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Update March 20: COVID-19 / NIHR research

The below information is for staff that we at the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands (LCRN) support regarding the ongoing COVID-19 / coronavirus situation.

The LCRN will publish updates regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our activities on this website, please check back for updates. 

The NIHR has provided information on steps all NIHR will be taking going forward. The key points are: 

  • The NIHR Clinical Research Network is pausing the site set up of any new or ongoing studies at NHS and social care sites that are not nationally prioritised COVID-19 studies.
  • Staff working on topics other than COVID-19 should prioritise frontline care, where requested to do so by their employing organisations.
  • Researchers should consult with their employers to make facilities which currently support research studies available for frontline care.

Visit the NIHR website to read the full statement