Helena Britt

Helena Britt is an Honorary Professor at the Sydney School of Public Health, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on epidemiology, health policy, primary health care, and preventive services. She leads the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) program, a nationally representative study of Australian general practice activity.

Her work examines chronic disease management, workforce dynamics, and healthcare utilization trends. Key themes include obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, neurosciences, and healthy ageing. She collaborates with institutions like the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Publications highlight longitudinal analyses of general practice encounters, imaging ordering patterns, and workforce adequacy. Recent studies address hyperglycaemia testing trends, Medicare billing practices, and multimorbidity in primary care. Britt's research emphasizes translating evidence into policy, with a focus on improving healthcare delivery systems.

She is affiliated with the Family Medicine Research Centre and contributes to national health data initiatives. Her work bridges clinical practice and public health, addressing systemic challenges in primary care access and quality.