Research Delivery
The Clinical Research Network (CRN) is focused on the delivery of research, including the recruitment of patients and delivery of studies to time and target. This is relevant for many health services research studies.
However, many health services studies face different challenges to clinical research, and on this page we provide resources to help you deliver high quality health services research in the NHS.
Follow the links below to find out more.
CRN support for HSR - Case Studies
The CRN is here to support the delivery of high quality health services research. Below are some case examples of ways in which we can help
CRN Study Support Service
The Study Support Service helps researchers and the life sciences industry plan, set up and deliver high quality research to time and target in the NHS in England.
We provide this service for all studies eligible for our support, regardless of location, study type, study size, therapy or research area. Whether your study is medical, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, or bio-tech we can help.
Research in Care Homes (ENRICH)
With an ageing population, research a care homes is an increasing priority. This resource has information for researchers, care home staff and the public to help everyone engage with research in this setting
NHS structure
Understanding the structure of the NHS in England.
Trials
While many methods are used in health services research, trials remain an important one, but one which often raises issues for recruitment. The MRC Network of Hubs for Trials Methodology Research have brought together resources on recruitment research.
The latest data on recruitment to CRN studies has been published.
TrialsForge is another site aiming to improve the way trials are delivered.
The NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre