Embedding research in the NHS
Improving health and care services in Wales using evidence-based approaches is fundamental to improving the quality of care and putting the public at the heart of everything. Research makes a real difference to improving health outcomes and to the lives of patients and people in our communities.
Research is part of care and provides the opportunity for patients and service users to access new treatments and services that will improve their health and wellbeing, or that of others in the future, and more widely contributes to reducing health inequalities in the general population. NHS organisations in Wales have a critical role to play in supporting research.
Health and Care Research Wales, in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders including NHS organisations in Wales, has developed a Research and Development (R&D) Framework (pdf),
The Framework is being implemented locally by NHS organisations, with national support through the Embedding Research in the NHS Programme. This includes national coordinated projects to raise awareness of research across NHS Wales, develop clinical academics, measure the economic value of research and integrate research into workforce plans.
For further information about research in your organisation contact your Board Champion, Research and Development Office or contact the Health and Care Research Wales national team.
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Health and Care Research Wales publishes new Framework to embed and integrate research in the NHS