royal devon and exeter hospital

The RD&E ranked the top hospital in the South West Peninsula for patient participation in the National Institute of Health Research trials. It has recruited 1,900 patients for a wide range of trials including stroke, diabetes, oncology and haematology. 



Our Research and Development directorate makes a major contribution towards the South West region’s research agenda. The RD&E made successful bids to host three of the Local Research Networks for the South West Peninsula region - the Diabetes Research Network, the Stroke Research Network and the Comprehensive Local Research Network. In addition, the Trust continues to be the top recruiting site for the Peninsula Cancer Research Network and cancer trials continue to be a high priority for the RD&E.