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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.

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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 4h
New 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: enquiries@ukhlsi.co.uk politicsuk.substack.com/p/new-curia-...
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New Curia Report: Building the Case for Integrated Obesity Care
New Integrated Obesity Care report sets out plan to shift obesity treatment to long-term outcomes.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
At 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. 1/2 Read more: politicsuk.substack.com/p/alan-milbu... #LPC26
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Alan Milburn: Britain Must Join Up Health, Work, and Data to Help Young People into Education and Employment
Could better use of public data prevent young people from falling out of education and employment? Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn has called for a fundamental rethink of how government connects
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
How 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
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Labour Party Conference: Yvette Cooper’s Health Ambitions Must Translate into Frontline Delivery
From safer maternity care to stronger support for care workers, Curia assesses Yvette Cooper’s Labour Party Conference announcements, and the questions government must now answer.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Andy 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...
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Burnham Sets out Vision for a National Care Service, but Leaves Funding Unresolved
What would a National Care Service mean for families, and who would pay for it? Andy Burnham has set out his vision, but key questions – including whether the pensions triple lock could change – remai
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"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
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New 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...
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From Fragmentation to Foresight: Digitising the Mental Health Act
How digitising Mental Health Act processes is unlocking safer, more informed care.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Councils 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 1/2 politicsuk.substack.com/p/218m-fundi...
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£21.8m Funding Boost to Help Councils Build More Affordable Homes
How will a £21.8 million funding boost help councils strengthen their housebuilding plans and unlock more affordable homes?
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A 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 enquiries@ukhlsi.co.uk politicsuk.substack.com/p/20m-fundin...
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£20m Funding Opportunity Launched for UK Regulatory Science Centres
A new £20 million programme has been launched to establish four Centres of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation across the UK.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Partner Case Study: Psyomics says more than 200 conversations with an NHS mental health trust may be needed before procurement is seriously considered. 1/2 *Psyomics are members of UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI)
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Redesigning the Mental Health Front Door Through Digital ...
Psyomics is working to transform the mental health front door, and what its experience tells us about turning digital innovation into lasting change across the NHS.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
At their Party Conference, @libdems.org.uk have unveiled a £600m maternity rescue plan as CQC warns of harm in services. Health Spokesperson @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social MP has called for urgent action to end the “national scandal” in maternity care. 1/2 politicsuk.substack.com/p/liberal-de...
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Liberal Democrats Unveil £600m Maternity Rescue Plan Ahead of Women’s Health Summit
Can the Liberal Democrats’ maternity proposals be translated into safer care, stronger services, and better outcomes for women and families?
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🧬Scotland and Massachusetts have launched a new Bio-Bridge linking their life sciences sectors, backed by Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. 1/2 politicsuk.com/news/scottis...
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US Bio-Bridge: UK Government Backs Scottish Life Sciences
The Scotland-Massachusetts US Bio-Bridge aims to give Scottish life sciences businesses new routes into one of the world’s most advanced healthcare, pharmaceutical and investment ecosystems.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
How can the NHS turn AI ambition into better patient care? Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust leaders set out their commitment to patient-led digital transformation, moving beyond short-term pilots to deliver safer, more preventative & connected care. Read more: politicsuk.com/news/essex-p...
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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Leaders...
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust plans to move beyond short-term technology pilots and translate patient-led innovation into safer, more preventative and better-connected care.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
NEW CURIA REPORT: Developed with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, From Insight to Action sets out how the NHS can move beyond short-term AI pilots towards safer, integrated and preventative care, with measurable improvements for patients and staff. politicsuk.com/news/essex-p...
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New Report Sets Out How NHS Can Turn AI Ambition into Mea...
New report shows how the NHS, including Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, can overcome fragmented systems and integrate AI for better care.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
NEW: Manchester’s NHS Innovation Sandbox between @mftnhs.bsky.social & @mhragovuk.bsky.social will test AI-enabled medical devices in real clinical settings. Minister for Health Innovation, James Frith, MHRA CEO Lawrence Tallon, 1/2 politicsuk.com/news/manches...
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Manchester NHS and MHRA Launch Healthcare Innovation Sand...
A new Manchester NHS and MHRA partnership will test AI-enabled medical devices and other emerging technologies in real NHS settings, helping determine which innovations can be adopted safely across th...
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“Power in every postcode” is a clear vision, but what will it mean for health, care, and life sciences? Burnham’s first Commons statement offered welcome signals on social care, and mental health, but little detail on NHS reform, prevention, or innovation. politicsuk.com/news/burnham...
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Government is putting £100m behind a new Sovereign AI procurement scheme to help UK AI firms test and scale technology inside public services, including the NHS, defence, and cyber security. 1/2 Find out more and get involved here: politicsuk.com/news/100m-so...
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£100m Sovereign AI Competition Targets Public Sector Prod...
UK AI companies will be invited to develop technology aimed at improving public sector productivity and patient care as part of a new £100 million Government sovereign AI competition.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
What does it take to build a trauma responsive public service system? Policy institute Curia's latest case study examines how West Yorkshire is embedding lived experience, leadership and 1/2 Read more: politicsuk.com/news/case-st... (Password emailed to members, NHS, and public sector leaders)
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A major step for AI in NHS care. World-first at @uclh.bsky.social: Rhys Hibbert has become the first patient to undergo brain tumour surgery with live AI assistance, helping surgeons identify critical nerves and blood vessels in real time while they remained in full clinical control. 1/2
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World-first AI-assisted Brain Surgery Puts NHS Digital Ad...
A world-first AI-assisted brain surgery at UCLH shows what is already possible, but the bigger challenge for the NHS is how to turn breakthrough innovation into safe, trusted care at scale.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New Opinion: Athena Lamnisos, Chief Executive of the Eve Appeal, writes for @politicsuk.com on why at-home HPV testing could bring cervical cancer elimination within reach – and why equitable access must remain at the heart of progress. 1/2 Read more: politicsuk.com/news/at-home...
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At-home HPV Testing Could Bring Cervical Cancer Eliminati...
At-home HPV Testing could help overcome barriers to cervical cancer screening, but equitable access is vital to reach the 2040 goal.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The UK and Ukraine have launched a landmark defence AI partnership, giving British researchers and tech companies access to Ukraine’s Avengers AI Labs. @andyburnham.bsky.social, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, and Kanishka Narayan have all highlighted the potential to 1/3
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UK and Ukraine Launch Landmark Defence AI Partnership Wit...
The UK and Ukraine have launched a landmark partnership in defence AI, combining UK technology with Ukraine's battlefield experience and data.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The Government is right to give mayors stronger powers to unblock major development - but call-in must come with build-out says the CEO of policy institute, Curia. 1/2 To find out more and get involved: politicsuk.com/news/opinion...
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Call-in Must Come With Build-out: Government Must Make Ma...
As the Government moves to expand mayoral planning powers, Curia is calling for the next phase of planning reform to ensure that greater authority to approve development comes with greater responsibil...
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
⚡A new £28m Government challenge will back clean-energy storage for 100+ hours. 1/2 Find out what Minister Shanks recently told @politicsuk.com and find out how the Clean Energy Research Group at Curia is helping businesses in the UK: politicsuk.com/news/curia-g...
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Government Launches £28m Challenge to Turn Clean Energy S...
A new £28m clean energy Government challenge will back technologies capable of storing renewable electricity for 100+ hours. Curia has previously helped successful green hydrogen projects build the ec...
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New case study: How can trauma-informed practice move from individual services to system-wide change? Curia’s latest case study explores how North East and North Cumbria is developing a shared regional framework. With growing interest in UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI) 1/2
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Government planning reform reflects calls by policy institute Curia's Housing and Infrastructure Research Group. The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) set out by Housing and Planning Minister, @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social backs clearer 1/2 politicsuk.com/news/curia-n...
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National Planning Policy Framework: Curia Welcomes Govern...
Curia has spent years calling for a clearer, more predictable national planning policy framework – now Government reform is moving in that direction, and the next battle is how mayors use devolution t...
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
How can trauma informed practice move from individual services to system-wide reform? New UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI) case study with policy institute Curia explores Greater Manchester’s approach with @mftnhs.bsky.social, @mancitycouncil.bsky.social - 1/2
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The Government's planning reforms outlined by Angela Rayner & @heidialexander.bsky.social introduce a “default yes” for homes around well-connected train stations. But as Kemi Badenoch told @politicsuk.com: “It’s very easy for local councillors to say no. It helps them win elections 1/2
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Badenoch Faces Tory NIMBY Test as Government Makes Buildi...
The Government’s station-building revolution has created an immediate political test for Kemi Badenoch and Conservative councils opposed to development.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Newborn intensive care admissions from RSV have fallen by around 50% following the first full year of the maternal vaccination programme, according to @ukhsa.bsky.social figures. But with uptake still at 61.7%, thousands of babies remain unprotected. 1/2
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RSV Vaccine Programme Halves Newborn Intensive Care Admis...
RSV vaccination is already keeping newborn babies out of intensive care – but with thousands still unprotected, could targeted local interventions help close the remaining gap?
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🌡️As the UK gets hotter and its population gets older, what does that mean for the NHS and wider public services? New insights from the UK Government Actuary's Department, highlight the growing links between climate change, mortality, ageing, and health system resilience. 1/2
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Climate Change Is Becoming a Health and Ageing Challenge ...
As the UK population ages and extreme heat becomes more frequent, new Government Actuary’s Department work is examining how climate change could affect mortality, NHS demand and public services. Resea...
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🚨 UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI) Members’ Insight: What does G-Cloud 15 mean for UK health and life sciences innovators? 1/2 Read here: politicsuk.com/news/g-cloud... (Members have been emailed the password) To find out more about UKHLSI, please contact enquiries@ukhlsi.co.uk.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
How can trauma-informed practice become genuine system-wide change? Curia's latest member case study explores how Humber & North Yorkshire @humbervpp.bsky.social is embedding trauma-responsive practice across services for children and young people. 1/2 politicsuk.com/news/case-st...
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The @libdems.org.uk have warned @andyburnham.bsky.social against a “bonfire of patient safety” as scrutiny grows over @healthwatchengland.bsky.social, HSSIB, & NHS whistleblower protections. Health Spokesperson @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social said: “Andy Burnham must urgently fix the Health Bill 1/2
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Health Bill Faces Scrutiny Amid Lib Dems’ Warnings
Why are the Liberal Democrats warning of a “bonfire of patient safety” – and how UKHLSI and Curia are examining what the NHS Health Bill could mean in practice.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Prime Minister, @andyburnham.bsky.social, & Health and Care Secretary, @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social has announced £343m for 100 new Community Mental Health Centres and 59 Mental Health Emergency Departments. 1/2 politicsuk.com/news/communi...
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Community Mental Health Services Expansion Announced
Plans for 100 community mental health services and 59 dedicated mental health emergency departments aim to provide earlier support, reduce pressure on A&E and move care closer to home.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A new plan for the responsible adoption of AI across the NHS has been set out by @nicecomms.bsky.social, including closer working with the @mhragovuk.bsky.social, new evidence standards and a target to halve guidance production time by 2030. Read more: politicsuk.com/news/nice-ai...
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NICE Sets Out Evidence-led Plan to Support Safe and Scala...
NICE will develop new standards for AI-generated evidence, evaluate AI-enabled health technologies and use artificial intelligence to improve the speed and efficiency of its own guidance production.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
New Innovation Passports for liver cancer and dementia treatments bring together the @mhragovuk.bsky.social, @nicecomms.bsky.social, @nhsengland.bsky.social, Scottish Medicines Consortium & All Wales Therapeutics & Toxicology Centre to support 1/2 politicsuk.com/news/uk-inno...
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Innovation Passports for Liver Cancer and Dementia Treatm...
Two investigational medicines targeting conditions with limited treatment options have entered the UK’s Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway, as innovation passports applications open for the progr...
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🖥️ Britain backs the chips powering AI: Sovereign AI has invested in OLIX’s nine-figure raise. AI Minister, Kanishka Narayan says chip-building creates leverage; @ukaiofficial.bsky.social's Tim Flagg calls 1/2 Read more about the announcement here: politicsuk.com/news/uk-ai-c...
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Government Backs British AI Chip Unicorn OLIX Through Sov...
Investment in the London-based technology company, OLIX forms part of a nine-figure fundraise aimed at strengthening the UK's domestic AI infrastructure
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Could devolution reshape growth, public services, & health innovation? @andyburnham.bsky.social says it will “bring power home”, John Healey backs local decision-making, & Angela Rayner vows to “rewire this country”. However, with little detail - delivery is key: politicsuk.com/news/burnham...
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Burnham Hands Mayors Income Tax Share in ‘Biggest Transfe...
English mayors will keep more of the tax generated by local growth as the Prime Minister moves money and economic decision-making out of Westminster.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
£1.65m of NIHR funding will back 17 quantum health projects, from cancer imaging and home monitoring to predicting critical events in intensive care. NIHR Scientific Director, Prof Mike Lewis, Baroness Gillian Merron, @ukaiofficial.bsky.social, and 1/2 politicsuk.com/news/uk-quan...
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£1.65m Quantum Health Investment Backs 17 Projects Aimed ...
New NIHR funding will support early-stage quantum health technologies designed to improve cancer imaging, enable home monitoring and help clinicians predict life-threatening events.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
New Member Only Briefing: Prime Minister, @andyburnham.bsky.social has put social care reform at the centre of the Government’s health agenda. 1/2 Read the full Curia analysis, commissioned by UKHLSI: politicsuk.com/news/member-... (Password emailed to members)
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
New Exclusive Curia and UKHLSI Member Insight: For the first time in a decade, one minister bridges business and health. Could @chrismcdonaldmp.bsky.social's appointment reboot the UK’s life sciences industrial strategy and close the gap between innovation and NHS adoption? 1/2
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Type 2 diabetes is rising rapidly among women in their twenties. UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI) is calling for earlier intervention, stronger follow-up after gestational diabetes, |&joined-up obesity, women’s health, and metabolic care: politicsuk.com/news/type-2-...
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Rise in Type 2 Diabetes Among Young Women Exposes Gaps in...
New evidence of increasing diagnoses of Type 2 Diabetes among women in their 20s reinforces Curia’s calls for earlier intervention, integrated obesity care, and stronger follow-up after gestational di...
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Who is @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social, and what does her appointment as Health Secretary mean for the NHS? Members can read more here: politicsuk.com/news/who-is-... (Password emailed to members) 1/2
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
💬 New Opinion: What @andyburnham.bsky.social's First Speech Means for Health and Care UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI) Joanne Bekis explores what the new PM’s focus on prevention and devolution could mean for health reform, 1/2 politicsuk.com/news/opinion...
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What Andy Burnham’s First Speech Means for Health and Car...
What does Andy Burnham’s promise of a more preventative, devolved and people-centred state mean for the future of health and care? Read our analysis.
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
What have we learnt about @andyburnham.bsky.social's government before he enters Downing Street? Curia's latest Weekend Paper Review examines the emerging agenda: - Cost-of-living support first - Cabinet-level AI Minister - Stronger No.10 + "Number 10 North" 1/3
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🚨 A 10-year UK study of 3,477 men found focal therapy delivered strong prostate cancer control with a five-fold lower risk of serious side effects. UKHLSI has commissioned Curia, with Siemens Healthineers and Varian, to support wider NHS adoption. politicsuk.com/news/focal-t...
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10-Year Study Finds Focal Therapy Controls Prostate Cance...
Researchers from Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust followed 3,477 men who received focal therapy at 14 UK hospitals between
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Curia is delighted to welcome former Director of Communications at the Department of Health when Andy Burnham was Secretary of State, Sian Jarvis CB to Curia’s Health, Care, and Life Sciences Research Group. 1/2 politicsuk.com/news/exclusi...
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Exclusive: Inside Andy Burnham's Leadership Style - Polit...
Why did Andy Burnham's former Director of Communications at the Department of Health believe he would one day become Prime Minister?
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Schools could save £220m through the Government’s solar expansion. Education Secretary, @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social, & Energy Secretary @edmilibandmp.bsky.social welcomed the announcement. Energy Minister, @michaelshanksmp.co.uk joined Education Select Committee Chair, @helenhayes.bsky.social, 1/2
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Government School Solar Expansion Answers Years of Calls ...
Schools across England could save £220 million through the Government’s expanded solar programme, releasing money for education while turning school buildings into practical examples of the transition...
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
As @andyburnham.bsky.social becomes Prime Minister, UKHLSI and Curia’s Burnham Briefing examines what his leadership could mean for health, care, & public service reform - and launches their autumn work on the NHS Modernisation Bill. Read more: politicsuk.com/news/curia-a...
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
NEW: Leaders from the NHS, public health, industry and community organisations have called for a coordinated, whole-person approach to obesity care following Curia’s second annual House of Lords summit. UKHLSI also launches new Obesity Working Group with We Are ATR: politicsuk.com/news/curia-p...
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Every movement counts – but every person must count too. The refreshed UK Chief Medical Officers’ guidance strengthens the case for prevention, whole-person care and equitable access to physical activity. Read more: politicsuk.com/news/new-uk-...
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Curia UK @curiauk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Likely Prime Minister, @andyburnham.bsky.social argues Britain’s security abroad depends on resilience at home, linking defence investment with sovereign capability, industrial renewal and stronger alliances. Read Chamber UK’s analysis: lnkd.in/ekQPuxFn Curia’s Quantum roundtable: lnkd.in/ez_iMuzT
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