Research & Development
• HSC R&D Division is a regional function, funding research across all health and social care
in NI - focus on translational and applied research directly relevant to service user needs
- awards through peer reviewed process to assure quality studies are funded
• Published evidence shows that research active healthcare organisations provide better
care and outcomes for patients and attract high calibre clinicians and other professionals
• Return on investment in HSC research is four-fold or greater, allowing researchers to
attract more funding to Northern Ireland
• Investment in research has also grown a strong reputation for Northern Ireland
researchers as co-investigators in UK-wide studies led from outside NI
• Involving patients and carers as partners enhances the success of research
• Research changes lives…..it should & must be regarded as a core activity of health and
social care