Getting involved in research as a practice

It can seem daunting to take on a new venture in a busy general practice. In the context of a GP contract and stretched workforce that can feel more challenging every year, getting your practice involved in research could be worth the effort. It can revitalise the workforce, patient care, and if done well, your practice’s financial sustainability.

If you are interested in your practice becoming research active, you could contact the RRDN or RCGP:

• Regional Research Delivery Network (RDN)
  • The East of England RDN supports health and care organisations to become research active. https://rdn.nihr.ac.uk/region/east-of-england
  • RDN success story of a GP surgery that became research active: https://rdn.nihr.ac.uk/stories/building-research-active-practice-success-story-gp-surgery

• RCGP
  • Research Ready: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/research-at-rcgp/research-ready
  • https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-extended-roles/develop-maintain-research-delivery

• Other links:

Pulse article – Why GP practices should become involved in research: https://www.gponline.com/why-gp-practices-become-involved-research/article/1937225