Research Strategy

It supports the organisations strategic objectives of:

..ensuring that we are able to compete in a competitive environment..

and

..being a provider of excellent care services…

The Strategy strengthens the organisations research aims and ambitions in support of a defined research agenda. These include:

To develop and sustain a research culture which encourages staff to have an inquisitive mind and use evidence-based practice
To inform and improve clinical practice and service development
To seek financial reimbursement for our research activities in accordance with HRA funding

This will be achieved through meeting the following objectives.:-

Provision of governance guidance and support for researchers wishing to undertake studies within CHCP premises or with our staff or service users
Progress CHCP research management governance capability to enable external recognition of the organisation’s abilities and achievement, and in turn attract further, higher level research responsibilities
Develop effective working relationships with the Clinical Research Network within Yorkshire & Humber to expand involvement in NIHR portfolio studies
Strengthen existing links with academic research institutes such as University of Hull, York University and Hull and York Medical School (HYMS)
Progress links with other Social Enterprises to strengthen the non-NHS healthcare provider voice