Five Valleys Medical Centre is registered as a research practice with the Research Delivery Network (RDN) – South West Central. This is one of the twelve regionally based RDN’s, that make up the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), Primary Care Research Network of England.

Five Valleys Medical Centre is part of the ‘Severn Health Research Collaboration’, which include two other GP’s practices in the Stroud District.

Why Research?

We believe that conducting research not only generates vital new knowledge, but it can also be beneficial for patients, both now and in the future. By researching the causes, courses and treatment of diseases/health problems, the knowledge and understanding we gain, is likely to benefit all patients.

Research – Moving Forward

Patients are at the centre of our research work. We ensure that the research we support is relevant to and benefits those who use primary care services. If you would like to find out more about the Primary Care Research Network, go to:

• National Institute for Health and Care Research | NIHR
• Clinical Research Network | NIHR
• New NIHR Research Delivery Network created – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Research at RCGP
• Participant in Research Experience Survey (PRES) | NIHR

Research Projects

Five Valleys Medical Centre will be participating in several research studies that cover conditions like, Diabetes, Dementia, Heart Failure, Shingles, Bi-polar disorder, Diarrhoea and vomiting, Respiratory conditions, Cancers, fractures, Cellulitis and many more.

From time to time, you may receive an invitation from us inviting you to participate in one of our research studies. Your participation is always appreciated, confidential and of course, voluntary.