Local Research Networks

Eight Local Research Networks have been appointed to take forward work in this area. The Networks are tasked with widenining participation in eligible clinical studies. Each Network employs dedicated research staff who facilitate patient involvement in studies.

The Local Research Networks are based in the following areas:

Central England
Clinical Lead: Professor Richard Hobbs
Network Manager: Ros Salter
Email: r.a.salter@bham.ac.uk

East of England
Clinical Lead (Medical): Jonathan Graffy
Clinical Lead (Nursing & Allied Health Professions): Caroline Gunnell
Network Manager: Helen Macdonald
Email: helen.macdonald@eoe.nhs.uk
Website: http://www.pcrn-eoe.org

East Midlands and South Yorkshire
Clinical Lead: Dr Andrew Wilson
Network Manager: Louise Woodward
Email: louise.woodward@emsy.nhs.uk
Website: http://www.leics-research.nhs.uk/PCRN/aboutus.htm

Greater London
Clinical Lead: Professor Gill Rowland
Network Manager: Jo Burns
Email: burnsj2@lsbu.ac.uk
Website: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/pcrn-gl

Northern and Yorkshire
Clinical Lead: Professor Greg Rubin
Network Manager: Terri Harding
Email: terri.harding@nyren.co.uk
Website: www.nyren.co.uk

North West
Clinical Lead: Dr Mark Gabbay
Network Manager: Vicky Wilkinson
Email: vicky.wilkinson@hsthpct.nhs.uk
Website: www.pcrnnw.nhs.uk 

South East
Clinical Lead: Professor Helen Smith
Network Manager: Helen Membrey
Network Manager: Sarah Edwards
Email: s.edwards@bsms.ac.uk / h.membrey@bsms.ac.uk
Website: http://www.bsms.ac.uk/school-and-staff/divisions/primary-care-public-health/pcrnse.php

South West
Clinical Lead: Dr Philip Evans
Network Manager: Rachel Perkin
Email: rachel.perkin@pms.ac.uk
Website: www.pcrnsw.org  

Scottish Primary Care Research Network (SPCRN)
The Scottish Primary Care Research Network is led by Professor Frank Sullivan, supported by Scottish School of Primary Care Research Manager Alison Hinds. The Network exists to help link researchers with professionals in primary care who can host or otherwise support high quality research projects of relevant to primary care. The overall aim is to increase the amount of research relevant to patient care undertaken in a primary care setting.