At NHS Ayrshire & Arran, our research, development and innovation (RDI) efforts are:
- advancing healthcare
- improving patient outcomes
- ensuring the sustainability of our healthcare systems
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.