NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde CRDC

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde CRDC delivers coordinated commercial research across a large and diverse health system, offering sponsors a single point of access to Scotland’s largest NHS Board. We offer efficient study set-up and delivery through experienced, collaborative research teams with a strong track record in commercial research.

Sponsors benefit from access to a diverse population, a range of hospital and community sites, and established Clinical Research Facilities. These are supported by skilled research delivery staff experienced in running complex trials. Ongoing service development continues to expand capacity and data-enabled efficiency.

Serving Scotland’s largest city, Greater Glasgow and Clyde CRDC supports a predominantly urban population while also delivering specialist tertiary care across the West of Scotland and beyond. We offer access to one of the UK’s largest adult acute hospital campuses and a major standalone children’s hospital, supporting a broad range of study types and populations. The centre operates a multi-site model, with established links to neighbouring NHS Boards, including NHS Lanarkshire.

Greater Glasgow and Clyde CRDC delivers commercial studies across primary and secondary care in adult and paediatric services. We work closely with NHS teams, universities and industry partners to deliver high-quality, innovative research and excellent study performance.