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RESEARCH Projects

CLAHRC for Birmingham & Black Country consists of seven research themes, each addressing national health policy initiatives, such as those emphasised in Lord Ara Darzi’s Next Stage Review and reflecting local policies. All themes are associated with matched funds provided by the relevant local NHS organisation.

1. From structure to function: health service redesign

2. Evaluation of paediatric outreach services

3. Early detection and interventions in psychosis

4. Housing and health: SMART, equal, independent

5. Re-designed maternity support services for multi-ethnic disadvantage groups

6. Investment in prevention (evaluation of targeted prevention of cardiovascular disease in primary care)

7. Optimisation of the management of stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)

CLAHRC for Birmingham & Black Country consists of two implementation themes, each addressing national health policy initiatives and reflecting local policy priorities. Both themes are associated with matched funds provided by the relevant local NHS organisation.

8. Implementation of effective community care for diabetes

9. Improving patient safety: studying an evolving IT system