Research at Bourne Health

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Working Together for a Healthier Future

At Bourne Health, we’re proud to be part of shaping the future of healthcare through research.
By taking part in NHS-approved research studies, we help improve treatment, develop new ways to care for patients, and support discoveries that benefit everyone. As one of our patients, you play a vital role in that progress.

 

Why Research Matters

Research helps us:

  • Improve how illnesses are diagnosed and treated
  • Make care more personalised and effective
  • Ensure the NHS can plan better services for the future

Being part of a research-active practice like Bourne Health means you may be offered the chance to take part in studies that could improve care—for you and for others.

“Engaging clinicians and healthcare organisations in research is associated with improvements in delivery of healthcare.”

— NIHR Three-Stage Review

 

What It Means for You

As a patient at Bourne Health, research could mean:

  • Early access to new treatments or approaches
  • Extra monitoring or support for some conditions
  • The chance to help improve NHS care for future generations

Your participation is always completely voluntary and based on clear information and consent. You can say yes or no—and change your mind at any time.

 

Our Research Credentials

We are proud members of:

  • Primary Care Research (PCR) Alliance
  • Oxford RCGP Research and Surveillance Centre (RSC) Network

Our lead clinicians have completed the NIHR Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, which ensures that every study is carried out to the highest standards of safety, ethics, and science.

You can trust that your wellbeing is always our top priority.

 

Your Data, Your Decision

We treat your data with the greatest care and transparency. Here’s how we protect you:

  • Your choice – You can always opt in or out of research
  • Your privacy – We follow strict NHS and GDPR rules
  • Your identity – Your data is anonymised whenever possible
  • Your rights – We’re open and honest about how your data is used
  • Your impact – Research using data saves lives and improves care

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Interested in Getting Involved?

You may be contacted about studies relevant to your health. We’ll always give you full information first—and it’s completely your decision.

Even the smallest involvement can help improve care for thousands of others.

 

Thank You

Whether you take part or not, just by being registered with a research-active practice, you're helping move healthcare forward.

Together, we’re making care better—one study, one patient, one step at a time.