Primary Care Research Delivery Team
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care with the aim of improving the health and wealth of the nation
Who are we?
THE NIHR
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The NIHR plays a key role in the Government’s strategy for economic growth, attracting investment from the life-sciences industry through its world-class infrastructure for health research. Together, the NIHR, people, programmes, centres of excellence and systems represent the most integrated health research system in the world. The NIHR is the research arm of the NHS.
CRN EAST MIDLANDS
The Clinical Research Network (CRN) East Midlands is one of 15 local CRNs across England, delivering research across 30 different clinical specialties, supporting both commercial and non-commercial research.
The CRN East Midlands Primary Care Research Team facilitates the set-up, delivery and performance management of NIHR portfolio research studies in Primary Care settings.
Each East Midlands county is home to its own Primary Care Research Team, consisting of Clinical Studies Development Officers (CSDO) and Research Facilitators The team are equipped with the knowledge, experience and expertise required to provide personalised support to your site to assist you with everything research related. We also have a collective of both 'one off' and 'continuous' infrastructure support available , in the form of both financial funding and clinical support staff.
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The short video above explains how CRN East Midlands supports the delivery of Primary Care research across the region.
PRIMARY CARE TEAM STRUCTURE
The teams are managed by the Primary Care Team Leader, with oversight from the Research Operations Manager. The overall responsibility for the function and team lies with The Research Delivery Manager for Division 2 & 5, of which Primary Care falls under Division 5.
The team works closely alongside the Study Support Service (SSS) who are responsible for initial contact with study teams, assisting with regulatory submissions, attribution of costs, and exploration of recruitment pathways to optimise study delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Primary Care Research is important to your Practice and your Patients....
"Research is core NHS business and every patient should be offered the opportunity to engage with research activities"- The NHS Constitution
In addition, there is also a key focus within the NHS's Long Term Plan to utilise and invest in Research and Innovation to drive future clinical outcomes and improvements.
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