Carrying Out Research

Gaining Trust Confirmation of Capacity and Capability for Research at GMMH

Under the Health Research Authority (HRA) arrangements, all research being carried out in the NHS in England must have HRA Approval, REC Approval if required, and Trust confirmation of Capacity and Capability for a study.

To find out more about the process of gaining confirmation of capacity and capability at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, please contact the Research Support Coordinator by using the details on the Contact Us page.

Is My Project Research?

To find out whether your project is classed as research, visit the NHS Health Research Authority Toolkit

For any study that is eligible or applying for network support, whether commercially or non-commercially sponsored, the Clinical Research Network Study Support Service can offer a range of services across the research pathway.  Advisors can help in study feasibility, regulatory approvals, assistance with site identification, costings, set up and delivery to time and target.

To find out more, visit http://www.crn.nihr.ac.uk/can-help/study-support-service/ and watch a video explaining more about the new service http://www.crn.nihr.ac.uk/

For further information or guidance, please email, StudySupport.CRNGreaterManchester@nihr.ac.uk

  • Crisis Care

    Crisis care numbers

    These numbers are for current GMMH service users. If you are not a GMMH service user and need out of hours support, please see the useful links section.

    Bolton, Salford and Trafford

    01204 390302

    The City of Manchester

    0161 922 3801

    If you are concerned about an immediate risk of harm - either to yourself or someone else - Phone 999. If it is not an emergency but you require urgent advice, call 111. Visit your local Accident & Emergency department if neccessary.

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