Research, Development and Innovation

Please find available below VUNHST polices (these files are currently under review).

RD03 Welsh Blood Service Research and Development Strategy
RD03 Welsh Blood Service Research and Development Strategy (PDF, 168Kb): The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) is a unique organisation within the Welsh healthcare system. We enable the provision of a range of major healthcare services to the people of Wales and provide knowledge, expertise and service in the area of blood donation, transfusion, standards, transplantation and public involvement. Our service provisions are multifaceted and highly skilled. In 2016, we completed a major expansion in our service extending our provision to all of Wales.

RD02 Velindre Cancer Centre Research and Development Strategy
RD02 Velindre Cancer Centre Research and Development Strategy (PDF, 712Kb): On a national level, the delivery and management of high quality research and developmental work is a strategic priority within Wales. Research contributes to the health and wealth of Wales; within the healthcare sector, it impacts upon patient experience, clinical knowledge, economic renewal, regeneration, and innovation, and collaborations between the NHS, Academia and the commercial sector contribute to economic development and prosperity.

RD01 Intellectual Property Policy
RD01 Intellectual Property Policy (PDF, 688Kb): This policy describes the systems in place for the costing, financial management and accounting of all research activity undertaken in the organisation. It covers the details and mechanisms necessary for the management, accountability and distribution of NHS research funding and income in Velindre NHS Trust.