Chris Brown

Chief advisor to ABPI for 2024 VPAG negotiations. Public sector reform expert and economist. Former senior civil servant, UK diplomat and advisor to PM and DPM.

[Paul Blakeley @pmblakeley]

This should put paid to @hmtreasury orthodoxy that the commercial environment doesn't influence investment

Deeply concerning stats on the state of UK #lifesciences and falling investment

Competition is increasing and we're falling behind...

[ABPI @ABPI_UK]

Today we publish our proposals for a new Voluntary Scheme for medicines Pricing, Access and Growth. Our proposals would deliver for patients, the NHS and the economy. Read more https://t.co/YQsXKDgDfT

[Paul Blakeley @pmblakeley]

Britain needs a new national purpose to harness the power of UK life sciences!

The new multi-billion-pound branded-medicines deal is an opportunity to unlock investment and improve lives.

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[Chris Brown @CBrownAtLarge]

Well, that’s dry Jan 1-2nd done and dusted. Feeling great!

[Chris Brown @CBrownAtLarge]

Very sad to hear - inspirational leader who changed many thousands of lives.

[Richard Torbett @TorbettR]

Terribly sad to hear that Sir Mike Rawlins has passed away. He was a great leader who has left a lasting impact on healthcare through his work at NICE, MHRA and the NHS. Sincere condolences to his friends and family from all @ABPI_UK

[Chris Brown @CBrownAtLarge]

@jburnmurdoch … with them - which once confirmed, allows the patient to be discharged. This typically takes a few days - and this bureaucratic nonsense is affecting many if not most vulnerable people who spend 7 or more days in hospital. Surely fixable….!

[Chris Brown @CBrownAtLarge]

@jburnmurdoch …only once a patient is formally approved for discharge, does a hospital contact the LA to check a care package is in place and ready to care for the patient once sent home. At that point, an LA brokerage system kicks in to identify an appropriate care provider and contract…

[Chris Brown @CBrownAtLarge]

@jburnmurdoch One issue I’ve experienced twice is the system by which local authorities link individuals to social care providers. If in hospital for over 7 days, any individual’s “care package” lapses, to avoid the LA paying unnecessary fees to the last provider. Yet…

[ABPI @ABPI_UK]

New report from @PwC reveals the picture of medicines access in the UK and the potential for improving patient care

[ABPI @ABPI_UK]

Gill has made an enormous contribution to public health in this country and has been central to the success of NICE over the last 20 years, says @TorbettR.

Read our response: https://t.co/cZXYperFYP

[ADS Group @ADSgroupUK]

In our latest blog, we take a look at @ABPI_UK's report on how enhanced R&D tax credits can support growth, jobs and levelling up which has been signed by ADS Chief Executive @PauleverittADS. https://t.co/0jD8fyUtYG

[Chris Brown @CBrownAtLarge]

@SamCoatesSky (see p7 https://t.co/KrxHtmqLlj)

[Chris Brown @CBrownAtLarge]

@SamCoatesSky Sam, this underestimates the 2010s consolidation. Osborne's £40bn was additional to £73bn cuts/tax rises announced by Brown govt - so comparable fig to today's £27bn is £113bn (also in nominal terms)

[Chris Brown @CBrownAtLarge]

Congrats @PaulKissack , great news

[Tim Leunig @timleunig]

An outstanding hire for an outstanding organisation! (And I don't even want money from you!)

[Jagjit S. Chadha @jagjit_chadha]

Understanding EU Exit and the scope for fiscal policy mitigation made for an excellent morning's economics. Thanks to Thomas Sampson @LSEEcon, @gemmatetlow with @BenChu_ in the Chair and Kevin @kevindaly101 from the @econ_SPE all for one day only at @NIESRorg . Thanks @ESRC!

[Chris Brown @CBrownAtLarge]

#stash

[UKinZimbabwe 🇬🇧 🇿🇼 @UKinZimbabwe]

With support from #UKaid, @Camfed has supported over
📚40,300 girls & 900 boys📝 in 1046 schools from the most disadvantaged communities in 29 rural districts in Zimbabwe🇿🇼 to attend and SUCCEED in secondary school #AidWorks #Education4All #EducationIsGREAT #GirlsEducation

[Chris Brown @CBrownAtLarge]

https://t.co/SNDm5yZ8VC Two great jobs here for inspiring policy professionals looking to make a difference in the real world - recommend Kivu as great colleagues and development leaders