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Research and development
Developing evidence to inform and underpin health and social care policy and commissioning research focussed on the needs of patients and the public.
Best research for best health
The Government’s goals for research and development in the NHS.
Research governance
Guidance and further information about the Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care.
Research Capability Programme
Primary aims and further details about the Department’s Research Capability Programme.
Research and development publications
Publications from NHS Research and development programmes.
Other funders
Other funders of health and social care research including funding councils, research councils and research charities.
Policy Research Programme
Policy aims, priorities and current research being carried out.
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
The NIHR provides the framework through which the Department of Health maintains and manages the research, research staff and research infrastructure of the NHS in England.
Science and Innovation Strategy 2006
The development of the health research strategy and long-term challenges facing UK science and innovation.
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Science and innovation investment framework 2004-14
Government thoughts on the long term challenges facing UK science and innovation.
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