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Introduction to Critical Appraisal
Oral and Dental
Our role is to support the delivery of high quality Oral and Dental studies and manage participant recruitment to time and target, both for Oral and Dental studies which are led from Scotland, and studies led from other nations which Scottish sites are participating in. We provide support in the following areas: Managing the study portfolio record Monitoring the attainment of recruitment targets Providing advice on study design and feasibility Tro...
Collaboration with Industry
NRS works alongside industry to maintain Scotland’s position as a world leader in research. Scotland is a global centre of excellence for clinical research with an ability to deliver translational projects that meet research, clinical and commercial objectives. We efficiently support clinical research studies from all Life Science sectors including pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology companies; and simplify access to Scotland’s world-class clinical research...
Paediatrics
Clinical research involving children is essential to increase the safety, efficacy and availability of medicines and medical procedures for children. The NRS Children's Network provides the infrastructure and expertise in the form of clinical research facilities and experienced paediatric research nurses, to support trials of new medicines, trials to provide evidence for the use of current medicines and trials to determine best clinical practice. The Network portfolio include...
Recipient of Primary Care Network Bursary Scheme grateful for conference opportunity
A recipient of a prized conference bursary made available by the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Primary Care Network has expressed his gratitude for the opportunity Dr Onyedika Chukwuelobe now plans to attend the Royal Conference of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference and Exhibition which aims to inform attendees on the latest clinical insights and policy developments at the International Convention Centre Wales, Newport, from 9-10 October. O...
Patients, Carers, and the Public
Research is an essential part of an effective, modern NHS. Good quality research is essential to help find new treatments and ways to improve health and care services, and can only take place with the help of patients, carers and members of the public. When we talk about the public we mean carers, patients, family and friends of patients, potential future patients and people who use health and social care services. There are many ways to get involved:
NRS Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Pay by Cheque: please make out a cheque, payable to NHS GG& C Endowment Fund CG0337 and bring it with you on the day. Pay by Credit or Debit Card: can be arranged. (Please note your details will be stored in our database but not passed on to any other parties). If you have any queries in respect of your course fee, please telephone 0141 201 9324. Thank you.
Primary Care
Primary Care is where most people experience NHS services with at least 90% of all health contacts taking place in primary care, in GP and dental practices and pharmacies. The NRS Primary Care Network is the national primary care research network operating in Scotland. The network was established in 2002 as a framework to coordinate national research activity in primary care. The overall aim of the network is to increase the amount of research relevant to patient care undertaken in a p...
Education & Funding
NHS Research Scotland is committed to strengthening the research culture in Scotland. A range of fellowships strengthens Scotland’s capacity to conduct internationally recognised research. By offering protected time to contribute to, conduct and lead clinical research, an emerging generation of talented researchers can be supported to become the clinical research leaders of the future....
Reviewers of research applications based in settings outside NHS encouraged to review guidance through new survey
Those working in care settings outside of the NHS are being invited to take part in what is being called ‘an important project on research governance’ for improving levels of confidence, consistency, and speed when setting up and delivering research In 2023, the R&D Forum Wider Care Settings Working Group created a sub-group to address the lack of common processes or standards for governance reviews of research not needing Health Research Authority (HRA) approval....
