Links to other websites

National Institute for Health Research

The NIHR is a Government body that oversees health research in the UK.

INVOLVE

"INVOLVE is a national advisory Group, funded by the Department of Health, which aims to promote and support active public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research". Their website includes a database that you can search for words such as "asthma" and "diabetes". The database is not only for children and young people.

Medicines for Children Research Network

We are part of the MCRN. Their website has links to other Local Children's Research Networks.

United Kingdom Clinical Research Network

The UKCRN is a Government body that manages health research in the UK.

Clinical Trials Toolkit

The Clinical Trials Toolkit is a useful resource for running trials.

Medicines for Children Research Network

The Medicines for Children Research Network staff are enthusiastic in finding out what children and young people think. 'Consumer Involvement' might not sound much fun, but don't let that put you off exploring their website.

National Children’s Bureau

The NCB is interested in all sorts of things that matter to children and young people.

National Research Ethics Service

NRES is part of the National Health Service. Their website is of interest to patients, the public and research staff. If you would like to have your say about ethics, visit their 'Get Involved' page. You don't have to be an expert.

UK Clinical Research Collaboration

"The UKCRC is a partnership of organisations working to establish the UK as a world leader in clinical research". They have some publications that may interest patients and their carers.

The James Lind Alliance

"The James Lind Alliance aims to identify the most important gaps in knowledge about the effects of treatments, and has been established to bring patients and clinicians together in 'Working Partnerships' to identify and prioritise the unanswered questions that they agree are most important."

Nottingham University Hospitals

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust includes the Queen's Medical Centre and the City Hospital.

Swet Trial

Softened Water Eczema Trial A clinical trial to see if water softeners help children with eczema

Medicines for Children

The information provided with medicines is often complex and may not always be relevant to children. This website provides easily understandable information about medicines which may be prescribed for children. They have been written for parents and carers but are also suitable for older children.

Health Talk on Line

An award-winning charity website, lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. This information is based on qualitative research into patient experiences led by experts at the University of Oxford.

Human tissue Act - Revised codes of practice