Join the UK's Most Active Primary Care Research Network
We are always looking for motivated GP practices, community trusts, and hospices that want to do more research — and be well supported and well paid for it. Register your interest below and we will be in touch.
For GP Practices
- Access funded commercial research matched to your patient population and specialist interests
- Give patients early access to new treatments, devices, and innovations
- Additional revenue stream — commercial rates, alongside your existing NIHR activity
- All study equipment sourced and supplied — no capital outlay required
- Experienced CFO handles all financial aspects of studies
- Flexible participation — from a single case study to full clinical trial delivery
For Community Trusts & Hospices
- Leverage your patient populations and clinical expertise for funded commercial research
- Join a national network committed to advancing primary care and community research
What We Look For
We welcome applications from CQC-registered GP practices, community trusts, and hospices. Research experience is preferred but we offer training to upskill. More important is a motivated team, appropriate patient populations, and a genuine commitment to doing excellent work.
All new members are assessed for infrastructure, patient demographics, and research readiness before being matched to studies.
Therapeutic Areas of Interest
Wound Care, Stoma Care & Continence
Including drug tariff and Part IX evidence
Cardiovascular & Metabolic
Hypertension, diabetes, heart disease
Respiratory
Asthma, COPD, respiratory infections
Digital Health & Medical Devices
Wearables, remote monitoring, diagnostics
Dermatology
Chronic skin conditions, topical treatments
Vaccines & Prevention
Community vaccine trials and public health programmes
Rare Diseases
Screening programmes and quality improvement
How It Works
Register your interest
Complete the short form below. No commitment required at this stage.
Site assessment
We evaluate your practice infrastructure, patient demographics, and research readiness.
Onboarding & training
If it is a good fit, we provide any additional training and governance setup needed.
Study matching
As companies approach us with projects, we match them to the right practices.
Delivery
We handle the contracts, relationships, and admin. You deliver excellent patient care.
What Our Alliance Partners Say
“PCR Alliance made commercial research accessible for our practice. Our first study was up and running in just 3 weeks.”
— GP Principal, Large Practice, Southeast England
“We've participated in 5 studies through PCR Alliance. The quality of sponsors, the support provided, and the additional practice income have exceeded our expectations.”
— Practice Manager, Multi-Site Practice, Midlands
“As a practice new to research, we needed hand-holding. PCR Alliance provided training, templates, and ongoing support. We now have the confidence to take on complex trials.”
— Lead GP, Community Practice