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ACTNoW

ACTNoW® is a free, online, searchable database of NHS investigators and clinical research expertise across the North of England. It is a resource aimed at Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries, Academia and the NHS to facilitate the placement of clinical trials in the NHS. To find out more please contact Adrian Warner (Tel: 0161 9012511).... click here

Children in Wales

Children in Wales is the national umbrella organisation for those working with children and young people in Wales and our aims are to promote the interests of these groups and take action to meet their needs. We are a registered charity and an independent non-governmental organisation.... click here

Child & Maternal Health Observatory

The national Child and Maternal Health Observatory (ChiMat) provides information and intelligence to improve decision-making for high quality, cost effective services. It supports policy makers, commissioners, managers, regulators, and other health stakeholders working on children's, young people's and maternal health.... click here

Dementias & Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network

The Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network (DeNDRoN) facilitates the conduct of randomised prospective trials and other well-designed studies of the dementias and neurodegenerative diseases, including those for prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The creation of a UK research network for dementias and neurodegenerative diseases allows a sharing of resources and methodological expertise across a wide range of disabling long-term disorders which we recognise to share many common factors. It builds on the strengths already present in the UK as well as increasing general capacity in the field of dementia and neurodegeneration and will cover major diseases including Alzheimers, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and Huntington’s Disease.... click here

Department of Health

The aim of the Department of Health (DH) is to improve the health and well being of people in England. About us explains DH's work, structure and responsibilities.... click here

Diabetes Research Network

The primary goal of the Diabetes Research Network (DRN) is to achieve benefits for people with diabetes, or at risk of developing diabetes, through excellence in clinical research. Please see our about us page for more information.... click here

Diabetes Research Network for Wales

The Diabetes Research Network in Wales aims to promote existing strengths and potential in diabetic research and diabetes care in Wales. The Network Lead for DRN Wales is Professor David Owens.... click here

Greater Manchester, Lancashire & S Cumbria Local Research Network

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London South East, North Central & East Local Research Network

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MCRN East Local Research Network

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Medicines for Children Research Network

The UK Medicines for Children Research Network (MCRN) has been created to improve the co-ordination, speed and quality of randomised controlled trial and other well designed studies of medicines for children and adolescents, including those for prevention, diagnosis and treatment. We have extensive knowledge and experience of paediatric research, and support non-commercial, pharmaceutical/biotech-sponsored and investigator-led partnership studies in over 100 NHS sites that serve approximately 6 million children. The MCRN supports studies though its infrastructure, which includes the MCRN Coordinating Centre, Clinical Studies Groups (CSGs), Local Research Networks (LRNs), Clinical Trial Units (CTUs) and a Neonatal Network.... click here

National Cancer Research Network

The National Cancer Research Network (NCRN) provides the NHS with the infrastructure to support cancer clinical trials in England. Our aim is to improve the speed, quality and integration of research with the ultimate aim of improving patient care. NCRN was established by the Department of Health in April 2001 and has already succeeded in doubling patient accrual into cancer clinical trials.... www.ncrn.org.uk

National Institute for Health Research

The National Institute for Health Research is now established as a part of the Government's strategy, 'Best Research for Best Health'. Together we are committed to establishing the NHS as an internationally recognised centre of research excellence through supporting outstanding individuals, working in world-class facilities, conducting leading-edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public.... click here

National Patient Safety Agency

The National Research Ethics Service (NRES) was launched on 1 April 2007 and comprises the former Central Office of Research Ethics Committees (COREC) and Research Ethics Committees (RECs) in England.... click here

National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit

The National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) is a research unit set up in 1978 by the Department of Health. Although its remit covers England and Wales, the Unit's research and collaborative links are worldwide and its work has influenced national and international policy. The Unit has expanded considerably in recent years and now has over 50 staff including epidemiologists, obstetricians, midwives, nurses, paediatricians, social scientists, information specialists, economists, statisticians, and computing, administrative and clerical staff. The Unit comes formally within the Oxford University Division of Public Health and Primary Care but has its own administration.... click here

Primary Care Research Network

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Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Liverpool Children's NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest children's hospitals in Europe. The Trust has a world class reputation for saving the lives of sick children and a proud history of medical achievement and clinical innovation. It is an international centre of excellence, treating more than 200,000 children a year. So far this year we have treated 43,184 A&E patients, 33,245 in-patients and 90,458 out-patients.... click here

Stroke Research Network

The Stroke Research Network (SRN) provides a world-class health service infrastructure to support clinical stroke research and remove barriers to its conduct. The aim of the Network is to facilitate stroke research by bringing about focused, effective investment to enhance NHS research infrastructure for stroke, and to increase collaborative working between academics, stroke clinicians, stroke service users and research funders.... click here

South West Local Research Network

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UK Clinical Research Network

The UK Clinical Research Network was established to support clinical research and to facilitate the conduct of trials and other well-designed studies across the UK. As part of the UK Clinical Research Collaboration, it works towards the development of a world class infrastructure to support clinical research in the UK.... click here

UK Mental Health Research Network

The Mental Health Research Network (MHRN) supports vital large-scale research which will help to raise the standard of mental health and social care research throughout England. In addition, it acts as a central point of information and reference, connecting service users and carers to researchers and mental health professionals. The research not only responds to government policy but will help guide practice and contribute to the understanding of mental illness as a whole in the UK.... click here

West Midlands Local Research Network

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Alder Hey Children's Hospital Website

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