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For More Information on the East Midlands RDN Primary Care Lunch & Learn Sessions 23/24, or to Register for Upcoming Sessions CLICK HERE
Session 1 - May 2023 - RDN Support Overview, Meet the Team & Types of Studies In Primary Care
Lucy Sheppard (RDN East Midlands Primary Care Team Lead) gives an overview of the RDN East Midlands Primary Care team, including;
Introducing the Primary Care Research Teams in each of the 5 counties in the East Midlands
The ways in which our team can support your site in delivering research
Types of studies delivered in Primary Care
Our research delivery processes
Our Research Site Initiative (RSI) Scheme
Additional Support Resources
Session 2 - June 2023 - Generating a Research Culture In GP Practices
Professor Jaspal Tagger (RDN East Midlands Primary Care Specialty Lead) discusses;
What a research culture is
Ways in which we can initiate and enable the growth of a research culture in GP Practices
The benefits of creating a positive research culture
Session 3 - July 2023 - Recording Research Activity & Research Payments
Helen Ireland (RDN East Midlands Primary Care Research Facilitator - Lincolnshire) and Marie Thompson (RDN East Midlands Primary Care Study Support Service Manager) discuss;
The new Research Activity Recording App
The importance of recording study activity
The different types of Research Payments for Studies and how you can claim them
Session 4 - August 2023 - Top Tips For Delivering Research In a busy GP Practice
Dr Jane Coleman (RSI Level 4 Site Lead & Nottingham ICB Research GP Champion) and Ed Longridge (RSI Level 4 Site Lead & Nottingham ICB Research GP Champion) discuss top tips for delivering research in a busy GP Practice, this includes;
Utilising your local RDN Primary Care Team
Utilising the online Forum PRESENT to get further Tips and Support
Getting support from the higher (Level 3 and Level 4 RSI Sites) in your area
GP Champion support
Training and Equipment
Carrying out Site Activity
Toolkit
Online Forum PRESENT
Session 5 - September 2023 - The Importance of Having a Varied Study Portfolio
Lucy Sheppard (RDN East Midlands Primary Care Team Lead) discusses;
The different types of studies for delivery by GP Practices and the varying benefits / opportunities each different study type brings
Session 6 - October 2023 - An Introduction to Commercial Research
Dr Stephanie Swift (RDN East Midlands Commercial Business Development Manager) introduces;
The benefits of carrying out Commercial Research
How to get involved in delivering Commercial Research
Utilsing the Research Activity App to record Commercial Study Recruitment
Session 7 - November 2023 - Providing Research Opportunities to an Underserved Population
Sarah Shelton (RDN East Midlands Senior Nurse for Mid-Nottinghamshire) discuses the progress a group of GP Practices in Mid Nottinghamshire have made in delivering research to underserved populations, sharing their learning and successes.
Session 8 - December 2023 - Growing Research at your Site
Kate Ellis (RSI Level 4 Site Clinical Research Coordinator) discusses,
Advertising as a Research active practice.
Communication.
Research Contact
Capacity and Capability
Session 9 - January 2024 - Promoting Research & Increasing Engagement
Valentina Lazarevic & Juliet Jones
(RDN East Midlands Primary Care CSDOs- Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire) discuss;
Promoting research to your peers
Increasing research opportunities at your site
Tips to help you have time for research
Patient Participation Groups (PPGs)
Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
Routes of Communication / Promotion
Session 10 - February 2024 - GP Practices Delivering Research Collaboratively
Vishal Mashru (RSI Level 4 & Level 2 Site Lead / Head of Medicines & Research at Cross Counties & North Blaby PCN) discusses the ins and outs of how research is delivered collaboratively across 2 PCNS .
Session 11 - March 2024 - National Primary Care Strategy, Focus & Direction
Dr Simon Royal (National RDN Primary Care Specialty Lead & RDN East Midlands Specialty Lead) provides an overview of the Primary Care National Strategy and talks about the direction of Research Delivery in Primary Care in the East Midland
If you have any issues with the recordings please contact your Local CRN East Midlands CSDO or Research Facilitator.