Blogs on health, research and evidence use

Lesley Wye shares insights from studying commissioners' use of research and explains how researchers can help bridge the gap between science and policy.

Rachel Anthwal, Delivery Director at Bristol CCG, discusses using research evidence in commissioning decisions and the challenges of doing so.

John Miles shares his experience of supporting stroke survivors to navigate services, communicate and get back to work.

Patient Participation Group Chair Janet Norris writes about how her group uses data from the GP Patient Survey to improve their practice.

Statistician Gary Abel discusses the credibility and robustness of data produced by the GP patient survey.

In the EPIC programme, GP patient survey data is combined with other data to identify and measure changes that would contribute the most.