What is NRES?
The National Research Ethics Service (NRES) comprises the former Central Office for Research Ethics Committees (COREC) and Research Ethics Committees (RECs) in England. Its purpose is to protect the rights, safety, dignity and well-being of research participants, whilst facilitating and promoting ethical research. NHS Research Ethics Committees provide independent advice to participants, researchers, funders, sponsors, employers, care organisations and professionals on the extent to which proposals for research studies comply with recognised ethical standards.