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Research at Whitstable Medical Practice
Making a Difference
Whitstable Medical Practice is proud to be an active research practice, working with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to improve healthcare for everyone.
By taking part in research, our patients help develop better treatments, medicines and services — not just for our local community, but for people across the UK and beyond.
Why research matters
The NHS Constitution recognises research as a core function of the NHS. Every treatment you receive today exists because patients like you took part in research in the past.
How patients get involved
You may be approached by one of our team about a study you may be suitable for. You will always have full information before deciding, and your care will never be affected if you choose not to take part. All research carried out here is approved by an NHS Research Ethics Committee.
Research Leads
Dr Marthe Enger-Malasi leads research in the practice and would be pleased to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
Oxford-RCGP Research and Surveillance Centre (RSC)
Our practice is part of the Oxford-RCGP Research and Surveillance Centre (RSC).
The RSC is a national network of GP practices supporting public health surveillance and ethically approved research.
Pseudonymised information from our practice helps monitor infections and diseases in the community, including respiratory illnesses such as flu, COVID-19 and RSV. It also supports research into vaccine effectiveness and wider healthcare improvement.
Pseudonymised means that information that directly identifies you is removed or replaced before the data are used. Information is processed securely within the University of Oxford.
By taking part, our practice helps contribute to a better understanding of health and disease across England. Patients who opt out of sharing their information are excluded from this.
Join a study
Visit the following National Institute of Health Research pages:
If you have any queries please submit a contact form.
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