The Regions We Work In
Getting in Touch
Primary Care Research Network
East Midlands & South Yorkshire
Co-ordinating Centre
6th Floor, St John's House
30 East Street
Leicester LE1 6NB
E. judith.martin@emsy.nhs.uk
T. 0116 295 4080
F. 0116 295 4177
Clinical research
PCRN-EMSY Research Resource Pack
Research Resource Pack - Law, Governance and Best Practice is an easy-to-use guide with up-to-date information and examples designed to help you with every aspect of the research process. This pack is an essential reference tool for any practice engaging in or interested in research.
The pack will:
- tell you what you need to know
- tell you what the law has to say
- give you practical examples of application
- point you in the right direction of resources and places of further help and support
PCRN-EMSY Research Resource Pack
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
SOPs are a written documentation of processes that require a standard of quality and consistency. SOPs are an essential element for the control of clinical research from planning through to study closure, and for all the activities which support the clinical research process.
The PCRN have developed a range of SOPs which are available for researchers to use for their research studies. This site should be checked each time you embark upon a study as new SOPs may be added or updated versions may be available.
Titles include:
- Audit and Inspection
- Preparation, Approval, Review and Issue of SOPs
- Obtaining written informed consent for competent adults
- Definition of responsibilities of staff at local sites
- Study files and filing (paper)
- Case Report Form (paper)
- Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Event Reporting
- Archiving and destroying documents (paper)
- Initiation Visit
- Monitoring Visit
- Study Close-down (paper)
- Obtaining informed consent for adults who lack capacity for trials other than Clinical Trials of Investigative Medicinal Products (CTIMPs)
- Obtaining informed consent for minors
- Obtaining informed consent for adults with communication problems or comprehension difficulties
- Data Protection
- Good Clinical Practice and Training Records
Primary Care Research Network SOPs
Read more about the Primary Care Research Network at their website.
The NIHR CRN was established in 2005 to support clinical research and to facilitate the conduct of randomised trials and other well-designed studies. The network is tasked with developing and strengthening the infrastructure that supports the delivery of clinical research in the UK.
Read more about the NIHR CRN at their website.
The NIHR CRN is made up of 25 Comprehensive Clinical Research Networks, eight Primary Care Research Networks and six Topic Specific Networks. The areas covered by these networks can be viewed here.
Clinical trials: what they are and what they are not
Do you want a say in clinical trials? For information, click here.
Industry research
Working with Industry - How the networks can facilitate clinical trials
How can Industry engage with the networks?
Training opportunities
Royal College of General Practitioners Research Accreditation