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CRN South West Peninsula

We are one of 15 Clinical Research Networks (CRN) delivering health and social care research across England. We help to increase the opportunities for people to take part in health and social care research, which will lead to better health and care outcomes now and in the future.

About us

Our network serves Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. We make sure that research occupies the place it deserves in the day-to-day work of health and social care organisations across the region. We support research delivery by:

  • Helping to increase the opportunities for patients and the public to take part in research across health and social care settings
  • Working in partnership with NHS trusts, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), universities, local government and research funders to enable world-class research
  • Providing professional support services for the effective delivery of health and social care research
  • Improving the environment for commercial contract research
  • Supporting sites to manage their study performance and deliver to time and to target

We are part of the NIHR which funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people’s health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth.

We are hosted by Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. For the latest news, events and opportunities follow us on social media:

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Our Partner Organisations

Cornwall

Devon

Somerset

 Our partners in research

Contact us

General enquiries

01392 408420
Email: rduh.crn.swp@nhs.net
F7, Bowmoor House
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Wonford)
Exeter
EX2 5DW

Leadership team

Professor Michael Gibbons, Clinical Director: michael.gibbons2@nhs.net
Dr Richard Laugharne, Deputy Clinical Director: richard.laugharne@nhs.net
Michael Visick, Chief Operating Officer: michael.visick2@nhs.net

Study Support Service

Telephone: 01392 406968
Email: rch-tr.SWPStudySupportService@nhs.net
Find out more about how our local Study Support Service can help you.

Industry / Commercial research team

Email: crnswpindustry@nihr.ac.uk

Media enquiries

Sophie Henderson, Communications and Engagement Manager
Email: sophie.henderson6@nhs.net

Toby Leigh, Communications Officer

Email: toby.leigh@nhs.net

Workforce development

Elly French, Training and Workforce Manager

Email: elly.french@nhs.net

Business intelligence

Hengxing Wei, Finance and Business Intelligence Manager
Email: hengxing.wei@nhs.net
You can submit a general data request online. Please allow up to five working days for a return.

Patient and public involvement and engagement

Sophie Henderson, Communications and Engagement Lead
Email: sophie.henderson6@nhs.net
Find out more about how you can become involved in supporting local research.

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