Navigating the UK Health Policy Landscape: A Tool for Researchers
Welcome to our 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.
Why Use This Tool?
Policy engagement is key to translating research into real-world impact. It encompasses the various ways researchers and policymakers connect, from informal conversations to formal collaborations. By identifying the right stakeholders in the policy ecosystem, you can:
- Increase the visibility and influence of your research
- Contribute to evidence-based policymaking
- Foster partnerships with key decision-makers
- Identify potential funding sources and research opportunities
Exploring the UK Health Policy Ecosystem
Our interactive treemap, based on a comprehensive mapping project by researchers based-within the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, visualises the intricate network of organisations and institutions that shape health policy in the UK.
Key sectors include: Healthcare (NHS and private providers), Government bodies (national and local), Higher Education, voluntary and charity organisations, Tech and Industry, Media, and Professional bodies and think tanks
How to Use the Tool:
- Navigate through the treemap by clicking on different sectors and subsectors.
- Hover over entities to see brief descriptions and their roles in the policy landscape.
You can also download the text versions of these documents (in pdf format) for both the organisations and a list of definitions, to help understand the context and what each of these organisations do.
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New to policy engagement?
To learn more about how this map can enhance your research impact, check out the launch blog post by Cervantée Wild and Maeve Moran. Get started with practical tips and insights on effective policy engagement!