Information is key to high quality research. Identifying and managing research evidence efficiently within projects is one of our strengths. We offer information services to support research in a range of topic areas. We also have expertise in information retrieval research and information skills training.

• Private sector clients
  • Extensive and sensitive literature searches to inform
    • Systematic reviews
    • Technology appraisals
    • NICE STA and MTA submissions and other reimbursement agency submissions
    • Evidence synthesis projects
  • Literature searches to assess the scale and scope of research
  • Assessments of the suitability of completed searches
  • Document acquisition and management
  • Guidance and training on which resources to search
• Public sector clients
  • Finding best evidence from systematic reviews to inform decision making
  • Literature searches to inform research proposals, research projects, and modelling projects
  • Learning how to find best evidence yourself

YHEC staff are involved in advancing research methods in information retrieval: exploring new databases and enhancing the efficiency of searching for research evidence. Staff are also involved in developing guidance on best practice.