Medical science underpins better health, economic growth, and the wellbeing of society — but its full value is not always recognised in decision making.
We work to make medical science understood, valued, and embedded in policy and strategy. By bridging divides and building understanding between decision makers across government, healthcare, and the wider health ecosystem, we strive to ensure that evidence and scientific insight shape policy choices, and that the long-term benefits of investment in science are fully recognised.
A central part of this is strengthening the foundations that enable medical science to thrive.
Our focuses
Our focuses in this area include:
- strengthening the medical science workforce
- supporting diverse and flexible career pathways
- building skills for emerging areas such as digital health and AI
- reviewing whether the value framework for health interventions is fit for the future
- improving research infrastructure and data systems.
Through this work, we help ensure medical science is recognised as a national asset that shapes decisions, informs priorities, and supports better health and a more prosperous future.