The Rare Disease Forum (RDF) is a public and patient involvement (PPI) initiative for Ireland, North and South. The rationale for the Forum is that much more needs to be done to address the health and social care needs of those living with a rare disease in Ireland. The founding organisations and members of the […]
While 2020 will forever stick in our minds as the year Covid hit, 2021 was of course a full year lived in a pandemic. It particularly strikes us that we don’t have a single ‘in-person’ photo to share in this annual report. Despite the challenges however, it didn’t stop us from working hard to support […]
Please click here to access the full agenda and bios for speakers at this event HRCI is delighted to welcome attendees back to an in-person Irish Health Research Forum meeting on May 11th in The Spencer Hotel, IFSC. This event will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, patients, policy makers, funders, industry representatives and many more, […]
A report from the November 2021 Irish Health Research Forum on the theme Health Research: How to be responsive and resilient in the face of crises. Based on the discussions at this event and input from our Steering Group, the IHRF makes the following recommendations, under four broad themes Undertaking more effective and inclusive research […]
In July 2021, HRCI completed a submission on a new National Research and Innovation Strategy. Among other things, our submission focuses on the importance of research and innovation in addressing societal needs, the need to value to the role of health research charities and to engage and involve the public in research. About the consultation […]
Do you want to make a difference? Meet lots of interesting people? And work in a supportive and enjoyable environment? We are seeking a passionate, people person with relevant experience for the post of Research Support Officer. If you believe you fit the description, get your application in. Research Support Officer Job description Fixed […]
How do we begin the conversation about research involvement with patients and the public? This new PPI toolkit helps health research charities and others starting on the journey to tackle this challenge. It offers particular guidance on facilitating a first workshop with PPI contributors. It was developed in partnership by TCD PPI Ignite, HRCI and […]
We have launched the 2019 HRCI Annual Report, which gives an overview of our many activities last year. If you are interested in our Joint Funding Scheme with the Health Research Board, in the Irish Health Research Forum, in patient and public involvement (PPI) in research or in our advocacy activities, jump in and […]
In May 2020, HRCI sent the research support offices of eight Irish universities a survey, asking them about the impact of COVID-19 on health research. We have compiled a brief report on the findings. All eight universities kindly responded to the survey, the findings of which will help to inform our member charities and other […]
