Other research projects that are currently recruiting participants

If you are interested in taking part in primary care research, here are some projects that are currently recruiting participants. Click on the project title to find out more and to see what type of participants the research team is looking for. If you are leading a project which you would like to add to our list, please contact us at gppact@gmail.com.

  • Who we are recruiting
    We are looking for people working in same day and urgent care to take part - our scope includes general practice and community pharmacy (including students).

    What is involved
    The same day and urgent care priority setting partnership in association with the James Lind Alliance wants to know what you think are important questions for future research into the same day and urgent care workforce. We want to hear your views as someone who knows the system best and we want to make sure we hear from primary care workforce. This could be anything, from recruitment, retention, wellbeing, systems issues or something else entirely.

    How to participate
    It is quick and easy to take part - just follow the link. You can choose from:

    • A short survey

    • Signing up to take part in a workshop

    • Send us a private WhatsApp voice note or message with what you think we should look at with future research. 

    What can I gain from participating?
    We are part of a wider funded project, so your input will help us focus on the research that matters most. Don't miss your chance to have a say and share this with your colleagues and networks to help us reach as many people as possible.

    Thank you for your support - every completion counts!

    End date
    31st October 2025

    Contact for further information
    Beth Jones, Research Fellow for SURGE, email:
    Bethan15.Jones@uwe.ac.uk

  • The UK Preconception Partnership is conducting a nationwide study to better understand where and how preconception advice and care are currently delivered across the UK.

    Who we are recruiting
    Health professionals and practitioners working in publicly funded or contracted health and social care settings. Whether you work in primary, community, or secondary care, your insights are invaluable.

    What is involved
    We are inviting participants to complete a short 10-20 minute online survey.

    How to participate
    👉 Find out more and complete the survey here: https://southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bqt2Wc0O01uP1CC

    What can I gain from participating?
    Your input will help:

    • Map current services across the UK

    • Share examples of best practice

    • Identify gaps to inform clinical practice, policy, and future research

    Ultimately, this work will improve support for people planning and preparing for a healthy pregnancy and baby.

    End date
    30th November 2025

    Contact for further information

    Email preconceptionstudy@soton.ac.uk for any questions.

  • Who are we recruiting?
    Any practitioner working in primary care (e.g., GPs, nurses, first contact physiotherapists).

    What is involved
    A single interview lasting up to 30 minutes, online or by telephone, which will explore your views on how we can prevent anxiety and depression in people with inflammatory arthritis. View our flyer.

    How to participate
    Send an e-mail to l.gray@keele.ac.uk who will provide further information and a consent form. From there, an interview at a date and time convenient for you will be arranged.

    What can I gain from participating
    You will be reimbursed for your time via voucher.

    End date
    1st February 2026

    Contact for further information

    Lauren Gray
    l.gray@keele.ac.uk
    01782 738267