Primary Care Research Northern Ireland
Primary Care Research Northern Ireland (PCRNI) has recently been established to support research delivery in NI General Practice / Primary Care. Our growing multi-disciplinary team works across NI to help patients and healthcare staff get involved in Research.
Best clinical practice relies on having the best possible evidence – and this is generated through quality research. Over 90% of patient contacts occur in General Practice, making it the ideal environment to recruit diverse populations. This ensures that research truly represent real-world care, benefitting patients as much as possible.
Purpose of Primary Care Research NI
Our Mission
Realising the potential for clinical research through Northern Ireland Primary Care.
Our Vision
To be a thriving research community that maximises participation in high-quality clinical research through Northern Ireland Primary Care—research that is relevant to patients and their families and of benefit to all.
Our Values
- Person-centred
- Community-focussed
- Collaborative
- Open
- Inclusive
- Equitable




























