HLE and QALYs both measure quality of health - but they're built differently, used differently, and answer different policy questions. Find out more in this blog from GAD actuary Natasha Hill.
GAD Actuarial Director Dave Johnston attended the first Botswana Actuarial Symposium which explored how actuaries can strengthen public policy. Attendees including a small number of international participants, heard about GAD’s range of specialisms.
Climate change has been identified as the century's most important health threat. GAD explores why cross-sector collaboration is essential to protect communities and build resilience in a warming climate.
Discover how actuary Becky Wodcke and a cross-government team updated the AQuA Book - essential guidance for quality analysis across departments. Learn about collaborative writing, new tools like GitHub, and tips for clear communication.
Jo Howlett, Head of Workforce Strategy at the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD), discusses how actuaries can add value to workforce modelling as part of strategic workforce planning for public bodies.
Climate scenario analysis helps public sector organisations turn long-term climate uncertainty into actionable insights for today's decisions, supporting resilience and adaptation planning.
Transitioning to a new administration provider is a complex and risky process. We explore some key areas where input from scheme managers or trustees can support a successful delivery.
GAD actuary Will Stobbs was at the forefront of a team that set up and ran a recent major climate conference. The event attracted notable speakers and exhibitors from across government, the public sector and academia.
Robust quality assurance (QA) processes are a crucial tool for administrators to help mitigate calculation and administrative error. This blog explores what QA is, the benefits to schemes in undertaking QA activity and some strategies schemes could implement to improve QA in their schemes.
A robust data strategy is crucial for pension schemes in the digital age. Effective strategies enhance efficiency, member experience, and compliance. Learn how to avoid pitfalls such as data silos and poor quality, and embrace innovations like pensions dashboards, to unlock your data's full potential.
As the effects of climate change become more obvious, there is a growing urgency to understand climate-related risks and how they might evolve. Here we look at the uncertainties associated with future climate change; from the emissions pathways we might take to how climate processes are modelled.
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