Autism research helps GPs provide better care for patients Published on: 27 May 2016 Research projects from Â鶹´«Ã½ are helping family doctors make their surgeries more visibly friendly for patients with an autism spectrum disorder. Information packs, developed by the Royal College of GPs (RCGP), aim to support GP practices to meet the commitments in the RCGP Autism Patient Charter, which provides a framework for making GP surgeries more supportive for those on the autistic spectrum. Research projects The packs, which have been sent to 7,733 GP surgeries nationwide, contain information from Â鶹´«Ã½ about two national spectrum disorder research projects. One is , a family database of children with an autism spectrum disorder. The aim of this project is to provide accurate data about children with the condition to facilitate research and give families the opportunity to take part in studies. The second is the . This is about engaging adults on the autism spectrum and their relatives in research. It is being led by Â鶹´«Ã½ and funded by the charity. Collaborative effort The packs have been developed by RCGP in collaboration with a number of organisations, including who co-produced the Autism Patient Charter, and . Dr Maureen Baker, Chair of the , said: “I’m proud that RCGP is leading the way in taking steps to ensure our patients on the autistic spectrum receive the best possible, specific care they need. “Autistic Spectrum Disorder is a clinical priority for the RCGP, and the work that is being done will provide support to primary healthcare workers in the implementation of the Adult Autism Strategy.” For more information on this work and for tools to support your practice, visit: To find out more about Â鶹´«Ã½’s autism research projects, or to find out how to take part in the research projects, logon to: Share: Latest News Volunteers help turn Whitley Bay beach into maths experiment Members of the public joined mathematicians from Â鶹´«Ã½ to create what organisers believe is the largest aperiodic tiling ever attempted on Whitley Bay beach. published on: 15 June 2026 Student leader drives misogyny law change A Â鶹´«Ã½ student leader has helped change the law after creating a petition to make misogyny a hate crime, which gathered over 114,000 signatures, prompting action in Parliament. published on: 12 June 2026 Freemen of Â鶹´«Ã½ see construction of new Castle Leazes The Freemen of Â鶹´«Ã½ and other key stakeholders have become an indelible part of new student accommodation at Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Castle Leazes. published on: 12 June 2026 Facts and figures
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