Insight and Analytics
Harnessing the power of data to lead meaningful change
NHS Benchmarking Network can provide support via our Insight and Analytics service.
At the NHS Benchmarking Network, we specialise in unlocking the value of data to support health and social care staff and commissioners in driving improvements across services. With over 25 years of experience, our expert team delivers bespoke analytical solutions, helping organisations translate data into meaningful insights that inform strategic and operational decision-making.
Working in close partnership with a range of organisations, we design tailored projects that shine a light on service provision, demand, capacity, and outcomes. Whether your organisation is seeking to evaluate current performance, plan future services, or align with national priorities, our evidence-based approach ensures you have the clarity and confidence needed to act.
By combining our deep sector expertise with powerful data visualisation tools, we help the health and social care organisations deliver more effective, efficient, and equitable care for the populations it serves.
Our Services
Tailored Data Cuts – Harnessing our annual and monthly collections alongside publicly available data, the NHS Benchmarking Network are able to provide bespoke, benchmarked data cuts and expertise to inform decision making around core challenges facing all health and care systems. Click here to read about how we have provided an Organisational Baseline for Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB in 2024.
Bespoke Data Collections - Where existing datasets don’t go far enough, the NHS Benchmarking Network offers tailored data collection solutions, co-designed with you. Our bespoke collections capture essential intelligence aligned to your priorities, supporting deep dives into specific services, patient groups, or system challenges. Click here to read more about how the Scottish Government used this to gain intelligence around neurodevelopmental services.
Dynamic Analytical Tool – These tools enable health and social care organisations to simulate scenarios, forecast demand, and evaluate the impact of service changes. By applying robust analytics to real-world data, these tools support evidence-based planning and informed decision making. Click here to learn more about our dynamic analytical tools.
Data Visualisation Tools – Whether used to inform strategy, enhance reporting, or monitor service performance, we can develop tools that enable users to engage with insights clearly and effectively. Click here to read about how the Zero Suicide Alliance has utilized our tools to support its users in interrogating data sets.
Clinical Case Reviews – Developed to support assurance and continuous improvement, our Clinical Case Review Tool enables structured peer-led reviews of individual patient cases. The tool captures both quantitative and qualitative data, helping identify good practice and areas for improvement. Find out how this approach has been used to support quality improvement in mental health, urgent care, and community services.
Census/Survey Tool – Designed to gather timely, organisation-wide insights, our Census/Survey Tool supports large-scale data collection on key themes across systems and settings. Whether focused on workforce, patient experience, or service delivery, the tool enables organisations to capture rich, structured data to inform planning, policy, and improvement. Read more about how partners have used this tool to generate actionable insights.