Research support
Find out about how we can support and facilitate research within the University of Bath, and local primary and community health and social care organisations.
Bath and North East Somerset Swindon and Wiltshire Research Hub
We support all aspects of applied health research within the University of Bath and local primary and community care.
Research Support
We support all aspects of applied health research involving primary and community care, from help with preparing research proposals and obtaining relevant approvals, to advising on involving the public in research.
Research governance
Research Governance applies to organisations and individuals that have responsibilities for health and social care research.
Costs associated with NHS and HSC research
Understand the costs associated with NHS and HSC research and how we can help with attribution of these costs.
Sponsorship for research involving the NHS and HSC
All research that falls within the scope of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research requires a sponsor. Find out more about sponsorship.
Research approval and regulation
Before a research study can start in the NHS and Health and Social Care (HSC); it must be approved by the relevant bodies and health regulatory organisations.
Research Passport
Find out what a Research Passport is, who needs one and how to get one.
Public Involvement in Research
Public involvement means research being carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ them. We promote and support public involvement amongst researchers and the public through our Participate Network.
Involving the public in research
We can support researchers, who are getting help from the Research Design Service (RDS), to involve the public in their research.
Participate Network
People with experience of a health condition, service users and members of the public can help to improve health research by joining our Participate Network.
Why join the Participate Network?
There are many benefits to joining the Participate Network. Here are just a few.
Join the Participate Network
People with experience of a health condition, health service users and members of the public can improve health research by joining our Participate Network.
Research in the NHS and HSC during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Health Research Authority (HRA) have developed guidance to support research in the NHS and HSC during the coronavirus pandemic.
HRA guidance for fast track review for COVID-19 studies
This guidance is for researchers who have a study that they would like to be considered for fast-track review by the HRA and REC.
HRA guidance about COVID-19 for sponsors, sites and researchers
This guidance relates to NHS Research Ethics Committee (REC) and NHS arrangements.
Other useful HRA COVID-19 related guidance and information for NHS and HSC research
Guidance includes seeking consent and using patient data; information includes approved COVID-19 studies and how the HRA are working during the pandemic.
News
Our latest news and updates.
BSW ICB formally established on 1st July 2022
BSW Integrated Care Board (ICB) formally established on 1st July 2022
HRA launch new student research eligibility criteria and toolkit
Find out which student studies will be able to apply for ethics review and HRA and HCRW Approval or devolved administration equivalent.
NIHR CRN Portfolio Application Form (PAF) to be removed from IRAS
The NIHR CRN Portfolio Application Form (PAF) in IRAS will be removed from 4th November 2020 - find out how to apply for NIHR CRN support.
The way amendments are notified to Research Ethics Committees and HRA & HCRW Approval has changed
A new amendment tool and amendment online submission portal has been introduced, which changes the way amendments are notified.
New online booking service for IRAS submissions will be rolled out on Tuesday 19th May 2020
As part of the ongoing Research Systems programme of work to improve services for applicants.
BSW Research Hub Newsletter
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BSW Research Hub Newsletter - Summer 2022
Welcome to the summer edition of the BSW Research Hub quarterly e-newsletter.
Participate in research
Here you will find current research studies that are looking for participants.
Team
Our team members and what they do.
BSW Research Hub Manager
BSW Research Hub Manager oversees research within the Department for Health and research active primary and community care partner organisations.
Research Governance Facilitator
Supports research governance activities for the Department for Health, BSW Integrated Care Board and primary and community care partners.
Business Support Officer
The Business Support Officer supports the Research Hub Manager with the day-to-day Research Hub activities.
About us
We are a partnership between B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, the Department for Health within the University of Bath (where the Hub is located) and local community healthcare providers Wiltshire Health and Care and HCRG Care Group.
We also have active links with research staff at local charitable organisations including Designability, the Research Institute for the Care of the Older People (RICE), Dorothy House Hospice and Baby Check Bath CIC.
Contact BSW R&D Hub
Contact us to find out more or to ask any questions.