The new UK EQ-5D-5L value set is here. Don't miss these resources to understand what it means in practice: 📊 Scoring tools and value set paper: https://bit.ly/497Dajl 🔄 Switching from 3L to 5L in England: https://bit.ly/4ekpe99 💻 NICE webinar: https://bit.ly/3R5Yhwh

At #ISPOR2026 next week? Don’t miss these opportunities to explore the new UK EQ-5D-5L value set 👇 - 1:1 with our team: https://bit.ly/4cEXzx1 - Join the Value in Health special forum: https://bit.ly/3PriNXJ Explore more EQ-5D research: https://bit.ly/4tYnQy7

Have you been keeping up with our webinar series on conceptual frameworks? Final session on economic frameworks coming up: 🗓️ 5 May, 2pm CEST 💻 Register: https://bit.ly/3OSWOsu Missed earlier sessions? Catch up here 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuhKjN #HealthEconomics #PROMs

Unplanned hospital readmissions are costly for healthcare systems 🏥 Can PROMs help predict who is most at risk? Yu et al. explore whether the EQ-5D-5L adds value using data from 11,000+ patients. 📚 Read more: https://bit.ly/4c0JevX #HealthEconomics #OutcomesResearch

Closing SOON - call for abstracts for the 43rd EuroQol Plenary 2026 ⏰ With the deadline just days away, we welcome final contributions that bring new perspectives, challenge assumptions & move research on EuroQol instruments forward. Submit your work 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ps1Mwd

Heading to #ISPOR2026? If you want to better understand the new UK EQ-5D-5L value set and what it means in practice, we are offering short 1:1 meetings during the conference. ⏱️ 15–30 mins 📍 Onsite at ISPOR 👉 Book: https://bit.ly/4cEXzx1 #HealthEconomics #HTA

As measures evolve, so do the questions we ask 💡 The EQ-HWB-9 captures health and wellbeing. A study by Xu et al. explores how a VAS could complement it, tested in a large population sample. 📚 Explore their findings: https://bit.ly/4c0JevX #HealthEconomics #PROMs #EQ5D

How do we measure wellbeing alongside health to support decision-making? The EQ-HWB-9 is an experimental EuroQol instrument designed to capture wellbeing alongside health. 📚McDool et al's study examines its performance in a UK general population sample: https://bit.ly/4bi1Tlt

New additions to our EuroQol membership 💚 Welcome to Richard Xu, Alice Yu, and Cate Bailey. We look forward to the expertise and perspectives they bring to our work. Learn more about our new members: https://bit.ly/4tJlDpH

Two weeks ago, the UK & Ireland EQ-5D community came together in Sheffield for the 3rd #EuroQolUKAndIrlRegionalMeeting 2026. A day of insightful presentations, methodological advances, and discussion on the future of EQ-5D research 👇 1/

Who’s shaping the conversation on EQ-5D bolt-ons? Our upcoming webinar series brings together experts exploring how different conceptual frameworks influence interpretation and selection. Get to know their names👇 Register to join the webinar discussion: https://bit.ly/46A9wCb

What’s new in health outcomes research? Our latest Monthly Selection highlights studies on EQ-5D and EQ-HWB, covering the new UK EQ-5D-5L value set, bolt-on valuation, paediatric use, post-COVID outcomes, and hospital readmissions. 🔎 Explore here: https://bit.ly/4c0JevX

Our call for abstracts for the 43rd EuroQol Plenary 2026 is still OPEN! 🙌 We welcome insightful work that advances the development, application, or understanding of EuroQol instruments from both members and non-members. 🔗 Learn more and submit: https://bit.ly/3Ps1Mwd

🔔 Final reminder: deadline for the 21st Call for Proposals is this Sunday. If you're planning to submit a proposal, this is your last chance to do so here: https://bit.ly/3Kgqn1V 📄 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MAXL3L For any questions, email [email protected]

Its great to see the new EQ-5D-5L UK value set and the EQ-5D-Y-3L value set for Hong Kong already included in the ed5d r package.

New EQ-5D-5L value set for the UK published online: euroqol.org/information-... Reflecting preferences of the UK general population, it can be used to score EQ-5D-5L for use in HTA and policy decision-making.

We’re proud to support research that builds evidence and local capacity in EuroQol instruments across LMICs 💡 We’re working with KEMRI–Wellcome Trust to support EQ-5D data use and develop new EQ-5D value sets in different African countries. #GlobalHealth #HRQoL #HealthcareResearch

In health economics, we often assume the same health gain has the same value, regardless of who receives it. But is that what people actually think? A study by Peasgood et al. suggests it is not so simple. 📚 Read it here: https://bit.ly/4bi1Tlt #HealthEconomics #PROMs

Meet the speakers contributing to the conversation at the 3rd EuroQol UK & Ireland Regional Meeting next week 👇 We look forward to their keynotes as we bring the community together to exchange ideas and discuss the latest developments in EQ-5D research in the region. #HealthEconomics #PROMs

📣 Now OPEN - Call for Abstracts for the 1st EuroQol Australasia Regional Meeting 2026 The meeting will be a space to exchange knowledge related to EuroQol instruments across the Australasian community. 📝 Deadline: 31 Mar 2026, 23:59 AEDT 👉 More info: https://bit.ly/3Pp9fvX

Applying for the 21st EuroQol Joint Call for Proposals? Don’t miss the deadline: Sunday 12 April, 23:59 CEST. Make sure your proposal is ready and submitted in time. 💻 RFP details: https://bit.ly/3MAXL3L 📧 For questions about your submission, email [email protected]

💭 What questions are shaping health measurement research right now? Our new selection of papers explores health state valuation, measuring HRQoL in children, real-world EQ-5D applications, and instrument development and validation. Access here: https://bit.ly/4bi1Tlt

How do conceptual frameworks shape how we interpret & select EQ-5D bolt-ons? We're excited to announce a new, 4-part webinar series exploring this. Starting this April, these webinars will be led by EuroQol Descriptive Systems Working Group. 💻 Register: https://bit.ly/46A9wCb

EuroQol members and non-members are invited to submit an abstract for the 43rd EuroQol Plenary 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹 Submit here: https://bit.ly/3xSjSvs More info: https://bit.ly/3Pcokkp 🗓️ Deadline: 3 May 2026, 23:59 CEST

Meet our Programme Director 👋 Since March 2025, Fanni has been guiding the development of our instruments helping ideas move from discussion to practice through collaboration across the EuroQol community. More about our instruments in development: https://bit.ly/3Ltx6sZ

If you research children’s health, you know the challenge 👇 Standardised, preference-based measures for children are limited, yet decisions are made from infancy onwards. New studies add insights on how the EQ-TIPS and EQ-5D-Y-5L aim to help. Read here: https://bit.ly/4tBxero

Working with PROMs? Then recall period is not a detail to miss ⏰ It influences what your instrument captures and how health is interpreted by respondents. Two recent studies examine recall periods for EQ-5D-5L and EQ-HWB-9. 📚 Explore them here: https://bit.ly/4tBxero

🔔 Now's the time, don't miss the extended deadline! Deadline for abstracts for the 1st EuroQol Central & Eastern Europe Regional Meeting 2026 has been extended to Monday 2 March 2026, (23:59 CET). Learn more and submit 👉 bit.ly/4pQnk2i #CEE #HRQoL #HealthEconomics

A new chapter in EuroQol’s leadership 🌟 Prof. Nancy Devlin has been re-elected Chair of the EuroQol Research Foundation Board, and Prof. Feng Xie elected Chair of the Executive Committee. Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4qIwnCE #HealthEconomics

💡 Child and adolescent health, caregiver outcomes, valuation methods, bolt-ons, recall periods, and population value sets... These are the research areas featured in our latest selection of monthly publications. Click to read 👉 https://bit.ly/4tBxero #EQ5D #HealthEconomics

📣 The 21st EuroQol Joint Call for Proposals is OPEN until 12 Apr, 23:59 CEST. We invite submissions supporting high-quality research aligned with EuroQol Working Groups. 📄 RFP info: https://bit.ly/4rMbzeG 👉 Submit here: https://bit.ly/3Kgqn1V Good luck to all applicants! #HealthcareResearch

A great few days at the ISPOR UAE Chapter 🇦🇪 We proudly supported a hands-on short course on the role of EuroQol instruments in value assessment and HTA in the MENA region, alongside lively discussion and panel contributions. Huge thanks to our speakers for leading the session.

Over the financial year 2024/25, we fulfilled 6,973 requests for using EQ-5D instruments - an increase of more than 1,000 requests compared with financial year 2023/24 📈 This growth reflects expanding use of EQ-5D. For more on EuroQol's 2024/25 impact: https://bit.ly/3NpPUd8

Now accepting - abstracts for the 1st EuroQol Central & Eastern Europe Regional Meeting 2026 (25–26 May). The meeting will bring together EQ-5D users across the CEE region for learning, exchange, and collaboration. 📝 Deadline: 24 Feb 2026 👉 More info: https://bit.ly/4pQnk2i

Research update 📣 Our large-scale population health study EQ-DAPHNIE is gaining momentum. Surveys led by Jeff Johnson & Bas Janssen now cover 15 countries and 70,000 respondents. 💭 Next: surveys in Indonesia, Poland & Singapore, plus a pilot longitudinal study in the USA.

📊 New Y-3L norms for children in Mainland China Using data from ages 8–18, Chen et al. report a mean utility of 0.951. Feeling worried/sad was most common, while self-care issues were least reported. Results varied by age, sex, health & family context. https://bit.ly/3ZeGu6P

Across the financial year 2024/25, we proudly supported a vibrant, growing research portfolio. These projects reflect the shared commitment of the EuroQol community in advancing health and social care decisions. 📘 Learn more about EuroQol activities over the past year: https://bit.ly/3NpPUd8

💭 Is there a shelf life for EQ-5D-5L value sets? Liao et al. compared cTTO data from 2012–15 and 2023–24 studies in China & Singapore. Differences suggest health preferences evolve, signalling value of periodically updating EQ-5D-5L value sets. 📚 https://bit.ly/3LOVJ3l

We’re pleased to share Kristina Ludwig has stepped into the role of Team Lead of our Community Management Team 🙌 Kristina will lead work across grants, communications, knowledge transfer and data management, strengthening how EuroQol supports our community and the research.

1st EuroQol Central & Eastern Europe Regional Meeting takes place 25–26 May 2026 in Warsaw, Poland 🇵🇱 For this in-person event, expect expert-led discussions, regional insights on EQ-5D research, and opportunities for learning and exchange. More info coming soon 👀 #CEE #HRQoL

Thank you to all who submitted a proposal to our 20th RFP 🙌 We received a record 128 submissions - a real milestone for the EuroQol community. Following review, 62 projects will be funded or conditionally funded. 🔎 View all of our funded projects: https://bit.ly/3UMEj9J #HealthEconomics

Study says EQ-5D-5L and SF-6Dv2 are suitable for general population research - with important differences👇 SF-6Dv2 tends to give lower utilities, with differences largest for worse health states. Both showed strong known-group & convergent validity. 📚 https://bit.ly/49RMoRv

Study shows how EQ-5D captures the health impacts of heatwaves ☀️ Among 600+ Chinese adults aged ≥60, HRQoL rose with early heat exposure but fell sharply at peak temperatures. Older, underweight & less educated adults were most affected. 📚 https://bit.ly/3Z8kZEF

🔔 Extended deadline - don't miss it! Deadline for abstracts for the 3rd EuroQol UK & Ireland Regional Meeting 2026 has been extended to 14 January 2026 (23:59 CET) 👉 bit.ly/4paGuQJ Also OPEN - registration for the meeting. Book your place 👉 bit.ly/3YOzvSd #EuroQolUKAndIrlRegionalMeeting2026

📣 Now OPEN - Call for Abstracts for the 3rd EuroQol Asia Regional Meeting 2026 The meeting will bring together researchers, HTA practitioners, policymakers, and EQ-5D users from Asia-Pacific to share insights and advance high-quality HRQoL research. 👉 https://bit.ly/4aNUdc0

🌟 We’re back in the office and there’s plenty of exciting research to catch up on! As we settle back into routine, we’re taking a moment to highlight some recent publications on EuroQol instruments - in case you missed them. Check them out: 1/

Season’s Greetings from all of us at EuroQol 🎄🌟 Please note, over the Christmas holiday period (22 Dec - 2 Jan), the EuroQol Office will have limited capacity available. We will respond to your enquiry as quickly as possible.

New colleagues, new roles & new voices strengthened our global impact in 2025! - 3 colleagues joined our WGs - Bram Roudijk became Scientific Team Lead - And we welcomed 4 Science Team members & 3 EuroQol members A big thank you to every member for another inspiring year 💚🙌

From workshops to conferences, 2025 was full of learning & connecting with the EuroQol community 💚 Highlights: EQ-VT training in Nairobi; our paediatric HRQoL workshop at HTAsiaLink & a pre-congress EQ-5D session at International Health Economics Association Fredrick reflects on his experience👇

2025 brought a fantastic line-up of EuroQol meetings - from the UK & Ireland Regional Meeting and Academy & ECR Meetings, to the 42nd Plenary and the North America Regional Meeting! We're grateful to all who joined us and brought such great energy & community to the meetings 💚