CLAHRC Yorkshire and Humber Delivering innovative research through effective partnerships

We will undertake high quality applied research and evidence based implementation that is responsive to, and in partnership with, our collaborating organisations, patients, carers and the public. The outcome being an improvement in both the health and wealth of the population of Yorkshire and Humber.

National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care Yorkshire and Humber (NIHR CLAHRC YH)

What are CLAHRCs

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRCs) are collaborative partnerships between the NHS, public services and Higher Education Institututions, focused on improving patient outcomes through the conduct and application of applied health research. The CLAHRCs were set up to improve patient outcomes across the geographic area covered by the Collaboration through three key interlinked functions: • conducting high quality applied health research • implementing the findings from research in clinical practice • increasing the capacity of NHS organisations to engage with and apply research Nine CLAHRC pilots ran between 2008 - 2013. From 2014 there are 13 CLAHRCs around the UK. If we are to face the enormous challenge of heath economics and health outcomes for the people of Yorkshire and Humber, then access to and use of near-to-patient research will be crucial. We have come a long way since the publication of David Cooksey’s ground breaking report on applied health research in 2006 but the advent of the regional CLAHRCs accelerates that process, bringing the research power of our universities directly to the bedside with patients being the direct beneficiaries. It is this emphasis on patient centred research that makes the ongoing challenge for the Yorkshire and Humber CLAHRC so rewarding. Lord Willis of Knaresborough NIHR CLAHRC YH Strategic Partnership Board Chair

CLAHRC YH Principles

Addressing health inequalities We believe that everyone has an equal right to be as

healthy as they can be, and to have equal access to healthcare. Through implementing our Health Inequalities strategy, we will strive to reduce inequalities.

Capacity Building We believe that people are innovative, and if empowered can reach

their potential. Through our capacity building work we will support individuals, teams and organisations to increase their research activity, and through this, the health and wealth of Yorkshire and Humber.

Co-production We believe that all people have a right, if they wish, to be involved in the organisation and delivery of health and health research. Through co-production, we will support the key stakeholders in our work to contribute to the development of better knowledge, healthcare services and products.

Engagement We believe that meaningful engagement delivers successful collaboration that has an impact. Through communicating our passion for the work we do, we will develop ownership of the CLAHRC YH within individuals and organisational partners.

CLAHRC YH Themes Avoidable Attendance and Admissions Theme Lead: Professor Sue Mason Theme Manager: [email protected] Evidence-Based Transformation within the NHS Theme Lead: Professor Rebecca Lawton Theme Manager: [email protected] Health Economics and Outcomes Measurement Theme Lead: Professor John Brazier Theme Manager: [email protected] Healthy Children, Healthy Families Theme Lead: Professor John Wright Theme Manager: [email protected] Mental Health and Comorbidities Theme Lead: Professor Simon Gilbody Theme Manager: [email protected] Primary Care Based Management of Frailty in Older People Theme Lead: Professor John Young Theme Manager: [email protected] Public Health and Inequalities Theme Lead: Professor Liddy Goyder Theme Manager: [email protected] Telehealth and Care Technologies Theme Lead: Professor Mark Hawley Theme contact: [email protected] Translating Knowledge into Action Theme Lead: Professor Kate Gerrish Theme Manager: [email protected] CLAHRC YH brings together researchers, from universities across Yorkshire and Humber, those who deliver health services, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, professionals from local authorities, with patients and carers to collaboratively undertake applied health research. We also work to increase the ability of all of our partners to do more research and strive to make sure the research makes a difference to the people of Yorkshire and Humber. This is all funded by the National Institute for Health Research and pound for pound matched funding from our regional partners.

Our Partner Organisations across Yorkshire and Humber National Health Service

Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust Bradford District Care Trust Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group NHS Yorkshire and Humber Commissioning Support Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Yorkshire and Humber Ambulance Service NHSTrust

Local Authorities

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Sheffield City Council

Higher Education Institutions

Sheffield Hallam University University of Bradford University of Hull University of Leeds University of Sheffield University of York

Other

Medipex National Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine Patient Opinion White Rose Consortium Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Sciences Network

Charities

Barnsley Hospital Charity Sheffield Hospitals Charity Yorkshire Cancer Research

We work collaboratively with other organisations and a full list can be found on our website. www.clahrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/our-partners/clahrc-yh-wider-network

Contact us: Director: Professor Sue Mawson Enquiries: [email protected] 0114 226 5518 Website: www.clahrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk Twitter: @clahrcyh National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care Yorkshire and Humber (NIHR CLAHRC YH). www.clahrc-yh.nir.ac.uk. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors, and not necessarily of those of the NHS, the NIHR or the Department of Health. Produced Summer 2015 © Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT