The Academic Primary and Community Care Unit is a dynamic virtual unit dedicated to advancing primary care research across the North East and Cumbria. Our goal is to foster collaboration and cohesion among researchers, educators and clinicians across the region.

Led by a team of clinical and academic experts, our unit is a hub for innovation and knowledge-sharing. We are proud to welcome all individuals with an interest in academic primary care to our vibrant academic community.

Key Aims of the Unit

Engage with influential research bodies across the primary care research ecosystem to drive progress from research generation and delivery to implementation. 

Create both educational and clinical research opportunities for the wider primary care team for individuals with an interest in primary care, while building on region's existing successes to foster innovation and growth.

Strengthen the clinical primary care academic workforce by developing a clear academic pathway and providing mentoring from experts in primary care research and education, ensuring sustained growth and excellence in the field regionally. 

Disseminate accessible and impactful research generated within the region, ensuring it reaches the wider primary care community to inform practice.  

Collaborate in both commercial and non-commercial research opportunities by signposting to existing expertise within the primary care team across the region, fostering impactful partnerships and driving innovation.