Get Involved in NHS Research
Pioneering research at BCHC is tackling the major healthcare challenges of the 21st Century. The patients we serve benefit from discovery and innovation but also play a vital role in making it happen.
Research & Innovation at BCHC
We help develop and support research and innovation across Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Our work helps improve services and outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
Why Research and Innovation Matter
Research and innovation help us strengthen quality, safety and effectiveness, supporting healthier communities through better care.
Research
Research helps us build evidence, test new approaches and improve understanding so we can deliver the best possible care.
Innovation
Innovation helps us apply new ideas, tools and ways of working to solve practical challenges and improve services.
What We Do at BCHC
BCHC delivers research and innovation activities across a range of services and divisions.
- Service evaluations and improvement projects
- Interview and questionnaire studies
- Feasibility and pilot work
- Larger studies, including randomised controlled trials
This variety helps ensure that our services remain responsive, efficient and evidence-informed.
How Can R&I Help You?
We welcome colleagues with a research idea, an innovative solution or an interest in getting involved.
Develop Your Idea
Get practical guidance to develop a research or innovation idea.
Build Your Skills
Access training, learning opportunities and mentorship.
Deliver and Share
Receive support to plan, deliver and share your work.
Research and Innovation is for Everyone
Research and innovation at BCHC is open to colleagues across all roles and pay bands.
Getting involved can help you develop transferable skills, build professional networks and contribute to better care.
Have an Idea?
Contact the Research & Innovation Team for advice, guidance and support with your next steps.
Our Charity
Charitable funds is a way of providing ‘extras’ not funded as part of core NHS services. These are the things that will bring a smile to patients, enhance their experience or improve their care with us, or it could be a piece of equipment, piece of research or a training course that will improve the care staff can provide.
Charitable funds help provide special extras beyond the core NHS services. These funds support items and initiatives that bring joy to patients, enhance their experience, or improve the care they receive. This could include vital equipment, ground breaking research, or training courses that empower our staff to deliver exceptional care.