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"
20 May 2021
New NIHR survey suggests public perceptions of commercial clinical research are changing.
18 May 2021
PRC: Exeter joins PRC: Bradford and PRC: Blackpool in opening recruitment for the global DAPA-MI trial which is being run in the UK and Sweden in collaboration with the Uppsala Clinical Research Centre.
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
“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
12 November 2020
The NIHR has launched five new National Patient Recruitment Centres (NPRCs) to enable more late phase commercial clinical research to be delivered within the NHS and make it easier for people to take part in studies.
19 October 2020
The world’s first participants to take part in a phase 3 trial of the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine candidate were recently recruited at a new NIHR National Patient Recruitment Centre (NPRC) based in Blackpool.
22 May 2020
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to receive funding from the Department of Health and Social Care for a Patient Recruitment Centre
22 May 2020
NHS patients will benefit from easier access to clinical research opportunities, following a £7 million government investment to launch five new regional Patient Recruitment Centres (PRCs) across England.
