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We are a community of research and development leaders in health and care organisations, working together to be powerful influencers of change, positively impacting health research for public and patient benefit.

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UKRD Leaders @ukrdleaders.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Are you a member of the UKRD community and passionate about advancing equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in health research? Come and join our Inclusion Working Group! The deadline for applications is 7th August.  forms.office.com/e/EE4AcTsD21...
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Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry @abpi.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Today we've gone #Red4Research! 🧬 🔬 🩺 Through industry clinical research, scientific breakthroughs can become life-changing medicines for patients. Thank you to all the scientists, clinicians, & patients who make health and care research happen. 🔴 @nihr.bsky.social @hralatest.bsky.social
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ACCORD (Academic and Clinical Central Office for R&D) @edinburghaccord.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Heather Charles, Deputy R&D Director at NHS Lothian, reflects on the role of the ACCORD team in enabling healthcare research. #Red4Research @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk @nhslothian.bsky.social #Research
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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 19/06/2026
With a variety of initiatives planned across Scotland’s health and care settings, #Red4Research Day 2026 is an opportunity to share what research means to all, the impact it has, and why it is so important. Read the full story 🔗 tinyurl.com/4vs57d5a
On the right, a picture of Euan Dick, Head of Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of The Scottish Government. On the left, an associated quote reads: "As #Red4Research underlines, people are vital to making research happen. Members of the public working closely with researchers and healthcare professionals makes for a winning fusion of experience and expertise." The NHS Research Scotland logo is visible, as well as a link to the website, www.nrs.org.uk.
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Today is #Red4Research Day! We joined up with @cityofresearch.bsky.social to support the campaign and recognize the people behind health and care research. From participants to research teams, it takes a massive collective effort to shape the future of healthcare. Thank you to everyone❤️
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UK CTU Network @ukctunetwork.org · 19/06/2026
Clinical Trials Units are passionate about improving outcomes for patients through the delivery of world class clinical research. We mark #Red4Research day to help celebrate their fantastic achievements. Read about some of their research & the work of the #UKCTUNetwork - tinyurl.com/mw2xfrnd
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Research at CPFT @cpftresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
💬 Research nurse Vip's closing reflection for #Red4Research: "Behind every successful treatment is a team of dedicated researchers. Today we wear red to honour that life-saving work." Thanks to everyone who takes part in #research @cpft-nhs.bsky.social and all those who help us deliver it!
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Research at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust @researchspft.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
We're marking the @nihr.bsky.social #Red4Research campaign today, which celebrates research which has improved treatments and care. Julia runs a involvement group to make sure the voices of people with dementia are heard in research!
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York & Scarborough Hospital Research & Innovation @yorkresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Shout out to the pets of the research team! Always there to lend a paw when we need (especially for a little photo op)! #R4R #Red4Research
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Research at CPFT @cpftresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
🥳🎉 We're celebrating #Red4Research today with thanks to everyone @cpft-nhs.bsky.social making our health research studies possible! 💃 Our staff are splendid in red today and fabulous everyday - delivering #research to improve lives now and in future with better #NHS care and treatments. #ImproveCPFT
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
❤️ Happy #Red4Research Day! Today we thank the incredible staff, participants, and partners who make clinical progress possible across King's. With over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ dedicated research staff, we have driven incredible progress over the last year. ➡️ tinyurl.com/hm6yw8z6 #TeamKings @therdforum.bsky.social
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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Clara Yates, Co-chair of @therdforum.bsky.social ICB Research Leads Working Group is wearing red to support all those contributing to research #Red4Research
Clara is wearing a red shirt. The text says “Proud to support Red4Research - every study helps to improve outcomes and shape the future of health and care. Thank you to all who take part across our communities.” Clara Yates, Associate Director for Research and innovation, NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, Co-chair R&D Forum ICB Research Leads Working Group. A red banner showing #Red4Research 2026 logo is at the bottom of the image.
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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Today we’re proud to go #Red4Research ❤️ Across @uhsft.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social, our staff are wearing red to show their appreciation for health research. This short video, featuring @nihr.bsky.social and @southamptonctu.bsky.social, captures some reasons for wearing red today.
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York & Scarborough Hospital Research & Innovation @yorkresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
We're celebrating Red4Research here in York and Scarborough Hospitals! These are just some of the reasons that we are proud to be researchers: “To improve patient outcomes” “To make a difference” “To improve current practice” “To provide cutting edge treatments” #Red4Research #R4R
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James Lind Alliance @jameslindalliance.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
We are proud to be dressed in red for #Red4Research 2026! We’re celebrating the vital role research plays in improving healthcare and all the incredible people who make it happen❤️. #BePartOfResearch
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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Edyta McCallum, Chair of @therdforum.bsky.social Wider Care Settings Working Group is wearing red to support all those contributing to research #Red4Research
Edyta is wearing a red top. The text says “As Chair of the RDF Wider Health and Care Research Group, I’m proud to champion Red4Research. Helping spark curiosity, connect people, and make research a natural part of how we improve health and care every day.” Edyta McCallum, Head of Research Co-ordination Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board and Kent County Council  and Chair of R&D Forum Wider Care Settings Working Group. A red banner showing #Red4Research 2026 logo is at the bottom of the image
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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
"We are wearing #Red4Research in support of the patients, members of the public, and staff who work together to deliver research that brings real change for people affected by mental health conditions.” - BRC: Oxford Health Core Team #NIHR20
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UKRD Leaders @ukrdleaders.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
It’s #Red4research day! A day to recognise the incredible efforts of our research community, working to better understand health conditions and develop treatments and medications that will help patients for generations to come. Hats off to @uclh.bsky.social, which took over the BT tower today 👏🏻
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UKRD Leaders @ukrdleaders.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
A report from the Academy of Medical Sciences, @abpi.bsky.social, @nihr.bsky.social and NIHR Research Delivery Network explores the future of delivery trials in the community; how we can adapt to fit around the needs of patients and make research more accessible www.ukrdleaders.org/2026/05/13/d...
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Delivering trials in the community: new report released by FORUM – UKRD – R&D Leaders in the NHS
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UKRD Leaders @ukrdleaders.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Yesterday was a fantastic start to the UKRD Summit 2026 - a key message was that research participants can feel lucky to make it onto a trial, but that access should be the norm - a sentiment we can all agree with. [1/3]
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UKRD Leaders @ukrdleaders.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
A key message from Lucy Chappell (DHSC/NIHR): Thank you for the work you’ve put into study set up - I know the blood sweat and tears that have gone into this and it’s the way we’ll work long into the future.
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UKRD Leaders @ukrdleaders.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The four people on the stage here are very important - Jordan, Estelle, Elliot & Pauline are patients who have participated in research during their different treatment pathways and have joined us and share their experiences and insights - a vital perspective to help shape our discussions today.
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UKRD Leaders @ukrdleaders.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We are gathering at the Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre with over 140 UKRD members for our eighth UKRD Summit. It's set to be busy and we can't wait to get started! Today we are looking forward to...
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UKRD Leaders @ukrdleaders.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Sustainability in research is a big topic, and one we all need to work together to develop our understanding and take positive action. We have been delighted to see the early impact of this report from @acmedsci.bsky.social, and we're proud to support it through our own sustainability working group.
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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Happy #Red4Research Day from everyone at the @therdforum.bsky.social. We will hear from members of @therdforum.bsky.social community throughout #Red4Research day.
A group of the R&D Forum Trustees and Working Group Chairs and Jessie the dog. Most of the group are wearing red and smiling at the camera in front of a #Red4Research banner.
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ACCORD (Academic and Clinical Central Office for R&D) @edinburghaccord.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
It’s #Red4Research day! Fiona McArdle, Deputy R&D Director wears red to demonstrate her appreciation for all those participating, undertaking and supporting #research
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Allyson Bailey @schlep84.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
It's Red for Research day, the international day for celebrating the people who make health research possible! Without them we wouldn't have all the care, & treatments we rely on today or the future ones that will be even better. Take a picture with some red, tag #Red4Research & spread the word!
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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Southampton is proudly turning #Red4Research ❤️ Teams at @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social are wearing red to celebrate everyone who plays a part in making progress possible. Find out how you can get involved in @nihr.bsky.social research 👇 bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join
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LYPFT Research and Development @lypftresearch.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Today is #Red4Research Day we’re incredibly proud of our amazing research team and all the work they do bringing mental health and learning disability research to young people and adults across Leeds and York. Please visit our website to find out more: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/
LYPFT's research and development team
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NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health @oxhealthcrf.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
🎉 Today the our team at CRF are marking #Red4Research by wearing red to show our support for those who deliver and take part in research 🎉 To learn more about the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility visit our website: oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk #BePartofResearch
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Southampton Clinical Trials Unit @southamptonctu.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
It's #Red4Research day!! Meet some of our SCTU staff who are wearing red to support everyone involved in #ClinicalResearch, including #research staff, #ClinicalTrial participants and our #PatientAndPublicInvolvement volunteers. ‪@cancerresearchuk.org‬ @unisouthampton.bsky.social‬
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Today is #Red4Research Day! A day to celebrate everyone participating in, supporting, and undertaking research. Some of our cancer research teams in Cambridge are wearing red to celebrate. ♥️ @cuh.nhs.uk @cambridgebrc.bsky.social
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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Maudsley @nihrmaudsleybrc.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
"I'm proud to contribute to the research that helps to improve mental healthcare" #Red4Research ❤️ Thanks to all those who make health research possible! @nihr.bsky.social #BePartofResearch
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I'm proud to contribute to the research that helps to improve mental healthcare
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@nhslothianresearch @nhslothianresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
We have a variety of careers in Clinical Research here is one of senior research nurses and clinical research assistants from our Infectious Diseases dept. Follow us to see when we are hiring. #Red4Rsearch #clinicaltrials #nhsscotland #nhslothiancareers
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STAR-CAT Study @starcatstudy.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
It's #Red4Research day - a day to recognise all those who participate in, support and deliver research! Here's the STAR-CAT team marking the occasion by wearing red. A big thank you to everyone involved in our study for making the research happen 😻 #Red4Research2025
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UKRD Leaders @ukrdleaders.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
We're looking forward to seeing photos from across the country as teams mark #Red4Research - we've turned our website banner and logo red! The top news story on our website is a message from our leadership team about the importance of recognising everyone involved in research: www.ukrdleaders.org
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