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The four UK nations are committed to making it easier to carry out research in the UK. The aim is to make the researcher experience of study set up the same across the UK. Working together, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are developing compatible cross-border processes. If you have any queries about the programme, please contact the operational lead for your nation.  

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Pain

The Scottish Pain Research Community (SPaRC) was established, with support from the Scottish Government, in 2009 to develop expertise in pain research for patient benefit. A strong network of pain researchers, clinicians, third sector organisations, patient groups and other key stakeholders across Scotland support internationally competitive pain research. This covers the full scientific range, from laboratory to the community, and encompasses important clinical areas such as addi...

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UK-wide Working

A combined IRAS Form that merged the REC and R&D Forms has been used since March 2016 for research projects where the lead NHS R&D office is based in England. For research projects created in IRAS from the evening of 28 June 2017, the single IRAS Form will also be used in place of separate REC and R&D Forms for projects where the lead NHS/HSC R&D office is based in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. Projects already in the system will continue to use separate forms. R...

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News and opportunities

Providing information on the latest news from across the musculoskeletal research community and the clinical research community in Scotland more generally News from NHS Research Scotland The latest news from NHS Research Scotland

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Get Involved

High quality research, good recruitment and improved health outcomes for children, depend on listening to the voices of children and young people, as well as their families and carers. Children, families, carers and members of the public can get involved by voluntarily taking part in research, or by helping to shape research. NRS Children's has set up a Young Persons’ Group to act as advocates for young people in clinical trials in Scotland. Role of the YPG:

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Resources

Patient resources Blood Cancer UK A blood cancer charity offering information and support to people affected by blood cancer, including leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood cancer types. Written with expert medical professionals and also people affected by blood...

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Speakers

Over 60 inspiring and influential speakers offer a varied programme of presentations and discussions reflecting the diversity of health research and innovation activity across Scotland.  Please check back here for speaker biographies, or join our 

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A Streamlined Pathway

To access tissue, researchers should contact their local Biorepository Manager who will provide advice to start the application process, discuss project requirements and produce an individual cost quotation. An expert committee assess the merit of each request on scientific, technical, and ethical grounds. If satisfied that the research is w...

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Resources

Working with the SDRN FAQs - Professionals. Reports and Strategies Scottish Government Diabetes Improvement Plan. Useful Links Diabetes UK

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Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 3rd Scotland Conference 2025

The Primary Care Cardiovascular Society (PCCS) will host their third Scotland Conference, entitled 'Advancing the management of cardiovascular disease', specifically for healthcare professionals in Scotland, on Thursday, 13th November 2025 at voco Grand Central, Glasgow With a focus on the modern management of cardiovascular disease, this face-to-face conference will bring together national experts to cover important topics including ischaemic...

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