Health research that makes a real difference

We deliver high-quality NHS clinical trials and research opportunities that improve health outcomes for people across the South West and beyond. 

The South West Commercial Research Group

We are the South West Commercial Research Group, a collaboration of 8 NHS partners across acute care, community care, mental health, and general practice. Together, we’re improving access to life-changing health research.

Who we are and what we do

We use our collective strength to support commercial health research, focusing on participant recruitment and effective delivery of research that makes a real difference.

We work in collaboration with regional partners, the life science sector, and the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) to make this possible. 

Our mission

Our mission is to improve lives through commercial health research. By working together as NHS partners, we will provide better health outcomes for people across the South West and beyond.

Our partners

The South West Commercial Research Group brings together NHS Trusts and GP surgeries from across the South West, using our collective strength to support commercial health research.

We focus on delivering high-quality clinical trials and groundbreaking research opportunities.

Our News

Drive NHS Commercial Health Research Innovation in the South West

Work with a Trusted NHS Network for High-Quality Commercial Health Research