Resources
Find the latest sector reports with our easy-to-use resource library
UKRD contributes to a significant number of different resources relating to health and care research, including independently conducted surveys of our research leadership community, collaborations with other health and care partners, case studies of best practice and published reviews and reports.
Here you can find a collection of these resources, which can be filtered by subject matter to help you find the materials most relevant to you.
- Report
UKRD Summit 2025 report
This report reflects on collaborative and motivating nature of the 2025 event; bringing delegate, speaker and sponsor feedback together with the views of UKRD chair Nick McNally. Read the full report
- Publication
UK research finance guidance
Produced by and for NHS research finance managers, this document provides guidance intended to support system improvements and better use of research funding by NHS organisations to enhance patient care and experience.
- External bodies
Research and innovation highlighted as essential enablers of change in new DHSC planning framework
The Wellcome Report has published a report that sets out a vision for science to be embedded at the heart of the UK National Health Service (NHS). It examines the current context of the research ecosystem and outlines recommendations to achieve the vision.
- Report
Academy of Medical Sciences and National Academy of Medicine publish joint report on climate change and health
The report highlights how climate change is already contributing to poorer health outcomes globally and calls for greater collaboration between researchers and policymakers to reduce emissions, improve resilience and support vulnerable communities.
- Report
Report highlights the impact of non-commercial clinical research
This is a good practice guide for engaging with underrepresented groups in research, providing insights and practical suggestions to increase participation in research.
- External bodies
Government publishes update on transforming the UK clinical research system
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published an update on its Transforming the UK Clinical Research System programme, outlining progress towards a faster, more inclusive and efficient NHS research environment.
- Report
The Wellcome Trust publishes a vision for a research and innovation-driven NHS – UKRD – R&D Leaders in the NHS
The Wellcome Report has published a report that sets out a vision for science to be embedded at the heart of the UK National Health Service (NHS). It examines the current context of the research ecosystem and outlines recommendations to achieve the vision.
- Report
UK Research and Innovation reports on the decline in clinical research
The report says that “future clinical research is under threat due to a clearly documented decline in clinical research staff, both in absolute numbers and – more strikingly – in proportion to the expanding NHS workforce”.
- Survey
UKRD publishes the results of its recent clinical trials set up and delivery survey
In September 2024, UKRD was invited to identify key issues in the research system which impede performance and, if addressed, could help achieve more consistent, high performance in the trial set up and first patient recruitment timelines.