HSC R&D Division, as part of the UK-wide community of health research stakeholders, works closely with the Health Research Authority.
The Health Research Authority (HRA) was established in December 2011 to promote and protect the interests of patients in health research and to streamline the regulation of research. The HRA works, with partners such as NIHR, to make the UK a great place to do health research, to build confidence and participation in health research, and so improve the nation’s health. Patients, participants and the public share an interest with researchers and sponsors in ensuring good, ethical research is carried out, subject to proportionate regulation.