We have authored and agreed a set of core values that underpin our research and professional activities.
Excellence and innovation
We ensure our research is rigorous and of the highest scientific standard
We continuously develop, adapt, adopt, evaluate and implement new methods
We seek to maximise and capture the impact of our research
Credibility and integrity
Our research is objective, trusted and trustworthy
Our research is independent and free from vested interest
Collaboration and engagement
We work collaboratively and co-produce research with stakeholders including health and care professionals, policy-makers, patients and the public
We partner with stakeholders to disseminate our work so that it reaches the right audiences
Relevance, responsiveness and accessibility
We ensure our research meets the needs of the systems and populations it serves
We aim to address equity, diversity and inclusion in the work we produce
We communicate in ways that enable stakeholders to understand and use our research
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity
We are inclusive and do not tolerate any form of discrimination
We strive to improve diversity including in our engagement activity and to increase collaboration with people from Black African and Caribbean Heritage, Asian and other communities that are currently underrepresented in research
We all make CRD a safe, respectful and welcoming environment for colleagues and collaborators
Environmental sustainability
We take active steps to reduce carbon impact
Accountability
We are accountable to our funders and manage finite resources responsibly
