All research undertaken within the NHS must have a favourable opinion from an independent Research Ethics Committee (REC).  Find out useful tips & contact details and meeting dates for local committees.

If you are not already employed by NWLH NHS Trust, you may need to apply for honorary contract prior to commencing your research. Find out how to apply.

NOTE: NWLH NHS Trust will be joining the research passport scheme. To read more about this scheme go to http://www.rdforum.nhs.uk/passport/passport_intro.htm 

NWLH NHS Trust (Northwick Park, St Mark's, Central Middlesex Hospitals) provides a service for the running of clinical trials with speedy intiation and efficient recruitment from our experienced investigators.     

The new funding strategy unveiled by Department of Health in 2006, which will shape the way research is conducted within the NHS in the UK in the future. Find out more about the strategy, funding calls etc.

R&D and Ethics are 2 separate and independent departments running alongside each other offering help with setting up and approving research. Here you will find who the best person is to help with your enquiry.