Dozens of health research clinics to open across Scotland

Joseph Carter, head of Asthma + Lung UK Scotland, a funding charity of Our Future Health, welcomed the news that clinics were now opening in Scotland.

“By working together, we want to see the thousands of people with lung conditions living in Scotland to be better represented in health research,” he said.

“In the past two decades there has been little improvement in how we diagnose and treat lung conditions, despite the fact they are the third biggest cause of death.

“This opportunity to use health data for research will help us to better understand lung disease, ultimately leading to better diagnosis, treatment and management.”

Dr Raghib Ali, chief executive and chief medical officer of Our Future Health, said: “Our Future Health is a programme for the whole of the UK and so we’re delighted to be launching recruitment in Scotland.”

He said the programme would give volunteers the opportunity to learn more about their own health, help to improve the health of everyone in Scotland and reduce inequalities.

“Researchers in Scotland will also be able to apply to use our resource to make new discoveries about diseases, including those that pose significant challenges in Scotland,” he added.