Health Economics in Practice: Getting Started

Join the South West Mental Health Practice Research Network for a practical online workshop introducing the principles of health economics in everyday practice with Professor Annie Hawton (Health Economist at the University of Exeter). Designed for practitioners, managers, and commissioners, this session will help you understand how to identify, measure, and communicate the value of mental health services within an evolving commissioning landscape.

Using real-world examples from Talking Therapies and Complex Emotional Needs services, you’ll explore how to apply key economic concepts and build confidence in presenting the costs and benefits of innovative service models.

Whether you work in statutory or voluntary sectors, this workshop will equip you with tools to have robust, evidence-based conversations about service impact and sustainability.