Association of Medical Research Charities

Charities play a vital role in UK research, helping save and improve lives. AMRC charities were a major contributor to medical research across the UK in 2023, investing in universities and the NHS, as well as supporting the R&D workforce. #CharityImpact

How can the NHS lead the world in healthcare innovation? The Innovation Ecosystem report, published today by NHS England sets out recommendations to transform care delivery and boost UK life sciences. Read our response ⬇️

📣 We're #hiring 📣 Last chance to apply for our Research Funding Manager role (deadline Monday 25 Nov)! We're looking for someone to lead AMRC’s work to support charities to fund research well. Find out more and apply ⬇️

Very proud of the work of the Association of Medical Research Charities' team being recognised and shortlisted by Understanding Animal Research for their 2024 Openness Awards. Take a look at the webpage guidance we curated and updated for funders to understand What must AMRC member charities do as responsible funders of research using animals? https://lnkd.in/dNbNtV2T

Thank you to Lord Patel for highlighting the decline in the CRSF and the threat this poses to the sustainability of charity-university research, in the UK House of Lords yesterday. Read our recent briefing to find out more about this important topic. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3Wl7yj3

Professor Cathie Sudlow’s review on the health data landscape has been published today.   We’re pleased to have contributed to the review and welcome its findings, particularly on the state of the landscape, strategy for a health data service and the importance of PPI.   Read our full response ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3O0Eb1E

It’s been a busy few weeks for life sciences, including the Government’s first Budget on Wednesday. There was a lot to unpick, but we were pleased to see the Chancellor highlight the value of UK research. Read our full response👇 https://bit.ly/4hx8Lxk

Today we’ve signed a joint letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget, calling on her to protect investment in R&D. Despite financial challenges, there is a risk that short-term thinking now could damage long-term growth and ambition.

We’re proud to support the new All-Party Parliamentary Group for Life Sciences – this newly formed group has just called on the Chancellor to support the UK’s life sciences sector in the upcoming Budget. Following its inaugural meeting, the group emphasised the importance of protecting government funding and tax reliefs that drive investment in this vital industry. With Labour's plan, "A Prescription for Growth" and a draft Industrial Strategy on the table, there’s a strong push for policies that will foster innovation and bolster the UK’s position as a global leader in life sciences. The APPG is supported by eight life science organisations spanning industry, charities and a National Academy. In 2023 alone, medical research charities invested £1.7 billion in R&D, while the life sciences industry contributed over £9 billion—supporting countless jobs and advancements in healthcare. Kit Malthouse MP, chair of the APPG, said: “The Life Sciences sector holds out an incredible promise that the UK can be at the forefront of humanity’s battle with disease and at the same time build a 21st century knowledge-based economy. The All-Party Group embraces every aspect of this exciting sector and we hope it will play a part in maintaining the UK as a science super power.” With our support, the APPG will continue to champion policies that enhance research and commercialisation for the benefit of NHS patients and the UK economy! 💡🔬 #LifeSciences #Budget2024 #Innovation #Healthcare #UKEconomy

We’re delighted to launch the Aisling Burnand Award 2024! In this election year, we're asking AMRC members to submit examples of impactful advocacy - the best things you've produced to make your voice heard and engage parliamentarians and policymakers. Find out more ⬇️