On this #InternationalWomensDay , just finished great NIHR Research Strategy & Engagement Board in Leeds, first time in North of England. With leaders from NIHR and beyond, we had rich discussions on delivering life changing research, maximising impact for patients & public.

The #WomensHealthStrategy is driving better outcomes for women by improving understanding of women’s health issues and ensuring women’s voices and choices are listened to.

Today at the #WomensHealthSummit we’re announcing our priorities for 2024 🔻

The government has published its full response to Lord O’Shaughnessy’s independent review into commercial clinical trials in the UK 🇬🇧

Find out how we plan to make the UK one of the best places in the world to conduct clinical trials🔻

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The full government response to the James O'Shaughnessy review has been published. It emphasises our commitment to maintaining a rich and balanced research portfolio that delivers impactful #research to improve health for patients and the public. gov.uk/government/pub…

We have awarded almost £42 million to establish 14 new Health Tech Research Centres across England that will drive life-changing research into health technologies. Find out more: nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-awar…

My annual report focuses on health in an ageing society.

People are living longer than previous generations. It is something to celebrate but we need to maximise quality of life and minimise the time people spend in ill health. (1/5)

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Thanks to UK in India🇬🇧🇮🇳 for hosting a wonderful event for NIHR Global Health Early Career Researchers at the British High Commission in Delhi with our Chief Executive Lucy Chappell

This week Lucy Chappell visited Bangalore Medical College to meet research teams working on two pioneering NIHR Global Health Research projects in maternal and newborn health. Read more:

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NIHR will spend an additional £30 million per year to significantly increase opportunities for healthcare professionals to include research in their careers.

We are working with NHS England to ensure the barriers to research careers are overcome.

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I’m delighted to announce the #ResearchReset programme has achieved its aim, with 80% of all studies and 83% of commercial studies delivering to time and target. Thank you to those who made this possible 🎯

To mark #NHS75 I was delighted to thank The Health Research Authority amazing staff and volunteers for helping to make health and social care research happen ethically and safely.
Their hard work and dedication is making a real difference. Thank you!

To mark #NHS75 , on behalf of the NIHR Research I would like to thank NHS for helping patients and the public at all stages of their lives whilst we drive better health outcomes and innovation through research.

This funding from NIHR Research for cutting-edge equipment and technology will mean that more people can take part in clinical research across England. I'm so grateful for the continuing support of the many people who take part in research to help shape our future health and care

On this #Red4Research day, I want to thank everyone who participates, supports and undertakes research. Because of you, lives are improved and saved. Thank you.

Fascinating to join Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Professor Chris Whitty Charlotte Watts at The Crick to hear how strong fundamental & translational science underpins research tackling global health inequalities in hep B, COVID and making equipment more accessible - all essential for pandemic preparedness.

Honoured to have opportunity to speak at RCPCH conference this week to spotlight how NIHR invests in children & young people research and is committed to continue. Research is everybody's business - NIHR Research can help you get involved. Help us #shapethefuture .

Calling research funders everywhere!

Following the launch of the International Science Partnerships Fund, what lessons can the 🌍 development research community draw from Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) & Newton Fund?

Find out now ➡️ bit.ly/3OJOhG1

#ResearchFunding #ODA #ISPF
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Great to join @NHSRDForum to talk on addressing inequalities with Professor Clare Bambra and Bola Owolabi. The interest, enthusiasm & commitment from R&D community is clear; they worked so hard through COVID pandemic, portfolio reset and are looking forward to further R&D opportunities.

I’m speaking at #PrixGalien as a panellist today discussing the role of the in NHS driving public sector innovation. Research and innovation underpin high quality care and outcomes for patients with the NHS as a crucial partner. Im Looking forward to exploring future developments