William Whittaker

William Whittaker is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Health Economics at the Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences, University of Manchester. His work focuses on equitable access to healthcare, needs-based resource allocation, and health inequalities across diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ communities and rural/urban demographics.

Education

• Doctor of Social Science, Internal Migration in Great Britain: Causes and Effects, University of Manchester (2004–2008)
• Master of Economics, Economics and Econometrics, University of Manchester (2003–2004)
• Bachelor of Economics, University of Manchester (2000–2003)

Research Interests

Whittaker’s research spans health economics, public health, and health services research. Key areas include:

• Equitable Healthcare Access: Analyzing disparities related to sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and geographical location.
• Resource Allocation: Designing person-based formulas for mental health and prescribing budgets.
• Diabetes Prevention: Evaluating the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme and its long-term impacts.
• Workforce Planning: Addressing challenges in primary care staffing through data-driven models.
• Internal Migration: Studying socioeconomic drivers of migration in Great Britain.

Scientific Contributions

His recent work includes cost-effectiveness analyses of extended GP hours in Greater Manchester and sociodemographic studies of diabetes progression. He has secured major grants from NIHR, MRC, and the Australian Research Council.

Teaching and Leadership

• Course Director for MSc Economics (Health Specialisation)
• Module Director for ECON60432 Healthcare Economics
• Tutor for Health Economics in the Masters in Public Health program