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Electronic Signature
NRS welcomes efficient methods of document transfer in the research approvals and study set-up process. Applications for RECs and HRA Approval are made electronically from IRAS, and applications to CAG should be made by email. Applications in IRAS have electronic authorisation. Other documents may include electronic signatures. NRS does not require ink signatures on any re...
Research Volunteers Wanted - ID Stroke Study
If you are a professional working in NHS stroke services in the UK and have responsibility for making decisions regarding the investigation of stroke aetiology, we would love to hear from you The ID-Stroke study is exploring how healthcare professionals make decisions regarding the investigation of stroke aetiology, including what investigations to order, sequencing of these investigations, when to stop looking for a possible cause, and the factors that influence these decisions....
Dr Maria Drummond
Alzheimer Scotland Conference 2025
We will be attending the Alzheimer Scotland Conference in Glasgow on Monday 22nd September. We will have a stand so please come and talk to us about our Clinical Trial study and other research that takes place in the Neuroprogressive & Dementia Network Booking is not yet open.
Get Involved
As a member of the public, NRS Primary Care has a number of different ways for you to get involved We have a number of actively recruiting studies that you may find of interest We have a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Group based in Glasgow This group meets to advise health researchers and NRS Primary Care on all aspects of the research process, including the materials used during research studies. We welcome patients, carers and me...
ENRICH Scotland
Enabling Research in Care Homes Improving the lives and health of people living in care homes is a major priority, but care home residents are generally underrepresented in research studies. Enabling Research in Care Homes (ENRICH) aims to change this by strengthening support for research outside the NHS.
Involving patients in cardiovascular research
The NHS Research Scotland Cardiovascular Network, organised two events in 2022 involving patients and members of the public. The aim of these events was to hear first-hand views from cardiovascular patients in Scotland how they want to be involved research. Here the network provide an overview of the events, the learning and future work to strengthen patient and public involvement activity.
Health Data Research UK and Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research Webinar
Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) Scotland and the Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research (SCADR), part of ADR Scotland, are hosting a joint webinar to showcase two of their research projects Agenda: 11.00: Introduction (Honghan Wu, HDR UK Scotland Co-Director) 11.05: Overview of ADR Scotland (Speaker TBC) 11.10: Nursing and midwifery workforces: Opportunities to understand dynamics using linked census and administrative data (Iain Atherton, SC...
Scientific Programme Committee
The Scientific Committee (SPC), formed of a small group of senior clinician scientists from the Chief Scientist Office (CSO), NHS, and Universities across Scotland have been responsible for developing the overall conference theme and direction. We thank them for their investment of time and expertise.
Study Pathway
NHS Research Scotland works collaboratively across all Health Boards to provide a comprehensive and complete service. This national approach results in fast, efficient and reliable support to deliver high-quality clinical trials in Scotland. If you would like to place a feasibility enquiry with Scottish Health Boards, please contact feasibility@nrs.org.uk.