Primary Care

Resources for engagement and involvement in health research

The following free resources are to effectively engage patients, the public, professionals, and industry in health research. This website is provided by the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. Contact: comms.crnthamesvalley@nihr.ac.uk.

9 things we learnt running a COVID-19 vaccine trial at our GP practices

Video on 9 key findings from the ENSEMBLE 2 COVID-19 vaccine trial, delivered by the NIHR and the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. Visit the NIHR YouTube channel to watch more videos. Audience: public. 

Primary care research leaflet for GPs

Leaflet for GPs on how they can get involved in primary care research, provided by the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. This link is for viewing only, to request hard copies contact comms.crnthamesvalley@nihr.ac.uk. Audience: professionals.

Why choose a nursing career in primary care research? video

Video on why nurses should consider a career in primary care research, provided by the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. Audience: professionals.

PACE-UP study results poster 

Poster on the results of a study into whether pedometers increase physical activity from the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. Audience: public.


PACE study results poster 

Poster on the results of a study into whether a blood test can reduce antibiotic use in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) from the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. Audience: public.


9 good reasons good reasons for practices to work with us poster

Poster on why GP practices should work with the NIHR to carry out research from the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. Audience: professionals.


BWeL study results poster 

Poster on the results of a study into a weight loss programme delivered through GP practices from the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. Audience: public.


Engaging the public in primary care research guide

Guide for GPs on materials promote research to the public in GP practices from the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. Audience: professionals.