At NHS Ayrshire & Arran, our research, development and innovation (RDI) efforts are:
- advancing healthcare
- improving patient outcomes
- ensuring the sustainability of our healthcare systems
See our guidance on delivering research within NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Our Research, Development, and Innovation strategy
- Strategic alignment: Our strategy aligns with the Caring for Ayrshire vision, ensuring that our RDI efforts support the organisation’s priorities and deliver high-quality care.
- Key areas of interest: We work in all areas of healthcare and offer to patients in Ayrshire & Arran access to the latest new treatments through our research portfolio.
- Sustainability and culture: We strive to ensure a sustainable RDI service and strengthen a research culture across the organisation.
Current projects
- Ongoing research: We conduct over 180 research projects annually across various specialties and service areas. Our active research staff work to drive positive change and improve healthcare outcomes. View details of our current projects.