An introduction to the work of The Neurosciences Foundation.

What is the purpose of The Neurosciences Foundation?

The main role of The Neurosciences Foundation is to assist in the provision of funds for research.  Research into new ideas and new techniques to help patients who have suffered injury or damage to the brain and nervous system.

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Why is The Neurosciences Foundation Needed?

While the National Health Service, the University of Glasgow and the Medical Research Council have provided the staff with modern equipment for routine clinical work they do not and indeed cannot, meet all the needs of research.   The Neurosciences Foundation, which is a registered charity, exists to help patients by assisting in the provision of funds for research which cannot be found from elsewhere.

The research which the Foundation funds is centred, although not exclusively, on the Institute of Neurological Sciences.  The Institute is a major unit and is wholly within the NHS and is housed in the Department of Neurosurgery Building, located within the grounds of the Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland. The Institute of Neurological Sciences not only serves a population of 3 million people but is also recognised as a centre of excellence.  It attracts doctors from all parts of the world - USA, Canada, the Middle East, India, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Japan who come for special training.  The Institute's staff of 36 Consultants, including 6 University professors, work as a coordinated group with highly trained doctors, nurses, scientists, therapists and a full range of ancillary staff within the 150 bed Department of Neurosurgery. Mission statement Research Funding Policy

Southern General Hospital

The Neurosciences Foundation acknowledges support from: Scotnursing