About CSGs: Structure & Accountability
The DeNDRoN Coordinating Centre (DeNDRoN CC) is
responsible for the overall management of the Groups on behalf of the NIHR. The
DeNDRoN CC has offices in London
and Newcastle
, and the Newcastle office will take a lead in
supporting the CSGs. The Groups are also
supported by the MRC Clinical Trials Unit in London and Newcastle Clinical
Trials Unit.> The DeNDRoN CC works with
Groups, as required, to develop processes and systems to enable them to work
effectively.
Whilst ultimately accountable to DeNDRoN (via the
DeNDRoN OSG) the overall responsibility for the activity and performance of the
Groups and any developments rests with the individual Groups. The linked document (right) outlines the relationship between CSGs and the rest of DeNDRoN.
The specific organisation and structure of each Group is
determined by members in collaboration with the DeNDRoN OSG. Groups meet two to three times
yearly. Sub groups and working parties
can be established with work being shared between these depending on the nature
of the activity. Formal links with local
DeNDRoN networks (LRNs) are encouraged. Regular dialogue in between meetings by teleconferencing/ email/ web
discussions is expected.
The effectiveness and composition of the Group will be considered as
part of the triennial review of its portfolio.