Performance indicator data
Performance in initiating and delivering research
The Government wishes to see a dramatic and sustained
improvement in the performance of providers of NHS services in
initiating and delivering clinical research. The aim is to increase
the number of patients who have the opportunity to participate in
research and to enhance the nation's attractiveness as a host for
research.
The Department of Health requires that NHS providers publish
information on a quarterly basis regarding: whether the '70 Day
Benchmark' from receipt of a valid research application to the
recruitment of the first patient has been met. And whether
recruitment targets for studies have been met within the time frame
agreed with the Sponsor.
In line with NIHR guidance, the quarterly reports for Southend
University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust can be accessed below: