About Health and Medical, Education and Research Centre

We offer a wide range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our patients. From routine check-ups to specialized treatments, we've got you covered.

Health Perspective:
The Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), who also serves as HMERC’s Chief Executive Officer, directs the health research operations of HMERC. The HMERC Coordinating Centre, hosted by NHS trusts, universities, and life science organizations, is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of health research activities. Contract management boards established by DHSC ensure that health-related contractual obligations are met, promoting efficient delivery of research objectives. Additionally, HMERC functional leaders provide support in health communications, digital innovation, data management, technology, and public partnerships to enhance healthcare research and services.

Education Perspective:
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), guided by its Chief Scientific Adviser and the Science Research and Evidence (SRE) Directorate, collaborates with academic institutions like the University of Leeds and the University of Southampton. These partnerships aim to strengthen research and educational programs in health sciences, fostering an environment where academic knowledge and practical healthcare applications merge. Functional leaders contribute expertise in digital tools, technology, and public engagement to enhance educational outreach and collaboration.

Research Perspective:
Research operations are strategically managed by DHSC's Chief Scientific Adviser and the SRE Directorate, ensuring high-quality research output from the HMERC Coordinating Centre. Hosted by NHS trusts, universities, and life science organizations, the HMERC Coordinating Centre facilitates multidisciplinary research efforts focused on health innovation. Through contract management boards and functional leaders specializing in data, technology, communications, and public engagement, the research process remains streamlined, evidence-based, and impactful.

At Health and  Medical, Education and  Research Centre, our mission is to provide high-quality healthcare services to our patients. We strive to make our patients feel comfortable and cared for during every visit.

HMERC is an innovative organization supported by the different organisations with a mission to enhance health, education, and research to improve the well-being and prosperity of the nation.

Working in collaboration with the NHS, universities, local governments, research institutions, patients, and the public, we fund, facilitate, and conduct cutting-edge research in health, education, and social care. Our goal is to drive positive change in health outcomes, promote educational advancements, and foster economic growth through evidence-based research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

HMERC also plays a pivotal role in supporting applied health research in low- and middle-income countries, primarily funded through UK government international development initiatives. We are committed to improving global health equity by developing sustainable solutions that address pressing health and education challenges worldwide.

At Health and  Medical, Education and  Research Centre, our mission is to provide high-quality healthcare services to our patients. We strive to make our patients feel comfortable and cared for during every visit.

The Research Delivery Network (RDN) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to enhance the health and care system’s ability to attract, optimize, and conduct research across England. Established on October 1, 2024, it succeeded the Clinical Research Network (CRN).

The RDN is comprised of 12 Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs) and a Coordinating Centre (RDNCC), all working together under unified leadership as one cohesive organization. We contribute to NIHR’s mission of improving the nation’s health and economic well-being through research.

Funding Research

Explore our various funding programmes, schools, research units, and libraries of published research. Specific parts of our infrastructure are also dedicated to providing research funding in particular areas to drive innovation and growth.

Vision, Mission, and Purpose

Our vision is for the UK to be recognized globally as a leader in delivering high-quality research that is inclusive, accessible, and transformative for health and care.

Our mission is to empower the health and care system to attract, optimize, and deliver research throughout England.

We focus on two core purposes:

1. Supporting the effective delivery of high-quality research as an active partner within the research ecosystem.
2. Enhancing the capacity and capability of research delivery infrastructure to meet future needs.

This approach aims to:

• Increase access to health and social care research for people wherever they live.
• Address evolving population needs by delivering diverse research and focusing on areas of greatest need.
• Provide robust support to the health and care system through research initiatives.
• Integrate research as a routine aspect of care delivery.
• Foster economic growth by attracting investment to the UK.

Why We Transitioned from CRN to RDN

The UK’s health and care research needs have evolved and will continue to do so. Building on CRN’s achievements, the RDN was established to broaden the scope of research across more health and care settings, providing consistent, collaborative, and customer-focused services.

By functioning as a single organization with shared responsibility across the RRDNs and RDNCC, we aim to:

• Ensure uniformity in organizational structures and job roles.
• Introduce innovative working methods that empower individuals across the RDN to share their expertise and experience.

Our focus is on supporting the entire RDN Portfolio rather than individual studies, including building strategic capacity and capability to ensure the health and care system can conduct all types of research effectively, now and in the future.

A commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and value for money underpins our services, ensuring they evolve to meet the changing needs of our stakeholders and the UK health and care system.

We are building a sustainable, adaptable organization that is prepared for the future. Our goal is to cement the UK’s reputation as a global leader in high-quality research that is inclusive, accessible, and transformative for health and care across England and the wider UK.

We offer a wide range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our patients. From routine check-ups to specialized treatments, we've got you covered.

The Research Delivery Network (RDN) supports research across England through various funding mechanisms aimed at promoting high-quality, impactful studies. Funding is provided to facilitate a wide range of research projects, from early-stage studies to large-scale clinical trials, as well as health and social care research addressing public health priorities.

Our funding infrastructure includes:

• Funding Programmes: Structured initiatives that provide financial resources to researchers, institutions, and collaborative projects aiming to advance health and social care research. These programmes often have specific themes or priorities, such as mental health, chronic diseases, or innovative healthcare technologies.
• Research Schools: Centres of excellence that promote research training, capacity building, and the development of new research methodologies. They often focus on areas like public health, primary care, and social care, contributing to the national research agenda.
• Research Units: Specialized teams dedicated to conducting research in focused areas, such as epidemiology, genomics, or health policy. These units often work in collaboration with universities, hospitals, and other research organizations.
• Libraries of Published Research: Repositories of published studies, reports, and findings generated by funded research projects. These libraries ensure knowledge dissemination and accessibility, enabling healthcare professionals, researchers, and the public to benefit from research outcomes.

Additionally, certain parts of our infrastructure are designed to provide targeted funding for specific areas of research. For example, programmes may be established to address urgent public health challenges, promote innovation in healthcare delivery, or support underserved communities.

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