Research

This webpage is a central resource for GP practices in LLR who are looking to learn more and engage in health and care research.

Research, as defined in the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, is ‘the attempt to derive generalisable new knowledge by addressing clearly defined questions with systematic and rigorous methods’ [1].

Research plays a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge, improving patient care, and driving innovation in health and care. Clinical trials are essential for testing the safety and efficacy of new medications, therapies, care pathways, and medical procedures. Being part of this journey can be extremely rewarding for practices. It can improve job satisfaction, staff retention, and allow Primary Care teams to be part of the development of innovative treatments and approaches to care, improving patient health outcomes and quality of life.

Research may also help us understand how to design healthier places, develop healthy public policy, and influence the broader context in which we live, such as the homes we live in, the work or education we undertake, and social connectedness of our communities.

[1] UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research – Health Research Authority (hra.nhs.uk)

The key objectives of this webspace are to help GP practices in navigating and succeeding in NHS and commercial research.

We hope you’ll find the information below, and the associated links, a useful resource.

(Coming soon) Getting started with research:

Introduction to research: Basic concepts and benefits of health research, as well as the types of projects
Guides and tutorials: Step-by-step guides on how to start a research project.
FAQs: Addressing common questions and concerns for new practices.
Types of research: NHS/Commercial Research Overview

Regulatory requirements: Compliance with NHS and other regulatory bodies.

(Coming soon) Training and education:

Workshops and webinars: Upcoming and past training sessions.
Online courses: E-learning modules on various aspects of research eg GCP training
Resource library: Access to research papers, articles, and case studies (particularly successful case studies in the area)

(Coming soon) Research support:

Research champions: Contact information.
Funding opportunities: Information on grants, awards, and other funding sources.
Tools and resources: Downloadable templates, Strategies and tools for recruiting participants.

(Coming soon) Collaboration opportunities:

Research networks: Information about joining research networks.
Current projects: List of ongoing projects.
Case studies: Success stories.

(Coming soon) News and updates:

Newsletters
Events
Opportunities