The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) spends over £1 billion a year on health and social care research. As part of the NIHR, the Public Health Research (PHR) Programme commissions research in non-NHS settings – primarily evaluating activity within Local Government across the UK. A recent development is the concept of Health Determinants Research Collaborations – NIHR PHR is looking to award five of these in 2022 the aim of which is to embed a culture of research within the host Local Authorities, each worth up to £1 million a year for five years. Each HDRC will lead to increased research activity and collaboration and better use of evidence in decision making. The proposal is that Public Health South Tees and Teesside University will collaborate on a bid, which will drive organisational change across the two Local Authorities to embed a culture of evidence based decision making and research activity.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/10/2021
Anticipated restriction: Public -
Decision due: 17 Nov 2021 by The Mayor - Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Public Protection
Lead member: Executive Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health, Public Protection and Digital Inclusion
Lead director: Director of Public Health South Tees
Contact: Scott Lloyd Email: Scott_Lloyd@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
Does this Plan form part of the Council Budget / Policy Framework?: No
Would this decision be contrary to the Policy Framework, or not wholly in accordance with the Council's approved Budget?: No