UCLPartners is a health innovation organisation that works across the NHS, academia and industry to move research into day-to-day care. Based in London, it describes its role as bringing together researchers, NHS organisations, industry and others “to harness research and innovation for better patient care and a healthier population.”
Its work is focused on testing, evaluating and scaling new approaches in hospitals, community services, GP practices and other care settings. UCLPartners also develops practical tools for clinicians and primary care teams, especially in long-term condition management. One of its best-known areas of work is the Proactive Care Frameworks, a set of resources for primary care that support the management of conditions such as hypertension, asthma, COPD, diabetes and severe mental illness. These frameworks include search and risk-stratification tools, training materials and supporting resources to help identify patients needing review and guide personalised follow-up.
The organisation also runs programmes beyond primary care. Its website highlights training on culture and leadership, including support for neonatal and maternity units, as well as collaboration with commercial partners to fund and develop work. This suggests a portfolio that combines service improvement, workforce development and applied research.
UCLPartners is rooted in the London health ecosystem, but its model and tools are used more broadly through NHS-facing partnerships and published resources. While its name points to University College London, the organisation is distinct from the university and operates as a health innovation partnership. The publicly available site does not clearly state a founding date on the homepage, but it presents itself as an established system partner with a wide network across health and care.