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.

Research Governance applies to organisations and individuals that have responsibilities for health and social care research.

Understand the costs associated with NHS and HSC research and how we can help with attribution of these costs.

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.

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.

People with experience of a health condition, health service users and members of the public can improve health research by joining our Participate Network.

We can support researchers, who are getting help from the Research Design Service (RDS), with PPI in their research.

Here you will find links to useful toolkits, guidance, articles, and training to support embedding EDI in your health and social care research.

Here you will find key questions to consider when developing an EDI strategy for your health and social care research funding application.

Here you will find an overview on why monitoring the diversity of people involved in your health and social care project is important, and examples of forms.

Here you will find case studies of health and social care research projects that have successfully embedded EDI.

Here you will find details of local community groups who are happy to support you with involving the public in your health and social care research project.

HRA launch Quality Standards and Design and Review Principles to improve information given to people taking part in research.

BSW Integrated Care Board (ICB) formally established on 1st July 2022

Find out which student studies will be able to apply for ethics review and HRA and HCRW Approval or devolved administration equivalent.

BSW Research Hub Manager oversees research within the Department for Health and research active primary and community care partner organisations.

Supports research governance activities for the Department for Health, BSW Integrated Care Board and primary and community care partners.