The NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) funds, enables and delivers world-class health and care research that transforms people’s lives, advances science globally and benefits the UK economy.

The NIHR:

- Engages and involves patients, carers and the public in order to improve the reach, quality and impact of research

- Attracts, trains and supports the best researchers to tackle the complex health and care challenges of the future

- Invests in world-class infrastructure and a skilled delivery workforce to translate discoveries into improved treatments and services

- Partners with other public funders, charities and industry to maximise the value of research to patients and the economy