Policy briefings

Our policy briefings are much shorter than our reports and primarily aimed at policy-makers or those with an interest in the topic that would like a quick, but concise overview.

We have published briefing notes on the following topics:

• The search for a treatment for ageing
• Whole genome sequencing of babies
• Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and research
• Patient access to experimental treatments
• Disagreements in the care of critically ill children
• Medical implants
• Meat alternatives
• Ethical considerations in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
  
• Fair and equitable access to COVID-19 treatments and vaccines
  
• COVID-19 antibody testing and 'immunity certification'
  
• Egg freezing in the UK
• Ten questions on the next phase of the UK's COVID-19 response
  
• Vaccine access and uptake