Archived NIHR Documents
The National Institute for Health Research Progress Report 2008/09 – Delivering Health Research
The report demonstrates the NIHR’s achievements in developing the infrastructure, programmes, systems and support for research professionals to facilitate health research, and re-states the government’s commitment to make the NHS in England a centre of excellence for health research.
60 years of research in the NHS benefiting patients
This document commemorates some of the major advances in medical knowledge, treatment and patient care that have marked the first 60 years of the NHS.
Transforming Health Research - summary of progress since 2006
This short leaflet describes and updates the progress made by the NIHR in implementing the Government's health research strategy Best Research for Best Health.
Transforming Health Research - the first two years. National Institute for Health Research Progress Report 2006-2008
The report describes the achievements made by the NIHR in implementing the Government's Best Research for Best Health research strategy.
Best Research for Best Health - A new national health research strategy
Best Research for Best Health refers specifically to the programmes, funding and structures for which the Department of Health and the NHS in England are responsible.
Best Research for Best Health implementation plans
The Government's health research strategy Best Research for Best Health has a range of related objectives for which a number of implementation plans have been developed.
Implementation plans
Department of Health R&D publications
Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care
The Department of Health's Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care sets out the broad principles of good research governance. The second edition was issued in April 2005.
Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care, 2nd Ed (opens new window)