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On 9 December 2005, the Department of Health (DH) published the results of a consultation (Best research for best health: a new National Health research strategy: the NHS contribution to health research in England: a consultation) which set out a range of proposals to create a new health research system, in which the NHS supports those engaged in leading-edge research, to focus on the needs of patients and the public.
Over 500 responses were received to the consultation, which included 15 questions, as well as offering the opportunity to comment on the proposals more widely. The Department also received a number of responses after the consultation closing date and letters which they were unable to include in the analysis and report. These responses will however be taken into account in finalising the R&D strategy which DH aim to publish in early 2006.
A summary of responses can be viewed on the DH website (pdf).