Where can I get advice on getting NHS permissions for research?
The National Institute for Health Research Coordinated System for Gaining NHS Permission (NIHR CSP) will be rolled out during 2008. A system is being developed which will ensure clinical research studies are approved quickly through a consistent and streamlined process whilst addressing all quality assurance and statutory research requirements. It will be delivered by a national CSP Unit based in the UK Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre. The Unit will be supported by teams of staff based within the 25 Comprehensive Local Research Networks who will work closely with their constituent NHS organisations. For more information, visit the NIHR CSP pages on the UK Clinical Research Network (UKCRN) website.
