Learning Disabilities and Autism Research Group
We are a network of academics and clinicians with a common interest in supporting academic work linked to improving care for people with learning disabilities and or autism.
Special interest groups
SAPC hosts and supports a number of Special Interest Groups (SIGs). SIGs are an important part of our work to achieve impact through collaboration
Dr Rachel Spencer is our SIGs lead. Here she describes how we support our SIGs and how you can get involved.
To find out more about setting up a new SIG, click here
Click on each of the titles below to read more about the SIGs that we currently support
Mental health - "No health without mental health"
To bring together researchers working in the field of primary care mental health.
Multiple long-term conditions
The Multiple long-term conditions SIG aims to promote and share research and ideas on the understanding and management of multiple long-term conditions in primary care.
Oral Health and Dental Care
To develop an academic platform for collaborative partnerships across primary care so as to nurture academic careers in primary dental care
Palliative care
To stimulate palliative care research in primary care and to consolidate a sound academic research base for palliative care in the community.
Patient and public involvement and participatory research approaches in academic primary care
@SAPCPR The aim of the group is to discuss and critically reflect on PPI and participatory approaches, develop innovative approaches to increasing stakeholder involvement in Academic Primary Care (APC).
Physical activity / Exercise as medicine
@SAPCexerciseSIG The aim of this SIG is to promote evidence based physical activity interventions in primary care.
Prescribing and Medication Optimisation
The group aims to bring together academics and clinicians working on prescribing and medication optimisation
Primary care Academic CollaboraTive (PACT)
PACT is a collaborative research network of enthusiastic primary care team members who want to participate in high impact projects and learn more about research.
Quality and Safety Improvement in Primary Care
This friendly and inclusive group is for anyone interested in quality and safety improvement.