đŹ We Are a Research Active Practice
Our practice takes part in research to help improve care for patients now and in the future. By being a research active practice, we help find better treatments and improve health for everyone.
Sometimes we invite patients to take part in research. If you are invited, youâll be given clear information to help you decide.
Taking part is always your choice, and saying no will not affect your care.
We want to support research that includes and represents our whole community. This helps make care better and fairer for everyone.
Want to learn more about taking part in research?
Find out more about the Be Part of Research campaign.
Lawrence Hill Research Leads: Dr Amy Wells & Dr Jasmine Chingono
Take part at Lawrence Hill Health Centre
Do you receive a flu jab because of a health condition?
Then you might be able to help out with the ANCHOR study.Â
The ANCHOR study is testing a new medicine to help prevent flu.
What’s involved?
If you decide to take part, you will need to:
Attend the Clinical Research Facility (at St Micheals) for blood tests and injections
Complete a few surveys on your phone or tablet
Find out more
Come along to our ANCHOR Information Event
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3 November
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Our research team will be there toÂ
Explain the study
Answer your questions
Help you decide whether taking part is right for you
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Improving Black Outcomes (IBHO) Study
The IBHO BioResource is a national project working to improve understanding of health conditions that affect Black communities in the UK. Many studies rely on data from White European populations, so IBHO helps make research more representative. Â
Who can take part?
– Anyone aged 16+ from Black African, Black Caribbean or Black British backgrounds.
– Anyone with Sickle Cell or Thalassaemia, whatever their ethnicity. Â
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Whatâs involved?
Youâll be asked to give a blood or saliva sample and complete a short questionnaire
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Click here to find out more. Â
If you havenât been able to make one of our events but would still to take part please contact the IBHO team. They can make appointments at the Clinical Research Facility, 60 St Michaelâs Hill at other times. Email ibho@uhbw.nhs.uk
If you wish to discuss the study before making a decision, please contact:Â ibho@uhbw.nhs.uk
TRANSFORM Study
The TRANSFORM study is a national research study aiming to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer. By testing different screening methods, researchers hope to improve early diagnosis and save lives.Â
Who can take part?Â
â Men aged 50-75 years who are registered with participating GP practices.Â
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What’s involved?Â
You may be invited to have screening tests such as a blood test, genetic test or MRI scan, and complete study questionnaires.Â
Click here to find out more.Â
If you would like to discuss the study, please contact: imperial@transformstudy@nhs.netÂ
đGet Involved in Vaccine Research
Interested in helping shape the future of vaccines?
The Vaccine & Testing Research Team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) is looking for volunteers to join their database.
By signing up, youâll be informed about opportunities to take part in adult vaccine trials and receive updates on research findings.
Signing up doesnât commit you to taking partâjust to being kept in the loop.
đ Click here to join the database or contact the team for more information on VaccineTestingResearch@uhbw.nhs.uk