We provide practical support to allow high-quality research to take place in NHS, public health and social care settings across Greater Manchester, East Cheshire and East Lancashire. This is so we can gather evidence that leads to new and better care and treatments for patients and the public.
In 2020/21, we supported the recruitment of 81,790 participants on to research studies, including 52,400 participants on to Urgent Public Health studies for COVID-19.
Case study: Participants speak about their involvement in Greater Manchester’s first COVID-19 vaccine trial
To support the delivery of research into COVID-19 and all other disease areas, we are seeking expressions of interest from healthcare staff to form a research 'reservist' community in Greater Manchester.
We can also arrange volunteering opportunities for members of the public and healthcare students.
Find out more about our opportunities and how you can get involved. For all potential roles, you would need to compare your skillset with our list of key duties.
We are one of 15 Local Clinical Research Networks in England. Our support allows research to take place in NHS, Public Health and Social Care settings.
Here in Greater Manchester, we:
We work with 14 local NHS trusts and 11 local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to support the delivery of clinical research to patients across our region.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust)
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG
General enquiries: email: researchsupport.crngm@nihr.ac.uk telephone: 0161 701 5600
NIHR Clinical Research Network Greater Manchester
Citylabs 1.0
Nelson Street
Manchester, M13 9NQ
Request study delivery support: We have a team of research nurses, practitioners and administrators to provide temporary support with the delivery of NIHR studies across Greater Manchester. Complete our form to request the support of our delivery team.
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We are hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Our host is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of research throughout our region’s trusts, primary care organisations and other qualified providers.
