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10 The Link Magazine • May 2005
Bullying to be Medical researchers recruiting
discussed patients for studies
The Swindon Parent Partnership
Service - SPIN (Supporting Par- Swindon Medical Research Centre is the only GP community based research centre in Swindon needs
ents Information Network) - next help with a number of studies.
meets on 18 May, 7.30pm at the Over the last five years the Swin- tice though three other Cl' +ss:«^„^-
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Helen Smith from the Swindon based at Abbey Meads Medical patients can refer them-
Youth Justice Team will be speak- Practice has conducted a range of selves. -
ing about Bullying and Restorative studies into the effect ofnewmedi- Abbey Meads doctor
Justice. cation on conditions such as, type and Research Centre Prin- i
Swindon Parent Partnership 2 diabetes, irritable bowel syn- ciple Investigator Dr Juan
Service provides parents of chil- drome, hypertension, inconti- Ochoa said medicine can , ,
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dren (0 to 19 years) with SEN with nence, osteo-arthritis, sexual dys- only improve through lii
support, information and advice. function and psoriasis.soriasis. clinical trials of new drugs.dru s. ` `
For details contact Jill Wells on Most of the patients involved "Pharmaceutical compa- '
466515. come from the Abbey Meads prac- nies have to undertake in-
tensive testing before a li-
cence is granted. As the
The local specialist only community based re-
0 COUNSELLOR search project in the Swin- Dr Ochoa wit/i senior research nurse
BACP Registered Optimum Mobility Vicky King and research centre manager
don area, the work we do Caroline Dunn
here is unique and distinct.
ZCONFIDENTIAL At the same time similar trials are whether their condition is suitable
J & PROFESSIONAL being carried out in other coun- for the particular trial.
COUNSELLING
The researchers currently need
tries, sometimes over several years
Wheelchairs — all types and all the results are published in people who experience acute mus-
WStressed, Scooters — all types
Anxious, internationally recognised jour- cle sprains and strains to take part
• New & Used nals. in a short trial of a new pain killer.
Depressed?
Life ' Out of Balance'? Rise/recline chairs "The benefit to the patient is that People should contact the centre
Proper service they have a full medical assess- within 72 hours of an injury and
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Home visits will be asked to fill in a diary about
Free initial consultation ment prior to entering any study
1 hon rnnm & test area at and are closely monitored. The the effect of the drug, and return a
Charles Miller Pinkney Park, Sherston patients receive a lot of attention week later for an interview.
0O 01793 554750 Malmesbury from doctors and nurses during For details of how to take part,
[email protected] the trial and are closely involved call 726748 or mail:drug.trials@gp-
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and the drugs that are being tested.
Research shows that patients who
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