Thomas Allen

Thomas Allen is a Senior Lecturer at the Manchester Centre for Health Economics and a Visiting Researcher at the Danish Centre for Health Economics (University of Southern Denmark). He holds a PhD in Health Economics from the University of Manchester and has contributed extensively to health policy research.

• Education: BSc & MSc in Economics (Lancaster University, University of Manchester), PhD in Health Economics (University of Manchester)

His research focuses on health economics and services research, particularly evaluating clinical governance, prescribing safety, and integrated care models. Recent work includes mixed-methods evaluations of:

• Pharmacy First Services for common conditions
• MyWay Diabetes digital platform
• NHS locum doctor safety
• Water fluoridation effectiveness
• Child-friendly dental pathways

Article trends reveal expertise in observational studies, cohort analysis, and health policy evaluation. His work intersects primary care, clinical governance, and economic modeling, with applications to diabetes, dental health, and homeless populations.

Key collaborations include roles in NIHR, Innovate UK, and Manchester Psoriasis Research Fund projects. He also serves on the editorial board of BMC Health Services Research.