Red4Research day 2024

20th September 2024 marked Red4Research day! In support of the day, the R&D Team donned their bright red t-shirts and launched an awareness campaign to share the many research opportunities available at Rotherham Hospital. 

Showing their support, colleagues got involved by embracing photographs and sharing quotes in support of the campaign, outlining the reasons why involvement in research is important for our patients and contributing ideas to embed a positive research culture across the Trust. 
"There’s currently no cure for Parkinson’s; its therefore of paramount importance, that as a Parkinson's service, we seek out research opportunities, with an aim to finding cure, have a potential to offer patients a greater choice of pharmacological options, and those that aim to improve quality of life, for people with Parkinson's under our care"
- joanne rose, parkinson's nurse specialist
"Access to research and clinical trials  has allowed our patients to receive newer drugs and the latest diagnostics. This has a positive impact on the care they receive and they do not have to travel away to receive these treatments. Patients also feel  that they are contributing to advancement of clinical medicine"
- Dr arun alfred, clinical lead haematology & photophoresis
"Research underpins physiotherapy practice. We try to keep up to date with current literature so that we can provide the most relevant and effective management of our patients.  In physiotherapy we are happy to support research opportunities wherever we can and promote the great work we do at RFT"
- Ben cooper, senior physiotherapist, lower limb team

What is red4research?

Red4Research brings together all those participating, supporting, and undertaking research. On the front line and behind the scenes incredible research teams collectively work on health and social care research. The R&D community is innovative, flexible and dynamic. Research doesn’t just happen though, people make it happen – research participants, patients, professionals, volunteers and regulatory bodies all collectively working together.
In collaboration with the health and care sectors and voluntary organisations the R&D community has achieved a phenomenal amount. It has
  • improved patient outcomes
  • changed clinical management, policies and guidelines
  • provided life-saving diagnostics, procedures and treatments
  • evaluated a range of novel and repurposed therapeutics demonstrating that large platform trials are feasible
  • undertaken rapid evidence appraisals
  • improved our understanding of health and human diseases
  • developed and delivered COVID-19 vaccines at an unprecedented speed
  • established rapid ethical review processes
  • streamlined and aligned regulatory approval processes
  • advanced the international research agenda
  • enhanced capacity building
  • provided real-time visualization of data to inform decision making
  • reduced research waste through coordinated research activity and data sharing



Participation in research  the benefit of participation in research trials is much wider than this – we gain additional knowledge and skills, the whole team has added job satisfaction knowing we are offering the best care available, the department builds a positive reputation, especially when we are the first site to open a trial within the region
- Dr james taylor, consultant haematologist
"At Woodstock Bower Surgery, striving to be involved in research is crucial as it enables us to provide our patients in this deprived area with access to innovative treatments, improved care, and the latest medical advancements, which they might otherwise be unable to access. Through research, we empower our community with opportunities to benefit from cutting-edge healthcare, bridging health inequalities and enhancing overall patient outcomes"
- Dr Shahbaz ali, Gp woodstock bower surgery
"Research is extremely important for people affected by cancer as we know being involved in research gives our patients better outcomes. As the Trust Lead Nurse for Cancer it is my vision that cancer research will be at the heart of the care we deliver ensuring our patients have access to the best possible quality care"
- Michelle fletcher, macmillan lead cancer nurse
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