Clinical Research

Our Practice is a research active practice!

Did you know that clinical research takes place at this GP Practice?

The Research Site Initiative is a scheme for all GP practices in the East Midlands to engage in clinical research. There are 4 levels, with the

highest (Level 4) being the one requiring the greatest commitment by the practice. We have been Level 4 since April 2023.

We’re proud to give our patients the opportunity to take part in research so that together we can develop new treatments and medicines for

the future.

There are many different types of research available for people to take part in, and the overwhelming majority of people have a positive

experience of research.

Last year, more people took part in research in primary care settings (such as GP Practices) in the East Midlands than any other part of

England. Join them and help us to improve healthcare.

Here is a short video explaining why you may wish to consider taking part in research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnWAfMnUBCo

We would like to extend a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who has taken part in research at the practice – you really have made a difference!

If we invite you to take part in a study, please consider doing so. Recent studies have shown that 93% of patients who took part in research would do so again.

RCGP Research Ready

Heath Lane Surgery is Research Ready Accredited. Research Ready® is a quality assurance programme for all research-active UK GP practices. It is designed in line with the UK Research Governance Framework’s legal, ethical, professional, and patient safety requirements.

The programme serves to provide information, support and guidance to accredited practices in research; both to assist with meeting the requirements above, and with considering and conducting research.

If you would like more information on what research studies are currently running at Heath Lane, please speak to a member of our research team or complete the enquiry form below:

Meet the clinical research team.

Dr Priestman- Research Lead and Principal Investigator (Pl)

He ensures that the studies we participate in are beneficial to our patients and are carried out safely and in line with ethical approvals.

Dr Priestman is working hard to build Heath Lane Surgery into a successful research practice.

‘Research gives me and my patients the opportunity to be involved in shaping future health care practices’

– Dr Priestman

Dr Lawrence- Co-Principle investigator

He works alongside other members of the research team to deliver life changing research in a safe environment.

‘Being part of Research gives me as a Doctor the opportunity to play a role in developing Modern Medicine to help people live happy, healthier and longer lives’ – Dr Lawrence

Janet Cameron- Research Nurse

Janet is our research nurse in the team at Heath Lane Surgery, guiding participants safely through their research journey.

‘The value of research to improve treatment and techniques is an essential part of improving the health and lives of everyone. I am grateful to be able to support patients, during their participation in relevant studies.’ – Janet Cameron

Kate Ellis – Clinical research Coordinator

She is the link between study teams and the GPs. She also has an active part in recruiting patients to studies and is point of contact for anyone wishing to get involved in research.

‘I am proud to be part of improving the future medical care of our patient. Without research healthcare will not progress. Without our incredible patients who participate in studies there is no research!’- Kate Ellis