NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre: Newcastle

20/06/2025

Happy Red4Research Day from everyone at CRDC Newcastle! ♥️

Thank you to all of our team for everything that they do to support the delivery of commercial research in our region, and to improve the experience of patients taking part in vital research.

Also, a special thank you to the research teams at our spoke sites for their support during our first few months as a CRDC. It has been a pleasure working with them and we can’t wait to continue developing these partnerships, in order to improve access to new treatments for patients across the North East.

Exciting times ahead! 🎉

20/05/2025

🎉 Happy International Clinical Trials Day from all of us at CRDC Newcastle! We are proud to be part of the revolution of the commercial research landscape in the UK.

💊 Working together with our spoke sites, we aim to bring new treatments closer to the communities that need them most, as well as improve the experience of participating in commercial research for our wonderful patients.

🗣️ Contact us to find out more about working with CRDC Newcastle.

09/04/2025

As we mentioned last week, we are delighted that we are now officially a NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre! Our aim is to increase capacity for commercial research across the North East, and improve the efficiency of commercial trial delivery. We will operate a hub and spoke model, allowing us to increase equity of access to new treatments for patients living in the region.

We would like to thank our spoke sites, listed below, for all of their support throughout the application process, and we can't wait to work together over the next 7 years and beyond!

Newcastle GP Services
North West North Tyneside Primary Care Network
Northumbria Primary Care
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Follow us to hear more about our journey!

01/04/2025

From today, we have officially become an NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC)! Our name will change across all our social media channels, but our commitment to supporting commercial research remains the same. Stay tuned for more updates!

06/12/2024

We are over the moon with this kind feedback from one of our research participants 🙏
We do our best to make everyone who comes to us feel welcome and looked after.

20/11/2024

Interested in taking part in research at PRC: Newcastle?🔍Check out our studies page to find out what opportunities are available today: https://researchplusme.co.uk/studies/

15/10/2024

📢October is

People with raised cholesterol are more likely to have heart disease. By taking part in research, you can help us learn more about health conditions that are associated with cholesterol levels.

Find out more: www.researchplusme.co.uk/

23/05/2024

If you are 55+, have type 2 diabetes & a history of heart disease, then you might be able to take part in one of our research studies. Find out more about this study and others by signing up to Research+Me: researchplusme.co.uk ✍️

09/05/2024

Would you like to join our friendly, welcoming team as a Data Manager?

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of data management for multiple research studies all at varying stages of set up, recruitment and follow up. This will include designing study worksheets, timely data input and supporting the research team, study sponsors and monitors in the management of data queries and resolution.

Applications are welcome from Data Managers with previous experience and a strong interest in research

Hurry - applications close on Sunday, 12 May.

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9317-24-0892?employerCode=C9317&payBand=BAND_4&language=en

09/04/2024

Depression can interfere with your ability to work, eat, sleep, and enjoy life.

If you currently have depression and have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you may be a good fit for our clinical research study.

ASCEnD is a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a new combination of existing medications in improving bipolar depression.

If you would like to get involved or find out more, click here ➡ https://redcap.link/rpm-ascend-justr

20/03/2024

Yesterday we said goodbye to the wonderful Sandra, who has retired having worked for The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for 17 years. Sandra joined our team in 2019 and she has been instrumental to our work since then.
Sandra, we wish you a very happy retirement. We'll miss you!💖

07/03/2024

People who are 55+, have type 2 diabetes & a history of heart disease might be able to take part in one of our research studies.
Find out more about this study and others by signing up to Research+Me➡️ researchplusme.co.uk

Welcome to our Research+Me homepage. Find out everything you need to know before signing up to our research registry for clinical trials.