Policy paper

Best research for best health: a new national health research strategy

How the NHS in England will contribute to health research and development over the next 5 years.

This was published under the 2005 to 2010 Labour government

Applies to England

Documents

Best research for best health: a new national health research strategy - executive summary

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This publication sets out the goals for research and development over the next 5 years and demonstrates the commitment to creating a vibrant research environment that contributes to the health and wealth of England.

It has been developed to:

  • support the government’s ambitions to improve the nation’s health and increase the nation’s wealth as set out in the ten-year Science and Innovation Investment Framework 2004 to 2014
  • place people at the centre of a research system that focuses on quality, transparency and value for money
  • respond to changes in society and the environment
  • respond to the challenges in the current system for applied health research
Published 25 January 2006