Autism research helps GPs provide better care for patients Published on: 27 May 2016 Research projects from Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ’s autism research projects, or to find out how to take part in the research projects, logon to: Share: Latest News Ãå±±½ûµØ expert highlights climate crisis in a new film A leading Ãå±±½ûµØ climate scientist is featured in a new film about how the climate and nature breakdown will affect the UK. published on: 14 April 2026 Neolithic tombs reveal ancient kinship ties Male individuals buried in Neolithic chambered tombs in northern Scotland were often related to each other through the paternal line and some were interred in the same or nearby tombs, research shows. published on: 14 April 2026 We are our Memories New exhibition by Fine Art graduate Trish Hudson-Moses, 22 April – 4 May 2026 published on: 10 April 2026 Facts and figures