Project Plan
Project Plan
The study started in July 2025 and will last 34 months.
After the initial set-up period the project follows a straightforward delivery plan involving 4 clear work packages.
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Set up
Set up
Months 1-4
Months 1-4
Recruitment and approvals
Recruitment and approvals
Activities
Activities
Recruit 2 research associates
Finalise protocol
Apply for ethical approval
Develop accessible project website for outputs to be added
Outputs
Outputs
Information sheets
Consent forms
Ethical approval
Study website
Work package 1
Work package 1
Months 5-9
Months 5-9
Interviews with AP leads across England
Interviews with AP leads across England
Activities
Activities
Recruitment of AP leads from ICBs and professional colleges Data collection (n = 15-20)
Data analysis
Development of initial programme theory (IPT) to inform WP 2 and 3
Outputs
Outputs
Academic paper
Lay summary
Policy briefing
Work package 2
Work package 2
Months 10-15
Months 10-15
Survey of APs across England
Survey of APs across England
Activities
Activities
Survey development
Recruitment via NHSE
Data collection (n > 300)
Data analysis
Refinement of IPT
Outputs
Outputs
Academic paper
Lay summary
Policy briefing
Work package 3
Work package 3
Months 15-30
Months 15-30
Case studies in GP surgeries
Case studies in GP surgeries
Activities
Activities
Data collection, North of England (n = 5 cases)
Interviews/focus groups (n = max 75 participants)
Documentary analysis
Test and modify IPT
Outputs
Outputs
Academic paper
Lay summary
Policy briefing
Work package 4
Work package 4
Months 29-34
Months 29-34
Stakeholder workshops
Stakeholder workshops
Activities
Activities
Data collection (one online, one in person) (n = 12-16)
Modify IPT
Co-production of recommendations
Relationship building
Outputs
Outputs
Stakeholder event (n = 50)
Final report
Lay summary
Public and policy summary reports
Video animations
Conference presentations
This study will generate new knowledge and practical guidance to help to integrate APs in primary care teams and enhance AP retention.
As the project progresses you can catch up on the new knowledge generated by the team.
Help promote better understanding of the AP role by sharing our findings.
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