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Research Memberships

Learn more about our research partnerships and memberships, which strengthen our ability to fund, support, and deliver high-quality, patient-centred eczema research across the UK.

(NIHR) Research Discovery Network (RDN) Non-Commercial Partner

We are now a recognised National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Discovery Network (RDN) Non-Commercial Partner. This means our funded research projects are eligible to access the NIHR’s nationwide infrastructure to support the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused eczema research.

What This Means for Eczema UK Funded Research

  • Study Support Service Access
    Our funded projects can now benefit from NIHR’s Study Support Service, helping with study setup, governance, and NHS site engagement.

  • Streamlined NHS Research Delivery
    Support for recruiting patients, opening study sites, and integrating research into NHS care settings across England.

  • National Reach
    Enables Eczema UK supported eczema studies to reach wider and more diverse participant populations.

  • Stronger Partnerships
    Aligns Eczema UK with AMRC and NIHR best practice in research funding and delivery.

Why It Matters

We are committed to funding eczema research that is impactful, inclusive, and delivered to the highest standards. This partnership further empowers us - and our grantees - to deliver real-world research that benefits people with eczema across the UK.

Our Future Health – Affiliate Charity Partner

Eczema UK is an affiliate charity partner of Our Future Health, the UK’s largest health research programme.

Our Future Health is building a major health research resource involving millions of volunteers across the UK. By combining information provided by participants with health data, the programme aims to help researchers discover new ways to prevent, detect and treat diseases and health conditions.

As an affiliate charity partner, Eczema UK brings the perspective of people affected by eczema to this national research initiative and engages with opportunities relevant to eczema and skin health.

Our involvement helps us to:

  • represent the interests and experiences of people affected by eczema;

  • contribute eczema expertise to discussions about the development and use of the Our Future Health resource;

  • strengthen connections between the eczema community and the wider UK health research landscape; and

  • support opportunities for high-quality research that could improve understanding of eczema and ultimately lead to better prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care.

Our partnership with Our Future Health forms part of Eczema UK’s wider commitment to ensuring that eczema is represented in national health research and that the priorities of people affected by the condition help inform future research.

Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) Membership

We are thrilled to become an introductory member of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC).

The Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) is a UK-based group that supports charities dedicated to funding medical research. By bringing together organizations like the Eczema UK, AMRC helps ensure that donations are used effectively to improve health outcomes and find new treatments. AMRC advocates for more investment in research, encourages collaboration between charities and researchers, and works to shape policies that advance medical science. Through its efforts, AMRC plays a key role in driving forward important research that can improve the lives of people living with conditions like eczema.

This membership aligns perfectly with our commitment to advancing eczema research and improving patient outcomes. Being part of such a prestigious network enables us to collaborate with over 150 other leading UK health charities and further our mission to support vital research that will enhance the lives of those affected by eczema.

Charity Research Involvement Group (CRIG) Member

We’re thrilled to announce that the we have officially joined the Charities Research Involvement Group (CRIG)! This exciting partnership will enhance our ability to connect with patients, caregivers, other medical charities and healthcare professionals who share our passion for improving the lives of those affected by eczema. By collaborating within this vibrant community, we can amplify our voices, share valuable insights, and drive forward important research and initiatives.