🔬 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, you’ll 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
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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What’s involved?
You’ll be asked to give a blood or saliva sample and complete a short questionnaire
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If you haven’t 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 Michael’s 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
đź’‰Get 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, you’ll be informed about opportunities to take part in adult vaccine trials and receive updates on research findings.
Signing up doesn’t commit you to taking part—just to being kept in the loop.
👉 Click here to join the database or contact the team for more information on VaccineTestingResearch@uhbw.nhs.uk