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Capital Investment for Research Call through the National Institute for Health and Care Research
04 March 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement announces a £47.8 million funding award from the Department of Health and Social Care to support commercial research in the NHS.
Action Requested
The DHSC is awarding £47.8 million to 51 NHS Trusts and 79 Primary Care Organisations across England to fund equipment and building improvements for commercial clinical trials. This investment aims to enhance research capacity and improve patient access to new treatments.
Key Facts
- £47.8 million awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care.
- 51 NHS Trusts and 79 Primary Care Organisations in England will benefit.
- Funding includes mobile research vans and refurbishments of existing spaces.
- Investment supports the NHS 10-Year Health Plan goals of shifting care to communities.
- Funding for specialty pharmacy facilities and cutting-edge equipment in various locations.
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