Birchwood and Sollershott Surgeries are a research practice.
Research can:
- Find new and better ways of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions
- Test new ideas that could improve the lives of people receiving health or social care
- Look at the costs and benefits of making changes in the community. Examples include introducing exercise programmes or screening for cancer in certain age groups
- Help us understand how NHS and social care services can run in a more efficient way.
For more information visit the National Institute for Health and Care Research website.
When research projects become available, we will post them on this web page. This will include a little information about each study.
Current research projects
Discover Me – Transforming Healthcare Together
Join a nationwide research study that aims to analyse the health and genetic information of thousands of people.
‘Discover Me’ aims to improve our understanding of many different diseases, and to identify ways to help GP practices improve patient care. By taking part in ‘Discover Me’ you’ll be able to receive information about your ancestry and some of your health information through a secure online participant portal.
Access to this information could also help you and your GP make better decisions about your health care. Your contribution, along with thousands of others, will help improve the health and care of future generations.Anyone aged 18 or over can join ‘Discover Me’To find out more please read the FAQ
If you would like to participate please email: discoverme.portmillsurgery@nhs.net