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Independent, cross-party and not-for-profit, as a policy institute Curia turns policy into practice as the UK's first "do tank." Curia hosts 3 research groups including NHS Innovation and Life Sciences, Foreign Policy and Defence, and Industrial Strategy.
@curiauk.bsky.socialNext week, @curiauk.bsky.social & UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation hold their Mental Health Summit in Parliament to discuss the report and the forthcoming government mental health strategy. To find out more about the working group chaired by Steve Gilbert OBE: [email protected]
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@curiauk.bsky.socialThe Fonagy Review challenges claims of blanket overdiagnosis of ADHD and Autism: mental distress among young people has risen substantially, while prevalence appears broadly stable.
It calls for earlier support and more consistent assessments: politicsuk.substack.com/p/fonagy-rev...
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@curiauk.bsky.social“Government doesn’t make AI – businesses, you guys, make AI.”
At #CPC26, Shadow Science, Innovation, and Technology Minister Dr Ben Spencer MP urged businesses to shape Conservative AI policy. Can industry insight translate into a credible plan for growth politicsuk.substack.com/p/businesses...
@curiauk.bsky.socialAs #CPC26 closes, Hattie Clark examines Kemi Badenoch’s The Right Way: a 100-page statement of Conservative principles on economy, energy, government, defence, borders & national identity. Can it offer a convincing direction - and win back voters?
@curiauk.bsky.socialThe call follows their 2026 Parliamentary Obesity Summit and report, From Access to Outcomes. Find out more about their letter and report at @politicsuk.com. 2/2
@curiauk.bsky.socialPolicy institute Curia and trade association for health and life sciences innovators, UKHLSI have written to the Chancellor John Healey urging him to back multi-year funding for integrated obesity care, a joint DHSC-DWP programme & independent evaluation. 1/2
@curiauk.bsky.socialgive staff more time with patients - and why safe adoption must involve frontline teams and protect patient data.
To find out more about the work of @curiauk.bsky.social and UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI), contact [email protected]
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@curiauk.bsky.socialPolicy institute Curia analyses Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, @damianhinds.bsky.social @conservatives.bsky.social Party Conference speech exploring how AI could help the NHS improve care and 1/2
@curiauk.bsky.socialNew report: Access to Outcomes, a report calling for integrated, trauma-informed obesity care measured by long-term health, equity, and economic outcomes.
Help shape the next phase through UKHLSI’s Obesity Working Group: [email protected]
politicsuk.substack.com/p/new-curia-...
@curiauk.bsky.socialAs part of policy institute Curia's work on the NHS Modernisation Bill, they agree connected data must lead to trusted, practical support. 2/2
@curiauk.bsky.socialAt a roundtable organised by @livuninews.bsky.social for @labouruk.bsky.social Conference, Alan Milburn called for joined-up support across health, education, and employment to help young people thrive.
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Read more: politicsuk.substack.com/p/alan-milbu...
@curiauk.bsky.socialfrom social care workforce reform to maternity safety.
A full report on the speech at @labouruk.bsky.social Party Conference has been circulated to Curia and UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI) members, NHS, and public sector leaders: politicsuk.substack.com/p/labour-par...
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@curiauk.bsky.socialHow will Secretary of State for Health & Care, @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social's health and care pledges at #LPC26 improve frontline delivery?
Chair of policy institute, @curiauk.bsky.social, Rt Hon Andrew Stephenson CBE examines the funding, accountability and plans needed - 1/2
@curiauk.bsky.socialAndy Burnham wants a National Care Service in England, free at the point of use. But who will pay - and could the pensions triple lock be affected? Latest analysis looks at what he said, what remains uncertain and the political challenge ahead: politicsuk.substack.com/p/burnham-se...
@curiauk.bsky.social& UK Healthcare & Life Sciences Innovation's (UKHLSI) webinar this lunchtime. Pushing for further devolution of health from the new @andyburnham.bsky.social government. 2/2
@curiauk.bsky.social"An answer to everything that may help to save the NHS".
Strong praise of the Health Bill set out by @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social from former Labour Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and clinician, Dr Nik Johnson at @curiauk.bsky.social 1/2
@curiauk.bsky.socialNew case study: Thalamos’ eMHA platform is helping mental health services digitise Mental Health Act processes, making statutory information easier to share and supporting safer, more coordinated care.
Featured in Curia’s From Insight to Action report: politicsuk.substack.com/p/from-fragm...
@curiauk.bsky.socialsubmitted its views and is keen to work with councils and industry to help turn plans into homes people can afford. 2/2
@curiauk.bsky.socialCouncils will receive £21.8m to build housebuilding capacity and prepare bids for the £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
Policy institute, @curiauk.bsky.social's Housing and Infrastructure Research Group has
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@curiauk.bsky.socialA new £20m funding opportunity could help shape how emerging healthcare technologies are evaluated & adopted in the UK.
UK Healthcare & Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI) has shared a briefing with members. Interested in joining? Email [email protected]
