Consultation on new centre for clinical research
Commercial Research Delivery Centres (CRDC) were set up last year to make the UK a world leader in clinical trials.
By improving the speed and efficiency of commercial clinical research, they aim to contribute to the health and wealth of the nation.
North Midlands CRDC – one of 15 in England – is being hosted at University Hospital of North Midlands and funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research which has a role in developing the centre.
A key part of their remit is to expand clinical trials beyond large hospital trusts and into community settings and underserved regions.
Community Health Champions are being invited to have a say on patient and public involvement at the CRDC at a workshop event taking place at the Bridge Centre, Birches Head on 24th February.
The event is a chance for people to find out more about the CRDC from the staff at the Centre and suggest ways that we can ensure that people living in our communities can be involved in a meaningful way.
Deborah Faulks , Research Manager, said: “We want to ensure that people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent who might not usually be involved with research are able to help shape the way that research is carried out and what research is carried out at UHNM and not simply as becoming participants in research that is already taking place but as co-producers.”
“It is very early days and there is still lots to develop but public involvement is key to ensuring that the success of the Centre.”
People who attend the hour long workshop are being offered a £30 High Street or Amazon shopping voucher as a thank you for their time and organisers will also cover reasonable travel expenses.
