Lewisham Research Unit

background \|		The Lewisham Research Unit was formerly known as the Lewisham Primary Care Research Consortium, which was formed in 1999. In 2002 the consortium joined the Lewisham Primary Care Trust and became known as the Lewisham Research Unit. The Unit is a network of primary care practitioners, including general practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals. It is co-ordinated by a research fellow who is hosted by the Lewisham PCT within the Public Health directorate. The LRU works closely with the PCT to promote and support primary care research in Lewisham.
		The LRU is hosted by and works closely with the Lewisham PCT to promote and support primary care research in Lewisham.
		Primary funding for the LRU is received from the Department of Health through Priorities and Needs Funding and Support for Science funding.
aims \|		The LRU aims to:
>		Develop primary care research in the London borough of Lewisham in collaboration with South London partners.
>		Implement, disseminate, and publish research findings furthering a pool of primary care knowledge and supporting a culture of evidence-based practice.
>		Develop local research expertise within research programme areas.
>		Strengthen the involvement of primary care practitioners with academic researchers and colleagues.
>		Promote the recruitment and retention of high quality practitioners in the borough through offering research opportunities and support.