Information Booklets


 The changing regulatory and governance environment for health research across the UK
Published by the UKCRC (2009)

This booklet provides an overview of initiatives that have been put in place to streamline the regulatory and governance (R&G) environment. It describes how the clinical research landscape has been dramatically transformed in recent years with the introduction of a range of measures intended to reduce bureaucracy, support world class research and ultimately benefit patients.

Clinical Trials: What they are and what they’re not
Published by the UKCRC (2007)

This leaflet answers some of the many questions people have about clinical trials including: Why do we need to do them? Are they safe? What happens at the end of a trial? It was developed in collaboration with the Association of Medical Research Charities. Hard copies can be ordered from the UKCRN by emailing crncc.info@nihr.ac.uk


Understanding Clinical Trials
Published by the UKCRC (2007)

This booklet explains what clinical trials are and how and why they are carried out. It is designed to answer the many questions people may have when deciding whether to take part in a trial. Hard copies can be ordered from the UKCRN by emailing crncc.info@nihr.ac.uk

Opportunities for charities in the new clinical research environment
Published by the UKCRC (2007)

This leaflet explores the opportunities for charities provided by the new clinical research environment, including the integrated academic training pathways and the UK Clinical Research Network.

UKCRC Regulatory and Governance
Advice Service Leaflet
Published by the UKCRC (2007)

This leaflet provides an overview of the UKCRC Regulatory and Governance Advice Service including why it was needed, how it was developed and how to find out more about the service.

UKCRC Research Passport Leaflet - NHS organisations hosting research
Published by the UKCRC (2007)

This leaflet provides an introduction to the Research Passport for NHS organisations hosting research. It describes what the Research Passport is, who it is for, and the timescale for its implementation.

UKCRC Research Passport Leaflet - University Staff
Published by the UKCRC (2007)

This leaflet provides an introduction to the Research Passport for university staff, including research support staff and researchers. It describes what the Research Passport is, who it is for, and the time scale for its implementation.

UKCRC Research Passport Leaflet - University Employers
Published by the UKCRC (2007)

This leaflet provides an introduction to the Research Passport for university employers. It provides information on what the Research Passport is, who it is for, and the time scale for its implementation.

UKCRC Research Passport Flow Chart Poster
Published by the UKCRC (2007)

This poster provides an overview of how the Research Passport system works, demonstrating the principle of sharing pre-engagement checks by universities with NHS organisations and of accepting checks across NHS organisations.

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