Help us to improve our reviews

Last updated on 28 Apr 2022

You could help us to improve how we process research applications involving the use of identifiable patient data without patient consent.

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We’re testing ways to align Confidentiality Advisory Group (CAG) and Research Ethics Committee (REC) approvals. The new process should lead to reduced timelines and a better experience for applicants.

If you’re preparing applications to CAG and REC and would like to try the new process, get in touch cag@hra.nhs.uk.

Find out more about what we are doing and the benefits.

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