Resources, software and research tools

An interactive resource for exploring the UK's health policy ecosystem. As a researcher in health and care, understanding the complex landscape of policy influencers and decision-makers is crucial for maximising the impact of your work.

Information booklets - ‘Cutting down on saturated fat’ and ‘Cutting down on salt’, developed to support healthcare professionals in providing evidence-based recommendations on how to reduce the intake of saturated fat to help lower LDL cholesterol and salt to reduce blood pressure. These dietary changes will help to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Primary care clinicians are encouraged by guidelines to offer people with obesity a free referral to a weight management service, like Slimming World or WW. In this video we provide specific, evidence-based, information about what to say when making an offer of referral. Following this advice will support clinicians to have supportive and effective conversations.

Resources for NHS and other healthcare settings, developed by Professor Sara Shaw and Professor Trish Greenhalgh from the IRIHS Team in collaboration with Barts Health NHS Trust and Design Science.

Information for patients and healthcare professionals on TDR weight-loss programmes, who they may be suitable for and potential side-effects. Includes healthcare professional FAQs and a medication adjustment guide.

A set of information videos based on research led by Professor Trish Greenhalgh on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Click to download the .pdf visual abstract/ infographic summary of the study.

Sortition® is online clinical trial randomisation software developed by the Clinical Trials Unit in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences.

iHOMA2 is an interactive, 23-variable, HOmeostatic Model of Assessment with the baseline default characteristics of the HOMA2 computer model of fasting insulin:glucose interaction.

EasyGV allows you to calculate 10 different measures of glycaemic variability (GV) from continuos glucose monitoring data using a simple interface.

OVAL (Observed Variability and Lability) allows you to quantify glucose homeostasis in type 2 diabetes and control subjects.

The NASSS-CAT tools have been developed to help you plan, undertake and evaluate technology-supported change projects in health or social care. They are based on the Non-adoption, Abandonment, and challenges to Scale-up, Spread, and Sustainability (NASSS) framework which has been combined with a complexity assessment toolkit.

Evidence-based medicine guides and practical how to's for researchers, clinicians, students and teachers from the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine. Includes critical appraisal tools, and the CEBM Levels of Evidence.

This resource is designed to be used by GP surgeries to help signpost patients to local community groups that could support them with healthy living.

The RECORD dietary programme helps to moderately reduce, but not cut out, the amount of carbohydrate in the diet while maintaining a healthy balanced diet. This free RECORD Study recipe booklet includes popular meals, modified to contain a moderate amount of carbohydrate. These recipes can be used by anyone who is looking to maintain their weight, blood glucose levels, and get the balance of different food groups right on their plate.

This video, created by patients and members of the public, offers practical guidance for primary care practices introducing paramedics into their workforce, when explaining their role to patients. It provides insights into effective communication strategies, building trust with patients, and clarifying the paramedic's role within the primary care setting. This resource equips primary care practices with valuable advice to ensure a smooth integration of paramedics into primary care and enhance patient understanding of this professional role in the workforce.