Dr David Foster Deputy Chief Nursing Officer Department of Health Research Nurse Professional Development Forum

The Health Bill Putting patients and the public first Improving health outcomes Autonomy and accountability Cutting bureaucracy and improving efficiency

New architecture National leadership NHS Commissioning Board Department of Health Public Health England Health Research Authority Local leadership Health Education England –Local Education and Training Boards Clinical Commissioning Groups

“The Government is committed to a future in which research continues as a core function of the NHS.” Earl Howe 30 July 2010 Research and the NHS: Government Commitment

Core role of research in the NHS: "The Government is committed to the promotion and conduct of research as a core NHS role". (para 3.16) Research and the NHS: NHS White Paper

Role of research in improving healthcare outcomes: "Research is vital in providing the new knowledge needed to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities". (para 3.16) Research and the NHS: NHS White Paper

Role of researchers in improving healthcare outcomes: "The Government believes that outcomes will improve most rapidly when clinicians are engaged, and creativity, research participation and professionalism are allowed to flourish". (para 3.4) Research and the NHS: NHS White Paper

Role of the NHS Commissioning Board in promoting research: "The Board...will promote involvement in research and the use of research evidence". (para 4.11) The importance of research for Commissioners and Providers: "Commissioners and providers will focus on implementing best practice to achieve improvements in outcomes, supported by...continued research. (page 45 box) Research and the NHS: NHS White Paper

Duties A duty to promote research* on matters relevant to the health service on: Secretary of State for Health NHS Commissioning Board Clinical Commissioning Groups Monitor A duty to promote the use of research evidence by the health service on: Secretary of State for Health NHS Commissioning Board Clinical Commissioning Groups Powers A power to support the conduct of research, including financial support for: Secretary of State for Health NHS Commissioning Board Clinical Commissioning Groups Monitor Local Authorities (in relation to the health service) * “must, in the exercise of his/its functions, have regard to the need to” Research and the NHS: Health and Social Care Bill 2011

The Establishment and Constitution Order and the Regulations for the Health Research Authority were laid on 27 September 2011 to come into force on 1 December This will establish the HRA as a Special Health Authority. The Government intends to introduce primary legislation in a later Bill to consolidate functions and develop the role of the Health Research Authority. Research and the NHS: Health Research Authority