Our Research and Innovation team aims to involve and support our clinical staff to develop as researchers and to provide support to our service users, patients, carers and staff so they can take part in research.  

Our team’s goal is to promote research to ensure that future services and treatments are developed and improved based on local evidence gathered through research.  

How can the team help? 

If you are a service user

  • We can provide information about ongoing research projects in the Trust. 

  • We can help if you need any additional support to join a trial. 

  • We can answer any questions you have about our research processes and procedures.

If you are a clinical staff member  

  • We can provide information on applying for any current opportunities to develop your research career. 

  • We can support you as the first point of contact for research funding bids. 

  • We can advise about research approvals processes and provide confirmation of capacity and capability for research being undertake in the Trust. 

  • We can help provide advice on developing and registering service evaluation projects in the Trust.