We were at the @UKLabour party conference earlier this week, raising the big issues facing our members with MPs!
We also met with colleagues from across the sector to discuss workforce, the National Cancer Plan, and how we can work together to drive the change we need to see.
Proud of my small part in this from @AMRC & @wellcometrust. Non-commercial clinical research funding = big bucks for the UK economy & better lives for patients. They invest in infrastructure & the research workforce, attracting pharma trials while funding in areas industry won't.
New @FrontierEcon report, commissioned by AMRC and @wellcometrust, showcases the many benefits of non-commercial clinical research.
It reveals the ‘triple dividend’ this research brings to the UK: unlocking growth, supporting the NHS and improving lives. https://t.co/xbVGaqlUBl
Today’s the day! We’re excited to share our 2025-2030 strategy: https://t.co/OiamuwJgNx.
It builds on the success of our previous work, but with two important changes. Find out more about how we developed the strategy in CEO @NMRPerrin’s blog: https://t.co/ImTIE36dtg.
You can also explore our refreshed website which has a new navigation and design.
It was brilliant to join @TeenageCancer 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.
Today we hosted a roundtable at @UKParliament on the barriers young people with cancer face accessing clinical trials, chaired by @steveyemm MP and our Chief Nurse Louise Soanes @lsoanes.
The Government and @wellcometrust 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: https://t.co/jy4lkeeqF0
📢AMRC and @UKRI_News 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: https://t.co/op0KcQl9Ja
AMRC and @NIHRrdn 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 🔽 https://t.co/Zxpr702K8h
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.
https://t.co/BaE74VrDB2
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 @LizPerraudin who lives with #type1 a few of our team have painted their nails blue. #NailingDiabetes
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.
Some #NHS data
2019/20?
#CGM access #T1D children
Least deprived 25%; Most Deprived 13%%
#Core20PLUS5 for children launched Nov 2022 post work with @BolaOwolabi8 team
In 2024?
Least deprived 90%; Most Deprived 86%
How's that for closing the gap.
Congrats to all concerned 🥰
Lots of interesting discussion at the launch for this earlier today - and strong message from @CMO_England that it's unethical for health data custodians not to share it where patient/public benefit is clear.
Professor Cathie Sudlow's review of the health data landscape has been published today. We’re pleased to have contributed to the review and welcome its findings.
Read our full response ⬇️
https://t.co/M6LeIlB3gq
Pleased to join @BIA_UK's #UKSciencesReg conf today. Especially good to hear @DHSCgovuk Minister Merron recognise clinical research has not been enough of a priority but that "this ends now"
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.
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.
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Great start to this life sciences session at #CPC24, with @NeuroAlliance's Georgina Carr highlighting vital role of charities in funding research informed by patient need.
Great being at @HETTShow 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 @BrainTumourOrg.
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 👇 https://t.co/3ap5Ix0kLo
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. ⬇️
https://t.co/eP9XTsxyl7