Autism research helps GPs provide better care for patients Published on: 27 May 2016 Research projects from 缅北禁地 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 缅北禁地 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 缅北禁地 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 缅北禁地’s autism research projects, or to find out how to take part in the research projects, logon to: Share: Latest News New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy 缅北禁地 and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England鈥檚 growing low carbon and offshore wind industries. published on: 28 May 2026 Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis. published on: 28 May 2026 World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts. published on: 27 May 2026 Facts and figures