The Pharmacy Practice Research Trust
Encyclopedia
The Pharmacy Practice Research Trust (PPRT) is an independent charity
established in July 1999, by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
which supports and promotes the professional practice and development of pharmacist
s and develop the field of pharmacy practice research. The Trust is committed to disseminating the results from research to ensure that the knowledge is used to inform evidence-based changes to policy, practice and services. It is currently based at the Lambeth
headquarters of the RPSGB.
, medicine, health services, research, business, law, economics and policy. They also draw on the advice and help of a number of experts in relation to grant making and project management and oversight. The first Chair of the Trust Board was Sir Graham Hart
, followed by the current Chair, P. L. Marshall Davies. The day to day running of the Trust and its activities is undertaken by a team of staff headed up by Sue Ambler and employed by the RPSGB and seconded to the Trust.
In addition to commissioned research the Trust supports a number of smaller grants to develop research capacity. These enable small scale research projects that may not be eligible for funding from other bodies, to be undertaken. They are awarded to both academics and pharmacy practitioners.
Both commissioning and grant making processes are underpinned by a national competitive process and a robust research governance framework.
Charitable organization
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established in July 1999, by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain was formerly the statutory regulatory and professional body for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in England, Scotland and Wales...
which supports and promotes the professional practice and development of pharmacist
Pharmacist
Pharmacists are allied health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use...
s and develop the field of pharmacy practice research. The Trust is committed to disseminating the results from research to ensure that the knowledge is used to inform evidence-based changes to policy, practice and services. It is currently based at the Lambeth
Lambeth
Lambeth is a district of south London, England, and part of the London Borough of Lambeth. It is situated southeast of Charing Cross.-Toponymy:...
headquarters of the RPSGB.
Methods
- Commissioning research that provides evidence and informs health policy and practice relating to medicineMedicineMedicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
s and their use. - Building pharmacy practice research capacity and capability through training bursaries, postgraduate research funding, fellowships and grants.
- Engaging stakeholders, stimulating debate and spreading knowledge about medicines to the wider healthcare community and the public.
- Developing a new generation of academic leaders who can lead the debate and inform thinking, particularly within pharmacy.
- Publishing and disseminating results to ensure knowledge is turned into know-how for the benefit of patients and the profession of pharmacy.
The Trust Board and Research Team
The Trust is governed by a board of Trustees whose breadth of knowledge and experience covers the fields of pharmacyPharmacy
Pharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs...
, medicine, health services, research, business, law, economics and policy. They also draw on the advice and help of a number of experts in relation to grant making and project management and oversight. The first Chair of the Trust Board was Sir Graham Hart
Graham Hart
Graham Lloyd Hart was an Australian politician. He was the Liberal member for Mount Gravatt in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1957 to 1963....
, followed by the current Chair, P. L. Marshall Davies. The day to day running of the Trust and its activities is undertaken by a team of staff headed up by Sue Ambler and employed by the RPSGB and seconded to the Trust.
Research funding
The Trust supports research across pharmacy practice and the wider health services field, its biggest investment lies with its commissioned research programme. This rolling programme is informed by stakeholder research priorities, the changing political climate of healthcare delivery and research findings which identify research gaps and emerging issues.In addition to commissioned research the Trust supports a number of smaller grants to develop research capacity. These enable small scale research projects that may not be eligible for funding from other bodies, to be undertaken. They are awarded to both academics and pharmacy practitioners.
Both commissioning and grant making processes are underpinned by a national competitive process and a robust research governance framework.
Trust Partners
The Trustees are committed to working with other stakeholders in order to turn the knowledge into know-how which improves policy, practice and services and supports the process of innovation in healthcare. The Trust is always looking to work closely with potential sponsors to identify and develop workable projects and to engender ownership of the results. The Trustees aim to involve all stakeholders and sponsors in events to discuss emerging and final results from the projects funded by the Trust. Below are examples of some of the Trust's existing partner organisations.- Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain http://www.rpsgb.org.uk (RPSGB)
- Pharmaceutical Trust for Charitable and Educational Objectives (PTCEO)
- Galen Trust
- Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/grants_awards/grants/leverhulme_trade_charities_trust/
- The Centre for Pharmacy Workforce Studies http://www.pharmacy.manchester.ac.uk/cpws/, University of ManchesterUniversity of ManchesterThe University of Manchester is a public research university located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is a "red brick" university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities and the N8 Group...
- Centre for Public Policy Research http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/education/research/groups/cppr/, King's College LondonKing's College LondonKing's College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and a constituent college of the federal University of London. King's has a claim to being the third oldest university in England, having been founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington in 1829, and...
- Centre for Professional Ethics, Keele UniversityKeele UniversityKeele University is a campus university near Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, England. Founded in 1949 as an experimental college dedicated to a broad curriculum and interdisciplinary study, Keele is most notable for pioneering the dual honours degree in Britain...
- RDInfo http://www.rdinfo.org.uk/