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Andrew Deans
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Lead Research Nurse at NHS Research Scotland Primary Care Network, based in NHS Lothian
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#bepartofresearch | Health Research | Southampton
People who take part in health research make vital discoveries possible 💙 Lydia’s first experience of research was a trial that helped inform how to vaccinate teenagers against COVID-19. It took plac...
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June 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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EDGE 2025, What a great conference. is more than just a #clinicaltrials management system. It is a community driving research forward in a collaborative way. Great to be asked to speak and be part of the team from @nhslothianresearch.bsky.social & @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk
June 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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#ICTD25 is an important date for reiterating that while research is helping to shape a modern health and care system, nothing can be achieved without a diverse group of volunteers. #BePartOfResearch @uofgregiusanna.bsky.social

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Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak speaking at an event, alongside the quote: "International Clinical Trials Day recognises the importance of clinical research to improving and transforming healthcare and celebrates the vital role that patients and the public can make through their participation in research. I encourage people in Scotland to get involved — stepping forward could make a significant difference to the health and care of tomorrow." The NHS Research Scotland logo is visible, alongside the URL www.nrs.org.uk.
May 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Zealand Pharma says obesity drug deal with Roche will help it stay independent

https://www.ft.com/content/e1071cf2-ef36-4d9b-b918-573030ed6681
Zealand Pharma says obesity drug deal with Roche will help it stay independent
Danish biotech is developing petrelintide in partnership with the Swiss pharma group
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April 27, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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nhsresearchscotland.org.uk
@hralatest.bsky.social has announced the publication of a new model Commercial Chief Investigator Agreement (mCCIA), and model Confidential Disclosure Agreements (mCDA), both of which are expected to be used without modification.

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Two healthcare professionals in conversation in a promotional graphic for NHS Research Scotland about updated expectations for agreements used by commercial sponsors, published on 28 April 2025. Visit nrs.org.uk/news for more information.
April 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Thanks to @nihrspcr.bsky.social! Fantastic opportunity for a GP fellow to engage with commercial research opportunities in our region and to help to build capacity as part of our remit at the Academic Primary and Community Care unit.

Contact me for informal queries ([email protected])
nihrspcr.bsky.social NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · Apr 3
📢 The @nihrspcr.bsky.social is offering up to eleven General Practice Commercial Research Fellowships, with positions available at various universities across the UK. Find out more: bit.ly/4i3Z88G

#GP #Fellowship #SPCR
@sapc.ac.uk @nihr.bsky.social @rcgp.bsky.social
📢 The @nihrspcr.bsky.social is offering up to eleven General Practice Commercial Research Fellowships, with positions available at various universities across the UK. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4i3Z88G #GP #Fellowship #SPCR @sapc.ac.uk @nihr.bsky.social @rcgp.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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What a glorious day to be out in @nhslothian.bsky.social as a #PrimaryCare #ClinicalResearchNurse working with a GP Practice that wants to do their first #ClinicalTrial. Right in the heart of the city of Edinburgh.
April 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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In our community as a #PrimaryCare #ClinicalResearchNurse Minority Ethnic Health Inclusion Service is a vital link for all of our #Minority and #Ethnic communities to help them engage with services. Looking to reach all of our community and consider #ClinicalTrials during their healthcare journey
March 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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This #rarediseaseday, we are calling for a greater ambition to make the UK a more attractive place to develop and launch new medicines for rare diseases.

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#MoreThanYouCanImagine.
UK must do more on access to rare disease medicines, says ABPI
The latest England action plan on rare diseases (published 28 February 2025) does not do enough to ensure NHS patients get access to potentially life-changing new medicines, according to the Associati...
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February 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Out and about as a #PrimaryCare #ClinicalResearchNurse.
Not Many GP Practices can boast of a view like this. Out in East Lothian discussing how we can bring #clinicaltrials to our #underservedcommunities in our #remote and #coastal areas.
February 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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nhsresearchscotland.org.uk
The upcoming Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Event 2025 will take place at Stirling Court Hotel — part of the University of Stirling Campus — on Tuesday 11 March, hosted by NRS and the Chief Scientist Office.

Read the full story 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/nationa...
Image featuring Carol Porteous, the Patient and Public Involvement Lead for NHS Research Scotland. Carol is smiling in a close-up photo to the right. On the left, there is text quoting: "By unifying researchers, patients, carers, family and those with an interest in health research, we hope to provide a platform to forge new connections, share knowledge, and encourage all to take away fresh learnings, and I’m grateful for the support of the NRS community in making it possible to host the event again, and on a larger scale." The NHS Research Scotland logo is displayed along with the website, nrs.org.uk.
February 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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On International Urogynaecology day make a difference for women! Calling all health care professionals in Primary Care please help us by completing our 10' survey t.ly/pDJPH @wisegpcouk.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcm.org.uk
February 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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rcn.org.uk
We're backing a new Bill being introduced by Dawn Butler MP which would legally protect the title of "nurse".

This change would bring the UK in line with international best practices, helping protect patients. We're urging the UK government and other parties to back it.

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'Nurse' title must be protected, says RCN | News | Royal College of Nursing
The RCN is urging the UK government and political parties to back a proposed bill that will protect the title 'nurse'
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February 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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rcn.org.uk
We’ve responded to a consultation on the new nursing profiles, led by the NHS Staff Council Job Evaluation Group, calling for further refinement of the Agenda for Change draft profiles for bands 7 to 9.

Read more in our latest member news story ⬇️
NHS consultation: 'new draft nursing profiles don’t value clinical expertise' | News | Royal College of Nursing
The RCN is calling for further refinement of the Agenda for Change draft profiles for bands 7 to 9. More differentiation is needed for each band, and the role of reflective practice in nursing leaders...
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January 27, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring
Researchers facing “a lot of uncertainty, fear, and panic”
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January 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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#WhyWeDoResearch
nhsresearchscotland.org.uk NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · Jan 20
Two new job roles within NHS Research Scotland's Central Management Team will support the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) in Scotland. Deadline for applications is Friday 24 January.

Apply now 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/vacancy...
NHS Research Scotland promotional image for a Manager and Coordinator role to support the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth. Application deadline of January 24, 2025. Visit nrs.org.uk/news for more information. The graphic features digital icons representing management and technology, with a hand typing on a laptop.
January 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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ACCORD supports researchers and commercial companies in the UK and internationally to conduct their clinical research. Want to know more? Watch the video and get in touch! #research #support #medicalresearch #researchers
January 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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nhsresearchscotland.org.uk NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · Jan 16
A pioneering study led by NHS Research Scotland's Primary Care Network Champion has found that certain combinations of long-term health conditions are associated with worse quality of life — but can benefit from tailored treatments and interventions.

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Promotional graphic for NHS Research Scotland featuring a crowd of people, with text highlighting the news story: "NHS Research Scotland Champion urges action after groundbreaking study into multiple long-term health conditions". Published on 16 January 2025. Visit nrs.org.uk/news for more information.
January 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Countess of Chester Hospital on LinkedIn: #clinicalresearch #weightlossjourney
We were thrilled to welcome ITV Granada to our hospital last week (pictured) as they filmed a news bulletin about our new Clinical Research Unit and Mobile…
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January 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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rcn.org.uk
📣Call for abstracts now open for the RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2025

💡Nursing Research: Transforming Global Health in a Changing World Find out more at: buff.ly/4iEFB03

📅 Submission deadline 16 March

#RCNresearch25
RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2025| Royal College of Nursing
Call for abstracts opening this Winter
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January 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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NHS Education for Scotland's Annual Conference will take place online over 24-25 April, on the theme 'Learning for Change: Tackling Health Inequity through Education and Workplace Learning'. Abstract submission closes Sunday 9 February.

Find out more 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/nhs...
Promotional banner for NHS Education for Scotland Annual Conference 2025, showing an abstract graphic of interconnected nodes and light effects in blue tones. Event details include date - 24-25 April with timing to be confirmed and a link to www.nrs.org.uk/calendar to find more information.
January 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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NHS Research Scotland will proudly host a powerful showcase next year championing the essential drive to ensure patients and the public play a part in the research that affects them.

Read more about the upcoming event 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/patient...
Promotional banner for an NHS Research Scotland Patient and Public Involvement Event, encouraging community participation for 2025, featuring a crowd of attendees in a conference setting. Published 28 November 2024.
January 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Looking forward to going again this year. #PrimaryCare
tomdownes.bsky.social Thomas Downes @tomdownes.bsky.social · Nov 18
NADEGS 2025 “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges” on the 23rd and 24th of January 2025 at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel.

Annual conference showcasing key #primarycare research and education in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

Find out more and book your place at 👇
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NADEGS 2025 - Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges | University of Dundee, UK
The University of Dundee School of Medicine is excited to be hosting the NADEGS Annual Conference “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges” on the 23rd and 24th of January 2025 at the Carnoustie Golf Hote...
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January 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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As an @nhsresearchscot.bsky.social #PrimaryCare #ClinicalResearchNurse you do get to travel around NHS Lothian and catch moments like this. A bit chilly out though 🥶
January 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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New Cross Sector Networking hub for Scotland - bringing together academia, industry, the third sector and NHS staff working across life sciences:

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New hub to unite life sciences across Scotland
A new networking hub designed to bring together academia, industry, the third sector and NHS staff working across life sciences, and help researchers move between the different sectors, has been set u...
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November 13, 2024 at 9:43 AM