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Trent RDSU's Mission Statement:

"To provide high level academic support to the providers of health and health-related social care with the aim of maximising participation in research and increasing the quantity and quality of health services research; thus facilitating the provision of high quality and comprehensive care to the population."

 Trent RDSU Strategy

Our aims are:
  • To work with the Department of Health in developing the research and development strategy.
  • To provide researchers in health and health-related social care with a comprehensive ‘one-stop shop’ for conducting and supporting high quality research.
  • To work with organisations to increase their research and development capacity.
  • To initiate and participate in health services research.
  • To provide education and training for health professionals and career researchers in our region and maximise uptake of regional and national training schemes

Trent RDSU employs high calibre staff with a wide skill-mix including health services researchers, health economists, statisticians, qualitative researchers, epidemiologists, health professionals, public health and information specialists. Staff are research-active and have considerable expertise in building research capacity and forging productive links between practitioners, health care organisations and academic researchers.  A number of staff members are recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise in methodological areas, ensuring that the most up-to-date techniques are used to support health services research.

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