About the National Institute for Health Research

Professor Dame Sally C. Davies, Director General of Research and Development at the Department of Health.

Welcome!

The National Institute for Health Research is now established as a part of the Government's strategy, 'Best Research for Best Health'. Together we are committed to establishing the NHS as an internationally recognised centre of research excellence through supporting outstanding individuals, working in world-class facilities, conducting leading-edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public.

We have continued to make excellent progress with our implementation plans following the launch of the Government's NHS R&D strategy in January 2006. Through these web pages, you will be able to view implementation plans as they are updated, find out more about the NIHR work streams and "arms length" programmes, and read the latest news on progress.

The Institute will be established on a phased basis as each of its key work areas are introduced. The NIHR will provide the framework through which we will position, manage and maintain the research, research staff and infrastructure of the NHS in England as a virtual national research facility. Its work will focus on meeting the needs of the research community, patients and the public.*

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