Scotland

Management of the Scottish Clinical Research Networks is coordinated by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) which has encouraged NHS Scotland and the Scottish clinical academic research community to work to expand clinical research activity in a collaborative way.

There are seven Networks in Scotland (including the existing Networks in cancer):

• Dementia Clinical Research Network, Scotland - led by Dr Peter Connelly and Professor John Starr
• Scottish Diabetes Research Network - led by Dr Graham Leese
• Scottish Medicines for Children Research Network - led by Professor Peter Helms
• Scottish Stroke Research Network - led by Dr Matthew Walters
• Scottish Mental Health Research Network - led by Professor Stephen Lawrie
• Scottish Primary Care Research Network - led by Professor Frank Sullivan

The SPCRN's key aim is to facilitate national research activity in primary care, undertaking projects with other Scottish Networks and colleagues in England.

Research outwith the above topics or the area of Primary Care is supported through general NRS (NHS Research Scotland) Infrastructure funding provided to Scottish NHS Boards. More information can be obtained from the CSO website.

If you are looking for, or considering trial sites in Scotland for eligibly funded or commercial studies, please contact:

Alison Walker
National Coordinator
NRS Permissions Coordinating Centre (NRS Permissions CC) in Scotland
T: 01224 554051
E: alisonwalker1@nhs.net

Visit the NRS Permissions CC website and go to the 'Commercial/Feasibility' section for information.