Report shows impact as over 65,000 people take part in research in CRN Greater Manchester region
Greater Manchester, East Cheshire and East Lancashire's vital contribution to NIHR research delivery in 2023/24 has been outlined in a new report.
The 2023/24 Strategic Impact Report has been published by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Greater Manchester.
The brochure demonstrates how the region's research delivery community made it possible for over 65,000 participants to be part of research over the last year. This took place across more than 1,000 studies covering all health and care specialty areas.
A total of 12,664 participants recruited to research came via primary care - 20% of the total number of participants recruited to research in the region.
With participation also taking place in care homes and other community settings, this means more people than ever had the opportunity to take part in research and access new treatments and healthcare practices right on their doorstep.
Nationally, over the last year, a total of 1,045,282 people across England took part in health and care research. This is the fourth year in a row that around a million people have been involved in research supported by the NIHR CRN.
Over the last 10 years, CRN Greater Manchester has helped recruit 633,000 people on to research studies.
Roger Spencer, Chairman of the CRN Greater Manchester Partnership Board, said:
"Over the past year our network enjoyed another impactful 12 months across a range of settings and specialties. The pages in this report paint the picture of a vibrant research community which is leading the way nationally in several areas and making great strides in lots more.”
John Sitzia, Executive Director of the NIHR Research Delivery Network, said:
“Whether it’s taking part in a drug trial at a local hospital, completing an online survey, or being interviewed for research on adult social care, every contribution helps improve our understanding of how to deliver good care and ultimately helps to improve health and wellbeing in the UK and beyond.
“So we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken part in a health and care study last year. I hope that everyone who participated feels a sense of pride for their contribution.”
