Research & Development - IOW NHS Trust

12/11/2025

Exciting results from the HARMONIE study! 🧡

🌟 A single dose of Nirsevimab was shown to greatly reduce hospitalisations for RSV in infants.

🌟 We're proud to have supported this important research locally and thank you to everyone involved.

Read the results ▶ https://www.trialsummaries.com/Study/StudyDetails?id=25372&tenant=MT_SNY_9011

10/11/2025

The NIHR Research Delivery Network has launched its 5-year Strategic Plan, setting out how it will strengthen research delivery and support the UK's health and growth missions.

The plan focuses on key priorities including improving care for people with long-term conditions, expanding research in under-served communities and embedding equality, diversity and inclusion.

You can read the full plan on the NIHR RDN website ▶ https://rdn.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/rdn-5-year-strategic-plan

07/11/2025

📢 It’s just months until the most significant update to UK clinical trials regulations in two decades comes into force!

From 28 April 2026, all sponsors, researchers and anyone involved in setting up or running clinical trials of medicines in the UK must comply with the amended regulations. 🔍

Check out the final guidance👉 https://www.hra.nhs.uk/about-us/news-updates/final-guidance-to-accompany-updated-clinical-trials-regulations-is-published/

05/11/2025

We are excited to announce that we have recruited our first participants to the ResVir study! 👏

A huge well done to everyone involved in getting us to this point! 💙

To find out more about this study, visit ▶ https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/application-summaries/research-summaries/resvir/

03/11/2025

Ever wonder how our Island became home to a birth cohort study with 1,435 participants?

Here's why the Isle of Wight was chosen:
1️⃣ Perfect size, not too big, not too small - ideal for studying common conditions like asthma and allergies.
2️⃣ A stable population, making long-term follow-up easier and more reliable.
3️⃣ And most importantly… the people here are brilliant!

We’re proud to be part of a community that’s helped shape health research for over 30 years and thank you for joining us for our Allergy Series special!

31/10/2025

🚀 We're excited to share the launch of the NIHR-funded Launchpad Programme, led by Research and Improvement - HIOW!

The programme offers:
🔹 Ongoing online support & coaching over three years
🔹 A free annual two-day ‘Getting Started in Research’ training
🔹 23 internships worth £10K each, available yearly for individuals or teams

To get involved, visit: https://academy.hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/launchpad

29/10/2025

The Spinal Immobilisation Study (SIS) has thanked us for all the hard work training paramedics and randomising participants to the trial 🚑

We’re excited to share that 44 people have now been recruited to the study! 🎉

Thank you to Isle of Wight Ambulance and 111 Service for your dedication. 🙏

Find out more about SIS ▶ https://www.iow.nhs.uk/publications/news/isle-wight-ambulance-service-starts-recruiting-important-study-looking-best-practice-care-patients-suspected-spinal-injury

27/10/2025

Did you know, pioneering research started in 1989 on the Isle of Wight, inviting all new mothers to join a study that’s since impacted health worldwide!

👉 The Isle of Wight birth cohort is a group of people born around the same time, followed over the years to understand how early life affects health, particularly asthma and allergies.

📊 Now over 30 years later, this is one of the oldest and most thoroughly followed studies in the world.

To find out more about the Birth Cohort, visit https://allergyresearch.org.uk/studies/birth-cohort/

24/10/2025

💡 The revamped PIF TICK website is now live and helps people find trusted health information and avoid dangerous misinformation.

✅ It signposts users to more than 145 certified Trusted Information Creators, including national health charities.

✅ The upgrade was part-funded by NHS England and the PIF TICK website can be used alongside the NHS website.

Visit the updated PIF TICK website:

The PIF TICK is the independent trust mark for health information. It helps you find evidence-based, trusted health information.

22/10/2025

🎉 We're excited to announce that ResVir is now open to recruitment at Isle of Wight NHS Trust!

🦠 ResVir is an important research study focused on improving our understanding of respiratory viral infections, including RSV, influenza, and COVID.

🦠 By collecting a simple sample from patients, ResVir aims to support faster diagnosis and aims to reduce the burden of respiratory illnesses across the UK.

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible teams and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust for your support in making this possible💙

20/10/2025

Today our Allergy Team is proudly based at the David Hide Asthma & Allergy Research Centre, founded by paediatrician Dr David Hide. 📍

💨 We're leading vital research into allergies and asthma, including the world-renowned Isle of Wight Birth Cohort and the Parent and Baby studies.

👶 Born on the Isle of Wight in 1989 or early 1990? You could be part of our 34-year follow-up! Call 07710 229794 if you have not yet had your follow up.

👀 Stay tuned for Part 3 of our Allergy Series next week!

17/10/2025

Did you know you can sign up to from the NHS App homepage? 📱

Our free service matches people to suitable studies based on your interests and where you live - making it easier than ever to take part in life-changing health research.

Sign up today by logging into your NHS account!

A simple and secure way to access NHS services and manage your health.