North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards 2023
22 May 2023
The finalists have been announced for awards recognising the best innovators and researchers in health and care in Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire and South Cumbria.
22 May 2023
The finalists have been announced for awards recognising the best innovators and researchers in health and care in Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire and South Cumbria.
05 May 2023
Frank Martin is the new R&D Manager at PRC:Blackpool
14 December 2022
Research awareness event held at Blackpool raises the profile of the PRC and the importance of studies
02 December 2022
NHS England Award Funding to Community Partners to develop two CORE20plus5-aligned Community Research Hubs
14 November 2022
“The success of the COVID 19 Vaccine in the UK is down to research and every person who volunteers. We now have treatments, as a result of trials, for COVID that are saving lives. Clinical Research is vital to fight this pandemic."
13 October 2022
Team days are an important part of our work calendar and a team day has a lot of benefits. It's important for the team to have dedicated time to come together to get to know each other better, which leads to building trust, encouraging communication and that all helps to increase our collaborations and build a stronger, more effective team.
28 September 2022
This study will build a network of patients, carers, healthcare professionals and researchers with a specialist interest in palliative care and head and neck cancer across Liverpool, Sheffield and Newcastle.
27 September 2022
“This study, supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research across more than 100 sites, provides the UK with the opportunity to lead the way in a disease which impacts infants globally."
27 September 2022
"Everything we do in medicine is based on evidence, and we get this evidence from clinical trials. By registering to take part in research, you are helping to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage illnesses – both now, and for future generations."
23 September 2022
"Research is an important and accessible part of medical advancement that can be achieved to its highest in every GP practice, regardless of what community they serve."
21 September 2022
Jen has helped develop the CRN's vision to ensure that research should not just be taking place in our hospitals but also in community settings, in social care, nursing homes, schools, local authorities and in people’s own homes. Thanks to her work, the Network has been able to start delivering on this ambition.
09 August 2022
New data from the NIHR shows that the national Patient Recruitment Centres (PRCs) are achieving their study set-up and recruitment ambitions.
28 June 2022
"My vision is that by promoting the culture of research, supporting teams, cross-cutting collaborations within the NHS and other key organisations across the region, we should improve the survival and experience of our cancer patients. "
11 May 2022
Judges were impressed by all 180 nominations received – a record number - and had a tough job to decide which should go through to the finals which will be held at Edge Hill University on 23 June.
23 March 2022
Clinical Research Network: North West Coast launch new financial model
21 February 2022
"As the demand for good experienced research staff is ever increasing and the nursing workforce gets smaller it is sensible to recognise the essential support Clinical Research Practitioners give the research workforce."
15 October 2021
Clinical Leads will play a key leadership role in the ongoing development and performance of the Network, providing leadership, advice and accountability for the activities of their research communities.
27 August 2021
Clinical Research Network: North West Coast appoints new Specialty Research Leads
13 August 2021
The Research Ready Communities programme helps local communities to find out about what health research is, how it can benefit them, and how to take part in and shape research.
18 June 2021
Specialty Research Lead roles are key leadership roles in the network helping to effectively deliver NIHR research for patients benefit. Individuals will agree to work in partnership with the NIHR CRN to drive forward the delivery of clinical research across the healthcare organisations in the NWC region.
17 June 2021
"Firstly, let me say what an honour and privilege it is to be appointed to this position. I am particularly honoured to be the first nurse to hold this post"
05 February 2021
Sub-specialty Leadership roles are key roles helping the LCRN to effectively deliver NIHR research for patients benefit. Individuals will agree to work in partnership with the NIHR CRN CC/DH to drive forward the delivery of clinical research across the healthcare organisations in the NWC region.
16 December 2020
“I am delighted that Jen has agreed to join the team, she brings with her a clear strength in health services research for patient benefit and an ability to engage with stakeholders in both NHS and non-NHS settings . The region’s local communities will now benefit from her strong ambition for research access equality.” Prof Enitan Carrol
16 December 2020
“We have been hugely inspired by the research team at Shifa Surgery, they have shown us how important a community led approach to research is and now we are looking to engage with other practices who can replicate this approach across our region. This study is pivotal in helping us find treatment options at an early stage to manage COVID-19 in the community.” Julie Mugarza
16 December 2020
“I am delighted to be bringing Vicky back to the Network. Having worked with her for several years I know that her skills and capability will allow us to build our research capacity as part of our new 3 year strategy. Congratulations Vicky and welcome back.” Dr Chris Smith