Our new briefing on the Charity Research Support Fund (CRSF) explains why it is so important to bolster charity-university research partnerships and calls on Government to increase the CRSF: shorturl.at/Jkw41 Read on 👇🧵

"People from minoritised and racialised groups... must not be penalised for missed appointments, especially if alternative access such as telephone appointments are not possible" Welcome statement from National Voices during hugely scary time which makes care access harder for many.

👉🏽 #INVISIBLE out now! A film exploring why we need more diverse voices involved in health research. Visit egality.health/be-visible #BeVisible

Clinical research is good for patients, the NHS and the economy. But in a health service under pressure, it’s often seen as important but not urgent. Our new briefing outlines why embedding research is fundamental to transforming the NHS. ⬇️ bit.ly/3zg3s4q

Clinical research unlocks access to new treatments while attracting life science💰. It's vital in areas like dementia where we lack treatments. This great new briefing from AMRC highlights why research needs to be a central to the NHS 10 year plan 👇 shorturl.at/ENCIY

Great being at HETT Show on behalf of AMRC. Lots of discussion about unlocking patient data for research, reflections on future of NHS data and meeting team from the wonderful The Brain Tumour Charity.

Great start to this life sciences session at #CPC24, with The Neurological Alliance's Georgina Carr highlighting vital role of charities in funding research informed by patient need.

The DEC has launched the Middle East Humanitarian Appeal for people affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Lebanon and the wider region. #MiddleEastAppeal Donate today. All donations will make a difference. bit.ly/MiddleEastHuma…

We’re proud to support the new APPG for Life Sciences, who have called on the Chancellor to back UK life sciences in #Budget2024. This cross-party group of MPs and peers has called for protected research funding & tax reliefs to ensure we remain a global #LifeSciences leader.

Pleased to join BioIndustry Association (BIA)'s #UKSciencesReg conf today. Especially good to hear Department of Health and Social Care Minister Merron recognise clinical research has not been enough of a priority but that "this ends now"

Lots of interesting discussion at the launch for this earlier today - and strong message from Professor Chris Whitty that it's unethical for health data custodians not to share it where patient/public benefit is clear.

I remember a press release on the shocking 2019/20 data that got zero pick up - it was deeply depressing. This progress is testament to determination, focus and how high-qual data can shine a light on injustice in health and support the vital case for driving change.

At least 21 AMRC charities funded vital research into diabetes in 2023. You can find out about some of their work below🧵 In support of #WorldDiabetesDay and our wonderful colleague Liz Perraudin who lives with #type1 a few of our team have painted their nails blue.

Clinical academics are a crucial part of the UK’s research workforce, but numbers are falling at an alarming rate. The 'Clinical researchers in the UK: reversing the decline' report, published today, outlines urgent steps to address this crisis. bit.ly/4gmTYnp

AMRC and NIHR Research Delivery Network are streamlining the process for charities to become both an AMRC Member and NIHR RDN Non-commercial Partner to help reduce the administrative burden for charities. Find out more in our news story 🔽 bit.ly/4aTWAIh

📢AMRC and UK Research and Innovation have streamlined the Global Talent visa endorsed funder process for AMRC charities. This will reduce the administrative burden on our charities to access the best researchers who can help answer pressing research questions: bit.ly/4idC2xf

The Government and Wellcome are partnering to establish a new Health Data Research Service. This partnership is exactly what is needed to help to ensure a trustworthy approach, and to build confidence among public, patients and health professionals: bit.ly/3XNJG9w

It was brilliant to join Teenage Cancer Trust at this important roundtable. Especially powerful to hear from young people with experiencing of participating in trials - centring their perspective made for a really rich discussion.

An exciting 5 years ahead for the wonderful AMRC team!