Research: Get Involved

Today’s research is tomorrow’s care. People being looked after in the NHS today benefit from research that has already taken place and will continue to benefit from research taking place now.

Members of the public have an essential role to play. Research can answer questions, filling in the gaps in knowledge and change the way doctors and health professionals care for their patients.  

We have a range of different types of research that needs the support from people in our communities.

There are many different ways people can take part in health and social care research, including:

• receiving a new treatment
• answering questionnaires
• giving researchers permission to look at your medical notes
• giving a blood or urine sample
• Taking part in clinical trials 

Patient information on clinical trials

If you are currently a patient with us and wish to take part or find out if there’s a clinical trial available for your conditions, please inform your treating clinician.

If you are a patient with us, you may be asked by a consultant / healthcare practitioner or approached by a research nurse / midwife to see if you would like to take part in a clinical trial. Taking part is voluntary and you may change your mind at any time.