The 19th Annual Health Services Research UK (HSR UK) Conference will be hosted at Manchester University from June 30 to July 1, 2026. HSR UK is committed to the promotion of high-quality health services and social care research and its successful integration into policy and practice. The annual conference is open to everyone interested in the vital work of health and social care services and systems research, providing a dedicated forum to advance the field.

The conference offers attendees a crucial opportunity to engage with innovative research across a multi-disciplinary program. The agenda is carefully curated and includes a wide range of research presentations and interactive workshops selected specifically for their importance and proven impact. These sessions are complemented by high-level plenary sessions delivered by recognized leaders in research, evaluation, policy, and practice.

Participants are encouraged to take advantage of extensive networking opportunities throughout the two-day event. Attendees can create valuable links across the research, policy, and practice communities, form new collaborations, and engage directly with key decision-makers. The conference achieves a wide audience reach, attracting professionals from universities, research institutes, funding agencies, government bodies, the NHS, social care bodies, policy think tanks, industry, consultancy, and the third sector.