NIHR East Midlands RDN GP Practice RSI Level 3 & 4 Workshop 2025/26

NIHR East Midlands RDN GP Practice RSI Level 3 & 4 Workshop 2025/26

By NIHR East Midlands Research Delivery Network

Commending the end of the RSI Scheme, discussing the new funding model, collaborative working, patient experience, and commercial growth!

Date and time

Location

Meetpoint Midlands

26 & 28 High Street Kegworth DE74 2DA United Kingdom

Agenda

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Arrival & Refreshments

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Welcome & Introduction

Dr Umar Abdulmajid -East Midlands RDN GP Speciality Lead

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Acknowledging and Commending the Conclusion of the RSI Scheme

Helen Ireland & Marie Thompson - East Midlands RDN


Since its inception in 2008, the RSI Scheme has been instrumental in enabling hundreds of Primary Care Sites throughout the East Midlands to actively participate in research.

9:45 AM - 10:05 AM

Working in Collaboration: Enhancing Study Selection, Recruitment, & Funding

Dianne Taylor - Head of Operations - K2 Healthcare Ltd


Collaborating/ partnering with additional sites offers a strategic and effective approach to research delivery in Primary Care.

10:05 AM - 10:20 AM

Break Out Session 1


Discuss, in groups, one of the following; 1) Benefits / challenges of sites working collaboratively/ in partnership. 2) Current challenges/ barriers in delivering research in GP Practices. ...

10:20 AM - 10:40 AM

Feedback From Break Out Session 1

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Break - Refreshments

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Prioritising Patient Research Experience Feedback & Be Part of Research

Bethany Winter & Kiran Mistry - East Midlands RDN


This session will highlight the significance of patient feedback on their research experience and your integral role in championing the 'Be Part of Research' campaign.

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Primary Care Commercial Research Delivery Centres (PC-CRDCs)

Dr Simon Royal - East Midlands RDN PC Speciality Lead


Discussing the scope and priorities of the PC-CRDCs both nationally and regionally.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

National Wider Care Settings Funding Model & 150 Day Study Set-Up Target

Harriet Savage - East Midlands RDN


An in depth exploration of the new National Wider Care Funding Model (replacing the current RSI Scheme) including the application process, funding expectations and key priorities, notably the 150 day...

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Breakout Session 2


Discuss, in groups; 1) Thoughts around the Wider Care Settings Funding Model. 2) Perceived Benefits of the Model. 3) Perceived Challenges of the Model.

12:50 PM - 1:00 PM

Close & Summary

Michele Eve - East Midlands RDN


Summarising Key Topics, Insights and Q&A session.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch & Networking


Lunch is in a takeaway format for those needing to leave - The venue is available for Lunch / Networking until 2pm.

Good to know

Highlights

  • 5 hours 15 minutes
  • In person
  • Free parking

About this event

Other

The event will commence at 9am (please arrive prior to this for registration & refreshments) with a welcome and a reflection on the conclusion of the RSI Scheme.

Attendees will then engage in exploring collaborative strategies to improve study selection, recruitment, and funding, including a dedicated breakout session for focused discussion.

Following this, sessions will emphasise the vital role of patient feedback in shaping research and spotlight the ‘Be Part of Research’ campaign. A detailed overview of the new Primary Care Commercial Research Delivery Centres (PC-CRDCs) will also be provided.

The workshop will introduce the new National Wider Care Settings Funding Model, provding an in depth look into the new model, focusing on the application system, funding expecations, key information and Priorities.

The day will conclude with a second breakout session, a summary of key discussions, an open Q&A, and a networking lunch to encourage further collaboration.


Onsite Free Parking.

Short Taxi Ride from East Midlands Parkway (Train Station).

2 Persons Per Practice Welcome.

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Nov 18 · 08:45 GMT