Research & Community Partnerships
Bristol Deep End Network, Research Development Network studies, VCFSE collaborations
Local research, real change. We test practical ideas with our community and build the best into everyday care—faster access, steadier relationships and services that fit real lives. As an active Bristol Deep End Network practice—co-founded by our GP Dr Beth Winn—we focus on what matters for high-deprivation neighbourhoods and share learning across the system.
How we work
We choose projects that close inequalities, can run in busy primary care, and show measurable impact. Findings don’t sit on a shelf—they become standard pathways here, such as continuity by default, deprescribing/greener prescribing, and one-stop clinics for marginalised groups.
What this means for patients
You’ll notice new ideas showing up in routine care: simpler medicines, follow-up with the same team, and clinics designed around barriers people actually face. When we invite you to take part in a study or improvement project, we explain it clearly, offer interpreting, and support consent in your preferred way. Participation is always your choice.
Current programmes and studies
We deliver Research Development Network projects in real consultations, including CHiP (housebound care), SPELL (long-term conditions), D-Pill (deprescribing) and TIGER (eczema). We also host Health Inequalities GP Fellowships—on green sustainability, continuity of care and marginalised groups—to spread change across the practice and system.
From study to service
Continuity, by design. Research and quality improvement led to an April 2025 booking protocol that routes you to your named GP or their micro-team. We track Usual Provider of Care by age, gender, ethnicity and deprivation to keep continuity fair. Safer, simpler medicines. RDNet deprescribing work and our greener toolkit inform structured medicines reviews and lower-carbon prescribing when clinically appropriate—planned with you and paced safely.
Community and VCFSE partners
We collaborate with trusted organisations—Caafi Health, Nilaari and local pharmacists—to extend recalls, health checks and education into familiar settings. We also work closely with Bristol Drugs Project (BDP) through our Open Doors Clinic, evaluating engagement, continuity and outcomes together.
Building the pipeline with population health
Our new Community Health & Wellbeing Workers (CHWW) will be recruited from BS2/BS5 and developed with local researchers and population health colleagues to test culturally tailored outreach for immunisations and screening. Learning feeds straight back into care and is shared with partners.
How we measure impact
We track uptake of health checks, immunisations and cancer screening in targeted groups; continuity metrics by protected characteristics; and feedback from patients, clinicians and partners. That way, good ideas become reliable care.
Get involved
Community organisations: host a drop-in with us or co-deliver a session—let’s reach families together. Researchers: bring studies that work in inner-city primary care; we’ll help test and scale what works. Patients and carers: ask at reception or speak to our Care Coordinator about current studies or improvement projects. Interpreters are available.