National Health Information and Support Sources
Please click on the link below for our list of national health information and support sources.
www.healthtalkonline.org/Page/National_Health_Information
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre (NIHR CRN CC)
The National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre (NIHR CRN CC), formerly known as UKCRN Coordinating Centre (UKCRN CC), was established to support clinical research and to facilitate the conduct of trials and other well-designed studies within the NHS.
It oversees the development and functioning of Clinical Research Networks for specific types of condition (cancer, diabetes, dementia and neurodegenerative diseases, medicines for children, mental health and stroke, together with the primary care and Comprehensive Clinical Research Networks in England which support research in all areas of disease and clinical need.
Each network website offers information for patients and the public.
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
The NIHR, which funded this healthtalkonline website, manages and maintains health research int the NHS in England. Its work focuses on meeting the needs of the research community, patients and the public, as it delivers the government’s health research strategy, ‘Best research for Best Health’ (2006)
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Researchanddevelopment/
National Cancer Research Institute
The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) is a UK-wide partnership between the government, charity and industry which promotes co-operation in cancer research among the 21 member organisations, for the benefit of patients, the public and the scientific community. It has a Patient and Public page at:
www.ncri.org.uk/default.asp?s=1&p=11
The Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC)
AMRC is a membership organisation of the leading medical and health research charities in the UK. Working with our member charities and partners, we aim to support the sector’s effectiveness and advance medical research by developing best practice, providing information and guidance, improving public dialogue about research and science, and influencing government.
Medical Research Council (MRC)
For over 50 years the MRC has been conducting clinical trials to address important public health questions and improve clinical care. It aims to:
- Encourage and support research to improve human health.
- Produce skilled researchers.
- Advance and disseminate knowledge and technology to improve the quality of life and economic competitiveness of the UK.
- Promote dialogue with the public about medical research.
The MRC Clinical Trials Unit
www.ctu.mrc.ac.uk.
The MRC Clinical Trials Unit is a centre of excellence for clinical trials, meta-analyses and epidemiological studies, strengthening and expanding the evidence base for health care nationally and internationally. It coordinates a number of high-quality trials in cancer and HIV, and undertakes research in areas such as rheumatoid arthritis, respiratory disorders, infectious diseases, and haematological disease.
