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social In collaboration with @healthfoundation.bsky.social 🌐 Exploring the trade-offs of digital tech in health & care 📅 27th Jan | 🕐 13:00 | Free | Online ⬇️ bit.ly/4anjuaz
- Why is proving a healthcare programme’s effectiveness so difficult? Often, the answer lies in its design In our latest blog, we share how programme designers can set themselves up for success by considering evaluation from the start. www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/news/why-can... #Healthcare #Evaluation
- Do you have skills in Mixed Methods Evaluation? If so, please view our recent vacancy to join our amazing Evaluation Team - www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/strategy-uni...
- Reposted by The Strategy Unit🚨Missed our Insight Sharing Webinar?🚨 No worries - catch all 7 incredible talks NOW on our Website & YouTube!🚀📲 🔎Failure Parade: delivered in partnership with @strategyunit.bsky.social @MidsHealth 💡🙌 #WebinarReplay #Innovation #Insights www.hdrmidlands.org.uk/hdr-videos/ www.youtube.com/@HDRMidlands
- 🚨HAPPENING TODAY Join us at 1pm to explore the Downsides of Digital ft. @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social In collaboration with @healthfoundation.bsky.social 🌐 Exploring the trade-offs of digital tech in health & care 📅 27th Jan | 🕐 13:00 | Free | Online ⬇️ bit.ly/4anjuaz
- 📣 1 Week To Go SU Insights 📣 Downsides of Digital" ft. @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social In collaboration with @healthfoundation.bsky.social 🌐 Exploring the trade-offs of digital tech in health & care 📅 27th Jan | 🕐 13:00 | Free | Online ⬇️ bit.ly/4anjuaz #DigitalHealth #TechTradeOffs #HealthInnovation
- Reposted by The Strategy Unit👋Hello Bluesky Community! We’re the NHS Strategy Unit, and we’re excited to connect with you here! Follow our work here or on LinkedIn uk.linkedin.com/company/the-..., Subscribe to our mailing list www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Strategy_U.... #BlueskyCommunity#TheStrategyUnit
- 📣 1 Week To Go SU Insights 📣 Downsides of Digital" ft. @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social In collaboration with @healthfoundation.bsky.social 🌐 Exploring the trade-offs of digital tech in health & care 📅 27th Jan | 🕐 13:00 | Free | Online ⬇️ bit.ly/4anjuaz #DigitalHealth #TechTradeOffs #HealthInnovation
- Join our SU Insights event on: "Downsides of Digital" In collaboration with @healthfoundation.bsky.social ft @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social The use of digital technology in health & care services is hot topic, but have we fully considered the trade-offs? bit.ly/4anjuaz
- Reposted by The Strategy UnitJoin our SU Insights event on: "Downsides of Digital" In collaboration with @healthfoundation.bsky.social ft @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social The use of digital technology in health & care services is hot topic, but have we fully considered the trade-offs? bit.ly/4anjuaz
- Do recommendations in healthcare evaluations give you deja-vu? 📰Our latest blog explores this 'merry-go-round' and proposes ways to break the cycle. Explore how synthesizing lessons can lead to better programmes and patient outcomes. www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/news/merry-g... #Healthcare #Evaluation
- Reposted by The Strategy UnitI’m speaking at 'Downsides of Digital’ on January 27th at #SUinsights session. Aiming to better understand the trade-offs that may accompany the adoption of digital technologies in health and care. Registration link: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/67953a... #medsky #healthpolicy #digitalhealth
