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Who are we?
Oxford Health Policy Forum (OHPF) develops scientifically robust, evidence-based policy reports and follow-on initiatives. Our aim is to drive change in health policy, address the complex issues faced in our healthcare systems and ultimately benefit individuals living with life-changing diseases.
The need for continuous policy review
Every year, scientific advances lead to innovations with the potential to transform the lives of patients with life-threatening or debilitating diseases. Gene therapies, vaccines, drugs, devices, apps, nanotechnology and diagnostic tools are all making the seemingly impossible possible.
Adoption of new technologies is increasingly dependent on the broader context in which they will be used. New technologies and their champions must undertake a long journey from evidence to guidelines to adoption; all under considerable budgetary constraints, which can vary in different healthcare systems.
How do we do it?
As a first step, OHPF brings together key experts and stakeholders who recognise the need for policy change.
The alliance develops scientifically robust policy recommendations, treatment guidelines and best practice assessments, tailored to various audiences.
An actionable campaign is developed with our strategic partners to disseminate the policy recommendations to advocate change and influence policy agendas at the appropriate level.
Follow-up activities and campaigns, including a strong online presence, help to ensure maximum uptake of recommendations for change.
Find out more
If you are interested in working with us to help to improve public health, please get in touch.
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A survey on reimagining medical education that medical students and newly-qualified doctors are asked to answer. cc @THECFOM https://twitter.com/Richard56/status/1599347670853701633
It's #WorldAidsDay and #OHPF is excited about the prospect of working on an HIV initiative to drive change in #research and #healthpolicy to achieve the best possible outcomes for people from Black and African communities living with HIV in the UK.
November marks Men’s Health Awareness Month. This #OHPF article spotlights loneliness in men and its links to future #brainhealth, including recommendations in line with our @TBHG initiative.
Promoting brain health: a spotlight on loneliness in men - Oxford Health Policy Forum
November marks Men’s Health Awareness Month, highlighting men’s health issues, from cancers affecting men to mental health. Having a good ...
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We are pleased to see continued developments in the search for disease-modifying therapies for people with #AD https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1597865813645705218
Alzheimer's drug lecanemab hailed as momentous breakthrough https://bbc.in/3Vl3NIP
Did you know that #MS is the leading cause of non-traumatic disability among young and middle-aged adults?
During this #UKDisabilityHistoryMonth, join us in calling for changes in the management of MS to maximize lifelong brain health.
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