NRS - NHS Research Scotland: Research Ethics
The Research Ethics Service in Scotland is a part of the UK-wide national service aimed at facilitating research, whilst simultaneously protecting the rights, safety, dignity and well-being of people participating in research in the NHS. The service is supported by the Scottish Government’s Chief Scientist Office (CSO) and the Health Research Authority (HRA) to: Provide robust and responsive ethical review of research by RECs; Provide ethical guidance and management support to RECs; Deliver a quality assurance (QA) Framework for the research ethics service; Deliver training and support for researchers and REC members; Work with colleagues in the wider regulatory environment to streamline the processes for approving research; Promote and support transparency in research.
