Health Economics at Lancaster (HEAL)

An introduction to HEAL

Professor Bruce Hollingsworth, Director of Health Economics at Lancaster (HEAL), talks about research and opportunities for learning at Lancaster University.

About HEAL

Health Economics at Lancaster (HEAL) is a research group based in the Faculty of Health and Medicine with strong collaborative links with the Department of Economics. Our research produces evidence to support health policy making to improve population health and wellbeing. Our innovative educational programmes equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in the field of health economics.

HEAL Members
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Welcome from the Director of HEAL

“We deliver insights and innovative approaches to help policy-makers make informed decisions about the allocation of finite resources. Health economics goes beyond assessing the value of new treatments, services, or policies; it also explores the wider implications for patients and communities. This includes examining the trade-offs when resources are directed to one area over another and analysing how the costs and benefits of healthcare are shared across different groups within society.”

Professor Bruce Hollingsworth

Study with Us

MSc in Health Economics and Policy

The MSc in Health Economics and Policy meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of health economics theory, research and practice, whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities.

MSc in Health Economics and Policy

PhD in Health Economics and Policy

The PhD in Health Economics and Policy meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into health economics theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities.

PhD in Health Economics and Policy

Traditional PhD (by research and thesis) in Health Research

We offer supervision of research students in many areas of health-related social science. We particularly welcome applications from students wishing to pursue research in the areas of health economics. We are especially interested in supporting applications for those applying for externally funded fellowships.

Health Research Traditional Route PhD

HEAL Publications

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Projects undertaken by HEAL members and associates

Current and Previous Projects

PDF: Statistical Methods for Cost-Effectiveness Analyses (Eloise Cook)
01/10/2024 → 30/09/2026
Research

SPHR Area for Research Innovation (AfRI) Rational approaches to ICS allocative decision making for population health, in times of constraint– intent to fund
01/09/2024 → 31/03/2027
Research

Dementia Network Plus - Working with Dementia
01/04/2024 → 31/03/2029
Research

Evaluating the Implementation of a Mental Health Joint Response Car with Young People and Families
01/03/2024 → 28/02/2027
Research

Technologically enabled medication devices and medicine adherence (TEMDMA)
01/03/2024 → 31/05/2026
Research

Health impact, process and economic evaluation of selective licensing schemes for private rented housing in England
01/12/2023 → 31/01/2026
Research

Statistical Methods for Cost-Effectiveness Analyses (Oliver Chi)
01/10/2023 → 30/09/2025
Research

NIHR SPHR Children, young people & families programme - 'Poverty-Proofing' maternity care; a qualitative and survey study to improve access to care and pregnancy outcomes (SPHR CYP WP2.1 PVP)
01/09/2023 → 30/06/2025
Research

NIHR SPHR Children, young people & families programme - Exploring food insecurity in pregnancy in the UK to inform future Public Health intervention needs (SPHR CYP WP2.2 FIP)
01/09/2023 → 31/10/2025
Research

Gender Space Learning Partnership
07/08/2023 → 30/05/2025
Consultancy

Horizon Europe : PREVENTABLE: Cancer prevention vs cancer treatment: The rare tumour risk syndromes battle
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2025
Research

DSI: Blackpool Health Determinants Research Collaboration
01/10/2022 → 30/09/2027
Research

Evaluation of the health impacts of Universal Credit: a mixed methods study
25/04/2022 → 31/08/2025
Research

NIHR School for Public Health Research - The Liverpool and Lancaster Universities Collaboration for Public Health Research (LiLaC) (SPHR3)
01/04/2022 → 31/03/2027
Research

PHIRST @ LiLaC (Liverpool & Lancaster Universities Collaboration for Public Health Research)
01/03/2022 → 28/02/2027
Research

Experiences of and outcomes for Blackpool adults enrolled in the ADDER programme who are treated with buprenorphine prolonged-release injection (Buvidal) opioid substitution therapy
01/01/2022 → 31/01/2025
Research

Mobile Health Biometrics to Enhance Exercise and Physical Activity Adherence in T2D
01/04/2020 → 31/03/2023
Research

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast
01/10/2019 → 31/03/2026
Research

Manchester Macmillan Supportive and Palliative Care Programme
29/05/2019 → 30/06/2021
Research

Identifying and evaluating mental health early intervention services and self-care support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people: A multiple methods study
01/01/2019 → 31/01/2023
Research

An online randomised controlled trial to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of a peer supported self-management intervention for relatives of people with psychosis or bipolar disorder: Relatives Education And Coping Toolkit (REACT)
01/10/2015 → 31/12/2018
Research

Dropping out of health treatments and education: evidence from young pupils
28/02/2014 → 01/03/2015
Research

NIHR Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care North West Coast (CLAHRC NWC)
01/04/2013 → …
Research

The dynamics of addiction, health risks and smoking: a life-cycle approach
01/02/2013 → 01/02/2014
Research

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Associated Staff

Marco Alfano

Guiseppe Migali

Maria Navarro Paniagua

Catherine Porter

Roger Prudon

Saurabh Singhal

Ian Walker

Huasheng Xiang


Honorary Staff

Vincent O Sullivan

Eugenio Zucchelli



Research Students

Rubab Ahmed

Chiara Costi

Mustafa Ozer

Cansu Oymak

HEAL membership also includes over 70 Blended Learning PhD and Master's students.

PhD Alumni

HEAL News

From left: Mark Spencer, Ailsa Brotherton and Vishnu Chandrabalan

You are invited to three inaugural lectures in the Faculty of Health and Medicine

The Faculty of Health and Medicine is hosting inaugural lectures by three Honorary Clinical Chairs.
Participants were more likely to start and maintain purposeful exercise at if they had the support of wearable technology

Smartwatches may help control diabetes through exercise

Wearable mobile health technology could help people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) to stick to exercise regimes that help them to keep the condition under control, a new study reveals.
The research, conducted across 15 hospitals, enrolled nearly 2,000 children aged between 72 hours and 18 years with suspected bacterial infections

PCT blood test does not lower antibiotic treatment duration for hospitalised children

A groundbreaking UK study including Lancaster University has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals. 
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How limiting new fast-food outlets may reduce childhood obesity

Planning policies to restrict the number of new fast-food outlets leads to fewer overweight and obese children according to research led by Lancaster University.
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£850,000 project to improve public health funding at a local level

Lancaster University has been awarded £850,000 by the National Institute for Health Research’s School for Public Health Research (SPHR).
Professor Bruce Hollingsworth

A$2.8 million Australian project to improve health workforce planning

Professor Bruce Hollingsworth, Director of Health Economics at in the Division of Health Research at Lancaster University, is Chief Investigator on a new A$2.8 million grant awarded by the Australian Government. 

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Contact Us

Bruce Hollingsworth
Director

Email: b.hollingsworth@lancaster.ac.uk

Tom Mason
Admissions Tutor

Email: t.mason5@lancaster.ac.uk

Céu Mateus
Engagement Lead

Email: c.mateus@lancaster.ac.uk