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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
13th March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - arrangements for clinical trials/studies in NHS Boards The rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation will necessitate changes to arrangements for cl...
COVID-19 Guidance for sponsors, sites and researchers
12th March 2020
This guidance relates to Research Ethics Committee and NHS arrangements. This is a rapidly evolving situation and guidance will be updated in response to feedback. Infor...
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Coronavirus: process for fast-track research
11th March 2020
Research in a public health emergency During a public health emergency, such as coronavirus, time is of the essence. Health research studies can support improved under...
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Vacancy: NRS Primary Care Clinical Research Champion
4th March 2020
Recruitment for the NRS Primary Care Clinical Lead has been suspended due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. This will be revisited as soon as is feasible....
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Chief Scientist Office announce joint funding call with LifeArc
4th March 2020
The Chief Scientist Office of Scottish Government has announced a call with the independent medical charity
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Vacancy: NRS Cardiovascular Champion Support Manager
1st March 2020
Applications are now invited for the post of NRS Cardiovascular Champion Support Manager at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank, Glasgow Job refere...
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Rare Disease Day 2020
28th February 2020
Rare Disease Day 2020 takes place on Saturday 29 February. The day aims to raise awareness of rare diseases and the impact on patients’ lives. A rare disease, also...
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Year of the Nurse and the Midwife 2020
27th February 2020
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has dedicated 2020 to nurses a...
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Expert Members wanted for NHS Research Ethics Committee
24th February 2020
Professionals holding GMC, NMC, GPhC or HCPC registration invited to join East of Scotland Research Ethics Service (EoSRES) The
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Coronavirus: UKRI-NIHR funding announcement
5th February 2020
UKRI-NIHR rapid-response research call anno...
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