Curia
Curia is the UK’s first “do tank”, helping organisations to make change happen. Through innovative research, expert data analytics and leading insight from an operational and decision-maker level, Curia sits between the think tank and the consultancy worlds.
Through commissions, Curia provides recommendations on “how” change can become a reality. Governmental bodies from around the world work with Curia to help them transform recommendations into fully functional implementation plans. Using their cross-sector experience, Curia utilises expertise and intelligence that they have drawn from our parent broadcasting company, Chamber UK, to provide a unique insight.
Demonstrating measurable change and appraising the progress to make change happen, is critical to Curia’s work.
NHS Innovation and Life Sciences Commission
Our commission to study how the UK will become a "life sciences superpower" and what this could mean for health and economic outcomes and how improvements can be used to reduce inequalities across regions and communities.
LGBT+ Commission
Our commission exploring the issues that LGBT+ face in the UK today.
Levelling Up Commission
Our commission on the Levelling Up agenda.
Dyslexia Commission
Our commission for the implementation of policy for people with dyslexia across government.
Curia Posts
LGBT+ Commission: 2022 Interim Findings Report Launched
The interim findings of the LGBT+ Commission have today been launched
Rail strike: the government unveils controversial legislation
Today, the government unveils plans to change the law to allow businesses to supply agency workers in a bid to bridge staffing gaps during strike action. Ministers say the proposal, which requires parliamentary approval, would reduce disruption from strikes and provide companies with “the freedom to fill vital roles so that peoples’ daily lives remain uninterrupted.”
50 years of pride: optimism ahead?
Chief Executive of youth LGBT+ charity, Just Like Us writes about how all LGBT+ people can take pride in ourselves for future generations to benefit from.
Ministers Criticised for Lack of Transparency over Levelling Up Fund, “Gambling” £1.7 billion
The Public Accounts Committee has accused the Government of “gambling” with Levelling Up funds
Innovative Medicines Fund: Patients get earlier access to cutting-edge treatments on NHS
NHS launches £340 million Innovative Medicines Fund, giving potentially life-saving and cutting-edge treatments to patients in England.
Regional shortages of GPs: is it time to address health inequalities?
New data shows clear disparities in access to GP services between regions across the UK. With the crisis of the NHS backlog and the shortage
Investment in gigabit broadband in rural areas to deliver £615 million, according to new study
Curia has released a report showing the environmental, social and economic benefits of improved broadband in rural areas
Non-Binary Recognition Debate Strikes Depressingly Binary Tone
Parliament yesterday began its debate on whether to make non-binary a legally recognised gender identity in the UK. The debate comes after more than 140,000
G7 health ministers pact: a step forward for future health crises?
Health ministers from the G7 countries have agreed a ‘pandemic pact’ to prevent further global health crises following the coronavirus pandemic. Will the landmark agreement ensure the world is prepared for the future?
NHS patients missing out on innovative medicines
New data shows that 1.2 million additional NHS patients are currently eligible for vital medicines but are missing out. The need for maximum innovation in the health and life sciences sector grows.
30,000 people face delay to dementia care
A new 10-year plan to tackle dementia and boost funding into research to better understand neurodegenerative diseases has been announced by government,.
The Schools White Paper and SEND Review: A Briefing
For the Dyslexia Commission, Director for Social Mobility and Vulnerable Learners at the Education Policy Institute, Jo Hutchinson,looks at areas of concern within the Schools White Paper and the SEND review Green Paper.
The ‘Beautiful Game’: LGBT+ inclusion in modern football
On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia Britain’s only openly LGBT+ professional footballer has came out as gay.
Dyslexia and Teacher Training: Improving the Culture for Pupils
The second inquiry session of the Dyslexia Commission focused on reform to teacher training for better provision for children with dyslexia
Disparity in Dyslexia Service Provision: Reducing Inequalities
Chaired by former Health and Social Care Secretary, Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, the findings of the first Dyslexia Commission inquiry session will be published
AMR Threat: will antibiotic resistance send us back to the medical dark ages?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat to public health which fails to receive the attention warranted for the danger posed in coming years. As the Government seeks to push UK life sciences to world-leading status, we examine what action plan is in place and what can be done.
One in six children probably have mental health problems – NHS
The NHS is a year ahead of schedule in rolling out mental health teams in schools and colleges across the country. Using innovative methods such
Levelling Up White Paper Review
As Local Council election results come in, former Secretary of State and Councillor, Sir Robert Buckland sets out his analysis of the Government’s White Paper ahead of his first meeting of Curia’s Levelling Up Commission.
The Elephant in the Room: Lexism and Dyslexia Debate
Researcher Development Fellow at Edge Hill University, Dr Craig Collinson, explores lexism and the barriers faced by Dyslexics.
An active future: 4Global and NHS Horizons’ new report on physical activity and health outcomes
4Global and NHS Horizons have published a new report on physical activity and innovation. With severe government cuts to obesity services and norms of physical inactivity following Covid-19, can these approaches go far enough to fix the national health crisis?