Partners & Sponsorship
Working together to support the Defence primary care community.
Working with our partners
The Defence Association of Primary Care (DAPC) is committed to supporting the education, professional development and wellbeing of Defence Primary Care and Role 1 practitioners.
We recognise the important contribution that external organisations can make in supporting our activities, enabling us to deliver high-quality educational events, facilitate professional collaboration and strengthen our community.
We welcome opportunities to work with organisations that share our commitment to excellence in primary care and the health and wellbeing of the Armed Forces community.
Our commitment to independence
DAPC is committed to maintaining its professional integrity, independence and reputation. Our relationships with partners and sponsors are founded on transparency, mutual respect and a shared commitment to improving patient care.
We accept sponsorship where it supports the aims and objectives of the Association and does not compromise, or reasonably appear to compromise, our independence or the professional judgement of our members.
DAPC retains responsibility for the educational objectives, programme and clinical content of its events.
Our sponsorship principles
In working with external organisations, we are guided by the following principles:
Independence: Sponsorship must not influence the Association's professional positions, clinical recommendations or decision-making.
Educational integrity: Educational activities must be evidence-based, professionally relevant and free from inappropriate commercial influence.
Transparency: Financial and in-kind support will be appropriately acknowledged, and relevant conflicts of interest declared and managed.
Professional and ethical standards: Partnerships must be consistent with the values of the Association and applicable professional, regulatory and industry standards.
Accountability: Sponsorship arrangements will be agreed in writing and subject to appropriate oversight by the Association.
Where commercial exhibition or promotional activities form part of an event, these will be clearly distinguishable from the independent educational programme.
Working within the Defence environment
DAPC recognises the particular responsibilities of healthcare professionals working within Defence.
Sponsorship of DAPC activities does not constitute endorsement of any organisation, product or service by DAPC, the Ministry of Defence, Defence Medical Services or the Armed Forces.
Sponsorship does not confer preferential access to, or influence over, clinical prescribing, procurement, commissioning or Defence decision-making.
All arrangements must respect applicable Defence policies, professional obligations and requirements relating to conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality.
Where relevant, partnerships with pharmaceutical companies must comply with applicable legislation and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) Code of Practice.
Our partners and supporters
We are grateful to the organisations that support our events and help us deliver opportunities for education, professional development and collaboration across the Defence primary care community.
Details of event sponsors and the nature of their support will be made available through our website and relevant event materials.
Become a partner
We welcome enquiries from organisations interested in supporting the work of the Defence Association of Primary Care.
If you would like to explore opportunities to support our educational events or other activities, please get in touch.
Contact: defassnprimarycare@gmail.com
Sponsorship & Partnerships Policy
Our policy will be available here once approved.