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Do I need NHS REC review?

My study location: Wales

Will your research involve at any stage procedures (including use of identifiable tissue samples or personal information) involving adults who lack capacity to consent for themselves, including participants retained in study following the loss of capacity?

An adult (in this context) is anyone over the age of 16.

YES

Is your research health-related and involving offenders?

YES

Does your research involve xenotransplantation?

YES

Is your research a social care project funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (England)?

YES

Will the research involve processing confidential information of patients or service users outside of the care team without consent?

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Does your research have Section 251 Support or will you be making an application to the Confidentiality Advisory Committee (CAG) for Section 251 Support?

YES

If none of the above apply, please select NO
NO

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