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Research & InsightsFebruary 2026

Service Line Reporting: The Missing Link in NHS Financial Recovery

NHS Trusts that implement robust Service Line Reporting consistently outperform peers on financial balance. This paper examines the evidence and provides a practical framework for implementation.

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Case StudiesJanuary 2026

How a Large Acute Trust Identified £8M in Commercial Income

A detailed case study of how our Commercial Income Review methodology helped a 600-bed acute Trust identify and recover significant unrealised commercial income within 6 months.

8 min readRead More
Guidance Notes

PLICS Implementation: A Practical Guide for NHS Finance Directors

Patient-Level Information and Costing Systems (PLICS) are now mandatory for NHS Trusts. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to successful implementation.

January 2026 · 15 min readRead
Research & Insights

Machine Learning in NHS Finance: Moving Beyond Budgetary Control

How predictive analytics is transforming NHS financial management — from reactive budget monitoring to proactive financial optimisation.

December 2025 · 10 min readRead
Case Studies

Prescriptive Analytics in Practice: A Trust's Journey to Financial Balance

An in-depth look at how one NHS Trust used our prescriptive analytics platform to move from a £12M deficit to financial balance in 18 months.

December 2025 · 9 min readRead
Guidance Notes

Commercial Income Optimisation: A Framework for NHS Trusts

A practical framework for NHS Trusts looking to identify and maximise commercial income opportunities, including car parking, catering, and private patient income.

October 2025 · 11 min readRead
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