Healthcare technologies
Technologies could transform and improve the way healthcare is delivered. What are the main concerns and challenges that policy makers should focus on?
Healthy ageing and care for older populations
The UK has an ageing population increasingly living with multiple health conditions. Research shows there may be challenges to supporting healthy ageing and improving quality of life for older populations, as current health and social care services are under increasing pressures.
Challenges facing disadvantaged and deprived communities
What are the challenges facing deprived communities in the UK, and what opportunities are there for addressing these?
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Horizon scanning
Inequalities in diets
Healthy diets would improve population-wide health and reduce wider health inequalities but are unaffordable for the poorest 20% of the population.
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Future research
Approved work: Psychedelic drugs and mental health
This POSTbrief will outline the regulatory and legal landscape for research using psychedelic drugs to treat a wide range of mental health disorders.
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POSTnote
Housing insecurity in the private rented sector in England: policy implications
This POSTnote outlines policy considerations for addressing housing insecurity, including evidence-based analysis of issues related to the Renters’ Rights Bill.
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POSTnote
Housing insecurity in the private rented sector in England: drivers and impacts
This POSTnote outlines the extent and nature of housing insecurity in the private rented sector, and outlines risk factors and impacts on tenants and landlords.
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Future research
Approved work: Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health
This POSTnote will outline the challenges and opportunities for the use of artificial intelligence and mental health
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POSTbrief
What is the metaverse and what impacts will it have for society?
The metaverse is the next stage of the changing internet. It may have positive impacts for society, but may also expose users to new risks.
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POSTbrief
Health impacts of ultra-processed foods
This POSTbrief examines and summarises the academic evidence on the impacts of UPFs on human health.
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POSTnote
Mental Health Act reform – impacts on autistic people and people with a learning disability
A POSTnote summarising proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act 1983, including research evidence and stakeholder views on the impacts on autistic people and people with a learning disability.
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POSTnote
Public health impacts of heat
This POSTnote summarises the effects of heat on public health. It describes risk factors that make some people more likely to experience health impacts, outlines current policies and stakeholder perspectives.
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Rapid response
Psychedelic-assisted therapy in the treatment of addiction
Researchers are exploring the role of psychedelic drugs as a treatment for addictions. How are addiction disorders currently treated and what does the latest research on psychedelic drugs show?
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Future research
Approved Work: Personalised medicines for Sickle Cell and Thalassemia
This POSTnote will outline the health burden of blood diseases, beta-thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia. It will explain key concepts of emerging treatment and examine perspectives regarding patient awareness and access to innovative medicines such as cell and gene therapy.
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POSTnote
Social and psychological implications of fraud
This POSTnote outlines the social and psychological factors affecting risk and impact of fraud against individuals, and policy implications for victim support and prevention.
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