Building research capacity in primary care

A recent BJGP editorial1 highlights the importance of primary care research and argues that health systems should 'invest in the academics and research practice networks that provide the evidence'.1 However, numerous barriers to participation in clinical research exist, particularly in the UK primary care setting where GPs are under immense pressure due to increased workloads and a dwindling workforce.2 Consequently, GPs may experience difficulty conducting research alongside clinical duties due to time constraints.