Health Policy at UCL
From dementia research to cancer care, UCL’s research is making a difference to patients’ lives and health policy in the UK.
As a world-leading research university with expertise across the range of life and medical sciences, UCL works with policymakers in government and the NHS to use research insight to improve health outcomes. Our researchers are pioneering new treatments and working together with partners including policymakers, healthcare professionals and charities to find new ways to improve patient care and help people live healthier lives.
Find out more about how our researchers are informing health policy and organisation through world-leading research.
NIHR Policy Research Units
UCL hosts five Policy Research Units funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), which bring together multidisciplinary teams of experts to address complex social challenges and support the development of evidence-based policy both nationally and locally.
Find out more about some of the key areas we work in
Research highlights
Where research transforms lives
In March 2020, as the world went into lockdown, the UCL-Ventura team designed a simple, cost-effective and reusable breathing aid for COVID-19 patients, which went on to save lives globally.> Listen now
The Jennings vs Alzheimers
A very special family enabled a groundbreaking discovery that has changed the course of history for Alzheimer’s disease.> Learn more
Engage with us
We have the academic expertise to support the development of robust, evidence-based health policy, and our expert knowledge brokers can support you in engaging with researchers at every level.
Find out more about the services we offer for policy professionals, business and enterprise, the media and more.
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