Poole surgery is Dorset's first to become part of national research scheme
The Adam Practice is now officially recognised as a Research Primary Care Commercial Research Delivery Centre
A GP surgery in Poole has become Dorset’s first specialist primary care commercial research centre.
The Adam Practice is now officially recognised as a National Institute for Health and Care Research Primary Care Commercial Research Delivery Centre.
The move will open up more clinical trials to people across the county - giving patients better access to new treatments and health innovations.
The centre will work with other surgeries in the area to make it easier for people to get involved in research studies close to home.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust say The Adam Practice's research is driven by a commitment to advancing medical knowledge, improving treatments, and offering patients access to innovative therapies.
As part of this new centre, The Adam Practice will be working with several other practices to extend research opportunities to more people.
'Incredibly proud'
Dr Patrick Moore, Director of the NIHR Dorset Primary Care Commercial Research Delivery Centre (PC-CRDC), said: “We are incredibly proud to have been selected to lead this important new centre. This award recognises the strength of primary care research in Dorset and will bring real benefits to patients across the region.
"By delivering more clinical trials through GP surgeries and local health settings, we can give people earlier access to cutting-edge treatments and ensure research reflects the needs of our communities. We look forward to working with patients, practices, and partners to make research more accessible, inclusive and part of everyday care.”
'Fantastic opportunity'
Rebecca Cutts, Co-Director of the NIHR Dorset Primary Care Commercial Research Delivery Centre and Clinical Research Nurse Lead, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to grow the reach of research across Dorset and ensure that everyone has the chance to take part. Our focus will be on supporting practices, training new staff and removing barriers that stop people getting involved. We want to make it easier for patients to contribute to research close to home, whether in their GP surgery, the community, or even from home. This centre will put Dorset at the forefront of patient-centred, primary care research.”
Being research active means The Adam Practice can:
- Improve patient outcomes: clinical research helps discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat conditions, ultimately improving quality of life
- Offer access to innovation: patients can participate in trials, sometimes gaining early access to new treatments not yet widely available
- Benefit communities: working with local networks ensures that research opportunities are accessible to a wider population, not just a select few
The practice joins 13 other centres in becoming a PC-CRDC.
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded more than £14 million to GP-led primary care organisations across England to expand commercial research delivery and improve access to groundbreaking clinical trials.