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This REC Directory page provides a list of meeting dates for Research Ethics Committees (RECs) within the UK Health Departments’ Research Ethics Service. Please note some of our RECs have merged, closed or changed names.

Only select one option from the Committee Flag filter list please. If you wish to check for two types of study/committee flag you will need to do a separate search and cross reference the results.

Please ensure you are aware of the latest guidance about applying for approvals before you plan and book for your REC review. After preparing your application, please use the Online Booking Service to book into a REC meeting.

Meeting Dates

Committee North West – Greater Manchester (GM) Central North West – Greater Manchester (GM) East North West – Greater Manchester (GM) South North West – Greater Manchester (GM) West North West – Haydock North West – Liverpool Central North West – Liverpool East *THIS REC HAS BEEN CLOSED - ALL BUSINESS TRANSFERRED TO LIVERPOOL CENTRAL REC North West – Preston
Feb 26 9th 17th 12th No meeting No meeting 4th No meeting 27th
Mar 26 9th 17th 12th 6th 10th 4th No meeting 27th
Apr 26 13th 21st No meeting 10th 14th 1st No meeting 24th
May 26 11th 19th 14th 1st 12th 6th No meeting 22nd
Jun 26 No meeting 16th 11th No meeting 9th 3rd No meeting 26th
Jul 26 13th 21st 9th 3rd 14th 1st No meeting 24th
Aug 26 10th No meeting 13th 7th No meeting No meeting No meeting No meeting
Sep 26 14th 15th 10th 4th 8th 2nd No meeting 25th
Oct 26 12th 20th 8th 2nd 13th 7th No meeting 23rd
Nov 26 No meeting 17th No meeting 6th 10th 4th No meeting 27th
Dec 26 14th 15th 10th 4th 8th 2nd No meeting No meeting
Jan 27 11th No meeting 14th 8th 12th No meeting No meeting 22nd
Feb 27 8th 16th 11th No meeting No meeting 3rd No meeting 26th
Mar 27 8th 16th 11th 5th 9th 3rd No meeting 19th
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