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£21m investment in clinical research by Welsh government (27 July 2017)

Date: 27/07/2017
Duncan Lewis, Clinical Negligence Solicitors, £21m investment in clinical research by Welsh government

Welsh Assembly Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has announced that more than £21 million will be invested by the Welsh government during the next year in high-quality research in the Welsh NHS, to help researchers develop the treatments of tomorrow.

The Health Secretary for Wales made the announcement during a visit to the Clinical Research and Innovation Centre at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

The centre is an example of the strategic investment by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, which provides a focal point for researchers and delivery staff to participate in groundbreaking research.

The centre has also ensured that patients can receive treatment closer to home.

An example of research being led in Wales includes the PARAMEDIC 2 trial, which looked at whether the drug adrenaline is helpful or harmful in the treatment of a cardiac arrest occurring outside hospital.

This research will help to improve the treatment of people who have a cardiac arrest not only in Wales, but across the world – and, in turn, maximises Wales’ international competitiveness in research, says the Welsh Assembly.

Last year, more than 17,000 patients participated in nearly 480 clinical research studies across a broad range of disease areas – including dementia, stroke, cancer, diabetes and mental health, all of which will help to maximise the international competitiveness of Wales as a destination for research.

The funding demonstrates the continued investment being made by the Welsh government to ensure every health board and trust across Wales is well placed to support a robust environment for research – and also ensure patients in Wales have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials and global drug discovery programmes.

Announcing the funding, Welsh Assembly Health Secretary Vaughan Gething said:

“We recognise the significant role research plays in improving health outcomes – which is why the Welsh government has committed more than £21m as part of a package of support to strengthen the research environment in the Welsh NHS.

“Facilities such as the Clinical Research and Innovation Centre at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board play an important role in increasing research opportunities for patients to join national and international high-quality research studies within their locality.

“There is a growing body of evidence that research environments lead to improved outcomes for patients – we need to support and encourage patients, carers and staff to fully embrace research and make it a core activity within the NHS.

“We want to make Wales one of the most attractive places in the world for academic and clinical research – as part of this package, we are continuing to invest significantly in health and social care research, which will help attract the best talent to Wales”.


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