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Yesterday’s budget promised to deliver more spending on public services through cash injection and borrowing. Obviously, this is quite a gamble - hoping that a front-loaded injection of money will be enough to improve public services going forward. A lot depends on how the government spends this money. Especially in light of some of their high profile campaign promises - such as how to provide a high quality early years places as expansion is rolled out to offer more places to younger children over the next two years. What does our research tell us about how the government might do this successfully? ⭐️ Ensure that the campaign pledge to use empty school classrooms to help deliver the offer of increased early years spaces is in areas that need spaces the most ⭐️ Foster collaborative working across schools, PVIs, and childminders to ensure the best offer for families and providers ⭐️ Support the early years workforce to be seen as a more than ‘just’ childminders. #AutumnBudget #EarlyYears

When it comes to C.difficile infections, “faecal microbiota transplantation is highly effective, with an 80-90% cure rate after 1-2 infusions,” says Dr. Tariq Iqbal, gastroenterologist and professor at the University of Birmingham. But challenges in the UK include cost, finding donors and licensed facilities to help ensure quality control. Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/e9q7eSA7 #gastroenterology

Synthetic opioids are a global threat. What can the world learn about response? Listen to RAND Europe’s expert Elle Wadsworth talking to The Brookings Institution’s Vanda Felbab-Brown about her upcoming Lisbon Addictions session 👇

Drones have become essential for both sides in the Ukraine war, and Russia has set high ambitions for producing unmanned aerial vehicles. But is this realistic or just more propaganda? For The Kyiv Independent RAND Europe's James Black John K. and Rebecca Lucas weigh in on the logistics and systemic shortfalls that keep these targets out of reach for the Kremlin. https://lnkd.in/guf5h57s

Centralised stool banks are important to treating recurrent C.difficile infections with faecal microbiota transplants (FMT). Unfortunately, there is a lack of them in countries like Italy and the UK. We explored this, and other, issues in delivering FMT for C.difficile in different country contexts. Find out more: Italy: https://lnkd.in/ebHjPVTb UK: https://lnkd.in/e8Cxmps9 #gastroenterology

As the UK government looks to improve its health service, what role can wearable tech play in advancing patient care? Below, Saoirse Moriarty lays out the issues.

#China must recognize NATO’s capability and its will to counter potential #hybridthreats in #space, argue Conlan Ellis, Theodora Vassilika Ogden, and James Black from RAND Europe. The latest Hybrid CoE Paper explores: ➡️ The role of space in China’s doctrine  ➡️ Trends in China’s space capabilities  ➡️ Military-civil fusion and its effect in space  ➡️ The implications for the EU and NATO Read the full publication here 👇

C.difficile can be a difficult infection to treat. Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can help – but there are challenges in provision. For example, our research found that in Canada: 👨⚕️ FMT centres largely run on the goodwill of clinicians 🏥 national guidance isn’t clear, concise or practicable 💸 significant funding is needed for donor libraries Check out our infographic for a quick breakdown of issues and improvement areas: https://lnkd.in/eMpYRxDQ Or watch a short interview with Dr Dina Kao, Gastroenterologist and Professor at the University of Alberta: https://lnkd.in/euh2t-YW #gastroenterology

The workplace is evolving faster than ever before. Employee wellbeing is climbing to the top of business leaders' priority lists, as the world increasingly recognises the cost of poor mental health.   As a leader in workplace wellbeing research, our executive vice-president Christian Van Stolk was part of the opening panel for today's Make A Difference Summits, addressing this very issue. Let's switch from stigma to solutions.   https://lnkd.in/dSwp4Ve   #MADWorld2024 #WorkplaceWellbeing

RAND Europe is proud to be a supporter of the X-Forces Enterprise and Soldiering On Awards. What a fabulous night filled with truly inspirational people - congratulations to all! Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre