Reference Materials

The new Health Impact Assessment (Wales) Regulations: A framework for advancing health equity in Wales

Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is an approach that brings together a combination of procedures, methods and tools to evaluate how a proposed decision, initiative, policy, programme, or project may affect the health of a population.   In Wales, […]

Published on: 24th February 2026

Reference type: Framework

Using behavioural science to tackle health inequalities

This spotlight feature blog explores the critical challenge of designing health interventions. It introduces key behavioural science concepts and showcases how the BSU is supporting the application of them, along […]

Authors: Ashley Gould

Published on: 3rd November 2025

Reference type: Case study

Applications of artificial intelligence and the challenges in health technology assessment: A scoping review and framework with a focus on economic dimensions

This study examined the benefits and challenges of AI integration into HTA, with a focus on economic dimensions.

Published on: 29th October 2025

Reference type: Article

Lorenz curves of urban and rural health care expenditure in Colombia: Analysis of a cohort of 4.6 million patients

The study suggests that current risk-adjustment models have opportunities for improvement, emphasizing the need for better health premium definitions and stronger health policies.

Published on: 29th October 2025

Reference type: Article

CHE’S health inequality methods used in NICE technology evaluation

NICE has started using health inequality methods developed by CHE to inform NHS funding recommendations about new technologies.

Published on: 29th October 2025

Reference type: Journal

Health system strengthening interventions to improve the health of displaced and migrant populations in the context of climate change

The publication examines how health systems are responding to the health needs of migrant and displaced populations in the context of climate change.

Published on: 29th October 2025

Reference type: Journal

From loneliness to social connection: Charting a path to healthier societies

This report outlines practical, scalable solutions to strengthen social connection.

Published on: 29th October 2025

Reference type: Article

The impact of policy interventions designed to reduce poverty in Wales

This report outlines the findings of their modelling work looking at the impact of six policy interventions designed to reduce poverty in Wales.

Published on: 28th October 2025

Reference type: Article

Tackling poverty by improving access to childcare

The Bevan Foundation has outlined the changes that should be made to the childcare system so that it tackles poverty.

Published on: 28th October 2025

Reference type: Article

Building fairer towns, cities and regions: Insights from Marmot Places

This report highlights the innovative and collaborative work of councils and their partners, who have embraced the Marmot principles and turned them into meaningful action.

Published on: 28th October 2025

Reference type: Article