The Clinical Research Network (CRN), team in collaboration with research active practices in West Midlands, are about to move into the fourth year of a highly successful research incentive scheme (RIS). The RIS is designed to sustain and increase primary care research capacity across the area, incentivising responsiveness and commitment to research in GP practices.

There is a new annual prize for Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) of £500 sponsored by NIHR CRN.

In light of recent changes within the NHS, the process for granting NHS Permission for primary care research is changing.