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Pioneering Midlothian GP practice proud to launch dedicated primary care research facility

05 March, 2026News

A pioneering GP practice in Midlothian has launched its own dedicated clinical research facility,…

NHS Lothian joins Owkin’s data network with multi-year partnership

03 March, 2026News

Owkin, a leading agentic AI company, and NHS Lothian, Scotland’s second largest health board, have…

The latest DataLoch enhancements

29 January, 2026News

The DataLoch service focusses on making health and care data research-ready and directly supporting…

Air Free app launches to help children and young people in Scotland stay on top of asthma

23 January, 2026News

Air Free, a free app launches to help children and young people (ages 5–17) and their families…

New data platform OpenEP|NET targets heart rhythm disorders

09 January, 2026News

A new data platform to transform heart rhythm disorder care has received a £2.2 million boost from…

Nearly 1 in 5 UK emergency department patients cared for in corridors/waiting rooms

10 December, 2025News

At any one time, nearly 1 in 5 emergency department patients in the UK is being cared for in…

Scottish universities transform eye health research with retinal imaging resource

24 October, 2025News

Retinal Imaging Network achieves Millionth image milestone in fight against diseases

14 new centres to bring commercial research into primary care

21 October, 2025News

The NIHR has awarded more than £14 million to GP-led primary care organisations across England to…

New Commercial Research Delivery Centre in Lothian set to expand UK capacity to deliver commercial clinical trials

01 October, 2025News

Wednesday 10 September marked a new era for commercial research delivery in Lothian.

New network to boost commercial research delivery across the UK

01 September, 2025News

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded £6.5 million, funded jointly…