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Welcome to the National Institute for Social Care and Health Research.

The National Institute for Social Care and Health Research (NISCHR) is the Welsh Government body that develops, in consultation with partners, strategy and policy for research in the NHS and social care in Wales.

 

NISCHR's goal is to fund today's research that will inform tomorrow's care and improve the health and wealth of the people of Wales. An advisory board provides governance and an operational steering group oversees day to day issues.

 

NISCHR manages its activities through three main strands of work which are:

  • Streamlining Research
  • Supporting Excellence And Innovation
  • Investing In The Future
     

Contact Details:

 

National Institute for Social Care and Health Research (NISCHR)
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CARDIFF
CF10 3NQ
 
Tel: 02920 82 5252
Fax: 02920 82 3997

E-mail: NISCHR@wales.gsi.gov.uk

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News from our Network

Minister launches Clinical Research Treatment Unit
23 May 2013
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Mark Drakeford, visited Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC) today for the official launch of the new Clinical Research Treatment Unit.
NISCHR CRC video
23 May 2013

NISCHR CRC has launched a new video aimed at researchers in Wales. It describes the support we can offer, with real-life examples of the way this support has made a difference to researchers.
NISCHR CRC activity in 2012 / 13
22 May 2013
Want to know more about NISCHR CRC? Here are some facts about our work in 2012 /13:

Latest news

International Clinical Trials Day – 20th May 2013
16 May 2013

May 20th marks International Clinical Trials day in commemoration of the first clinical trial conducted over 250 years ago.
Innovation programme aims to solve public sector challenges with novel business solutions
16 May 2013
The Welsh Government is calling for expressions of interest from public sector organisations in Wales.
NISCHR Conference 2013
8 May 2013

On 24 April 2013 NISCHR held its ‘Making a Difference’ Conference at Cardiff City Stadium. The one day event was attended by over 170 delegates representing a broad range of perspectives including academia, the NHS, Welsh Government and the NISCHR-funded research infrastructure.

Last updated: 16/05/2013