Welcome to the UK Clinical Research Collaboration

The UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) is a partnership of organisations working to establish the UK as a world leader in clinical research, by harnessing the power of the NHS. Our aim is to re-engineer the environment in which clinical research is conducted in the UK, to benefit the public and patients by improving national health and increasing national wealth.
Read more about the UKCRC and how the collaboration works.

The Five Activities

Developing a comprehensive infrastructure to underpin clinical research.
Building up an expert research workforce to support clinical research.
Developing incentives for research in the NHS.
Streamlining the regulatory and governance environment.
Developing a coordinated approach to research funding.

Working in Partnership

The UKCRC brings together the key organisations that shape the clinical research environment in the UK. This includes the main funding bodies, academia, the NHS regulatory bodies, industry and patients.
UKCRC Partners

Clinical trials information launched for patients and the public

cover of Clinical Trials Booklet and leafletThe UKCRC has launched a new leaflet to introduce clinical trials to patients and the public. The leaflet accompanies the Understanding Clinical Trials booklet, which provides in-depth information on the design and conduct of clinical trials and aims to answer the questions of those considering taking part.

Download copies of the booklet and leaflet