HRA Update: New guidance about Participant Information Centres
Date: 24 April 2026
New guidance is available to support sponsors, NHS and HSC organisations in setting up and managing Participant Information Centres (PICs).
The guidance includes information on:
- defining what a PIC is to determine if your organisation is acting as one
- the research regulatory process for setting up and managing a PIC
- frequently asked questions
The guidance also provides a breakdown of the documents and information required from sponsors about PICs as part of the research approval process.
Read the guidance on IRAS help: https://www.myresearchproject.org.uk/help/hlpparticipant.aspx