Research & Development - IOW NHS Trust

01/06/2026

Generation Study Rocket Recruiters 🚀

Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been recognised by the study team for achieving an incredible recruitment rate within our first three months of opening for the Generation Study.

A huge thank you to our amazing teams and the families taking part across the Island.

If you’re expecting, you can register your interest online at www.generationstudy.co.uk or contact the local Research Team on 01983 552354 before delivery. Already signed up? The team will be in touch soon to arrange consent.

29/05/2026

Our Ambulance Service has featured in the NIHR South Central RRDN bulletin!

As the UK’s only combined acute and ambulance service, we’ve now seen over 300 participants take part in three major trauma and emergency care trials within our ambulance service.

These studies were supported by an incredible level of engagement, with 60% of the island’s paramedics volunteering to help deliver them.

Paramedic Hannah said: “I’ve loved taking part in the trials. It’s an exciting opportunity to not only learn new skills, but also to help gather evidence that could influence practice nationally, or even worldwide.”

27/05/2026

Recruitment milestone, 20 people have now been recruited to the UK HFpEF study. Congratulations to everyone involved! ❤️💜

UK HFpEF aims to improve the quality of life and outcomes of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in the future.

25/05/2026

Applications for the Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme (PIPP) are now open!

PIPP is a free 12-18 month programme to develop health and care professionals (excluding doctors and dentists) to become Principal Investigators on NIHR portfolio studies.

Applications close on 29 May 2026.
Find out more and apply ➡️ https://www.nihr.ac.uk/career-development/clinical-research-courses-and-support/principal-investigator-pipeline-programme?utm_source=linkedin-community&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pipp2026&fbclid=IwY2xjawRv6q9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTcndMRVU0SWQxdXhkMGllc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkZS__EkKxy8N2NXXfzNjGLWQKbix295s1g13FVewNcneMFmyZxpw4o3G0pi_aem_QvkV0FahosH-fIFAPgf6Kw

22/05/2026

⭐ We have been nominated for a Working Together, Improving Together Award at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Delivering Excellence Awards! ⭐

20/05/2026

In 2025/26 we recruited 1,221 participants to research studies! Today we celebrated this achievement during Clinical Trials Day, thank you to everyone who came to chat with us and to learn more about research at Isle of Wight NHS Trust! 🔬🧬🧪

19/05/2026

Please join us tomorrow to celebrate Clinical Trials Day, we will be outside the canteen at St Mary’s Hospital from midday to 2pm. 💙

Come and say hello, discover research taking place at Isle of Wight NHS Trust, and find out how you can get involved!

15/05/2026

Have you experienced outstanding care from someone in the Research Team? Nominate a staff member or team for Employee of the Month! 🤩

Has a member of staff or team made a difference to you or your loved ones? 💙

Nominate a staff member or team for Employee of the Month if they have:
⭐ Shown compassion, kindness, and professionalism
⭐ Gone above and beyond to support patients or families
⭐ Made a positive impact during your care or experience
⭐ Demonstrated our Trust values in everything they do

A simple nomination can mean so much and helps celebrate the people making a real difference every day.

Nominate today by following the link in our comments ⬇️

13/05/2026

Clinical Trials Day is next week, get involved and

⭐ Join us on Wednesday 20 May, midday to 2pm outside St Mary's Hospital canteen
⭐ Life-changing treatments start with people like you.
⭐ Join over a million people across the UK who take part in health and care research every year.
⭐ Sign up to Be Part of Research today https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/

11/05/2026

Did you know, new legal requirements for clinical trials came into force on 28 April 2026?

The updated regulations are designed to protect trial participants, strengthen patient safety, and accelerate approvals by reducing unnecessary burdens on researchers, to support high-quality, trusted research taking place in the UK.

Find out more: https://www.hra.nhs.uk/about-us/news-updates/new-uk-clinical-trials-regulations-now-in-force/