This framework aims to foster a positive and respectful environment when working with volunteers, while ensuring Health Research Authority (HRA) managers and wider staff are equipped with the direction and flexibility needed to support and manage Research Ethics Committee (REC) members, Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Alternate Vice Chairs. Wherever possible, solutions should be timely, collaborative, and proportionate, with formal processes used as an escalation point and for serious circumstances.
This policy has been developed with consideration to the HRA’s six core values: Inspiring Leadership, Integrity, Trusted, Transparent, Collaborative and Empowering. Further information on our values is available on the HRA Website.
Climate change poses a major threat to our health as well as our planet. The HRA is committed to incorporating environmental sustainability as part of our normal working practice and culture.
The HRA will work with our staff, and our partners, by building on the great work already completed, continue to reduce our carbon emissions, sharing ideas on how to reduce the environmental impact of research, and reach net carbon zero.
This policy has been developed with these commitments in mind.