Ethical and governance approvals in NHS research:  a practical guide for researchers

Jessica Baillie; Mari McPeake; Joanne Plumb; Nicola Anderson

doi:10.12968/jokc.2026.0065

Ethical and governance approvals in NHS research: a practical guide for researchers

Jessica Baillie
, Mari McPeake
, Joanne Plumb
, Nicola Anderson^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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This article provides an overview of research ethics and governance within the NHS, exploring how the history of research ethics has shaped today's safeguards. It outlines the current approvals process and offers practical guidance for healthcare professionals planning and undertaking research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	251-254
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Kidney Care
Volume	11
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/jokc.2026.0065
Publication status	Published - 2 Sept 2026

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