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The NIHR Stroke Research Network. Judith Williamson and Zena Jones. National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network. NIHR Stroke Research Network NIHR Diabetes Research Network NIHR Dementias and Neurodegenerative Research Network NIHR Cancer Research Network
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The NIHR Stroke Research Network Judith Williamson and Zena Jones
National Institute of Health Research (NIHR)Clinical Research Network • NIHR Stroke Research Network • NIHR Diabetes Research Network • NIHR Dementias and Neurodegenerative Research Network • NIHR Cancer Research Network • NIHR Medicines for Children Research Network • NIHR Mental Health Research Network • NIHR Primary Care Network • NIHR Comprehensive Research Network
Who we are • The coordinating centre is based in Newcastle upon Tyne • We have 8 local networks based throughout England that directly manage research staff
What we do • We provide the structure and support to help researchers to carry out research in the NHS
Research • Often research from an idea - to putting into practice can take a long time – maybe 10 years or even more
Examples • Stroke Oxygen Study - SOS • TRAining for Caregivers after Stroke - TRACS • Occupational Therapy in Care Homes OTCH
Patient Carer and Public Involvement • We also make sure that patients and carers are able to comment on research at all stages of the process
Research Priorities • Acute • Prevention • Rehabilitation • Primary Care