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“Unearthing the Third Sector: How UK Charities’ Project Evaluations Can Fuel Public Health Research”
It is increasingly recognised that third-sector organisations (charities, community groups, social enterprises) in the UK hold a vast but under-used repository of knowledge in their project evaluation reports. These reports—often tucked away in organisational archives—constitute a form of grey literature that could provide rich baseline data , inspire new research ideas, and strengthen the evidence base in public health and social care. The Current Challenge: Barriers to M
Banday & Mackenzie
Nov 184 min read


Public Involvement and Engagement in Health and Social Care in Scotland – A Decade of Change: Real Progress or Just New Terminologies?
Introduction Over the past decade, Scotland has made significant efforts to strengthen public involvement and engagement within health and social care. Through successive legislations, frameworks, and integration initiatives, the Scottish Government has attempted to give communities a real voice in shaping the design, development, and delivery of services. From the creation of Health Care Partnerships (HCPs) , later evolved into Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs)
Banday & Mackenzie
Nov 133 min read


World‑first trans‑Atlantic robotic stroke procedure in Dundee signals major step for global care access
In a milestone medical event believed to be a world first, surgeons in Scotland and the United States have performed a remote robotic thrombectomy – a specialised stroke treatment that removes a blood clot – using a human cadaver and linking operations across continents. Professor Iris Grunwald of the University of Dundee led the initial phase from the neurosciences suite at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, operating via the Lithuanian‑developed Sentante robotic system on a cada
Banday & Mackenzie
Nov 102 min read


Reciprocity Between the UK and Indian Healthcare Industries Under the Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities and Challenges
As the United Kingdom and India move closer to finalising their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) , the healthcare and life sciences sectors...
Banday & Mackenzie
Oct 93 min read
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