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Research in Wider Care Settings
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The next EoE RRDN Bulletin Live Call will be held on Wednesday 20 May link to join
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Video: How the new RDN funding model works
The new RDN funding model, launched in April 2026, standardised how funding is distributed to NHS Trusts and wider care settings across England. Delivery organisations are being supported by their RRDN teams with full implementation planning, finance advice and supporting materials.
Watch the video linked below to understand how the new funding model will work in practice. If you have any questions please contact our team at eoe.rrdn@nihr.ac.uk.
Useful Information
Useful Information
Easy Read Booklets and Slides available
Easy Read Booklets and Slides available
We have created a new booklet and slide set presentation which explain what research is in an 'easy-read' format.
The tools have been developed by our Communications team along with Thinkclusive designers to provide an introduction to research. The booklet's contents adhere fully to the UK's national Accessible Information Standard.
They are intended to be used as and aid to accessing information about the NIHR's Be Part of Research service. They can be used alongside our existing booklet, Clinical Trials: An Easy Read Guide.
This guide provides information in an easy-read format about what it is like to take part in a clinical trial.
If you would like any printed copies of either booklet, or if you have any questions, please email us at eoe.rrdn@nihr.ac.uk.
What you need to know about the UK Clinical Trial Regulations
The NIHR has developed a video to provide an introduction to the forthcoming changes to the UK Clinical Trials Regulations. It outlines key updates, including revised terminology and regulatory requirements. It also offers an overview of the current landscape alongside forthcoming key changes.
New UK Clinical Trial regulations to take effect from
28 April 2026
The Health Research Authority (HRA) has published new guidance to accompany the updated clinical trials (CT) regulations which come into force on 28 April 2026. The guidance explains what will change in terms of processes, legal requirements, and expectations for anyone involved in setting up or delivering clinical trials. The HRA is also working on new guidance for public involvement which we plan to publish soon. View the guidance »
A Working Group has been established within NIHR and Health and Care Research Wales to update NIHR training and resources so research teams are ready for the changes. The updated training is scheduled for launch by January 2026, allowing staff sufficient time to complete it ahead of the deadline.
NIHR RDN strategic plan sets ambitions for the next 5 years
The NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) has developed a strategic plan for 2025 to 2030, after extensive collaboration across the research community. The plan sets out how the RDN will deliver on its primary purposes and focus its activities in supporting the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England. It will also support the delivery of the Life Sciences Sector Plan vision to be at the forefront of global innovation.
Join Dementia Research - How you can help:
Encourage everyone to sign up to Join Dementia Research
Post your own content, photos or videos and, using the hashtag #AskAboutDementia, tag us on X and Facebook
Let us know about any events you are hosting or attending and take photos for our social media channels. Please send photos to eoe.rrdn@nihr.ac.uk
Order Join Dementia Research resources from the NIHR shop to display in public areas and use in local events
More than 78,000 East of England participants took part in research last year
We recently saw the publication of the NIHR Annual Report 2024/25, incorporating our NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) Portfolio data. The annual RDN Portfolio data for 2024/25 show more than 1 million people took part in 4,561 NIHR-supported studies, with 79,641 of those taking part in 2,173 studies across the East of England.
The UK Government also recently published its 10 Year Health Plan for England, with research featured heavily throughout. By committing to embed research as a core component of everyday health and care, the plan aligns and bolsters our community's mission to play a central part in turning this ambition into reality.
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