Board champions

Health and Care Research Wales's Board champions are Non-executive Directors nominated by their NHS organisation to ensure research is on the radar at Board level and that the profile of research is increased amongst staff and patients.

Working closely with the Executive Director responsible for research, as well as the Directors of R&D in each organisation, Board champions will:

• develop an understanding of the importance of research as a key driver for good health and social care services, supporting the promotion of Wales wide research campaigns and
• engage with the lead Executive Director and Research and Development lead to ensure local research activity is promoted and supported, monitored and reported effectively at Board level.