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Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the questions most frequently asked about PRIME are answered within this website. Click on the blue links to go straight to find the answers to the questions.
Some questions are however answered here.
Where does PRIME work? We have run courses in over 30 countries in response to invitations from local, national and international organisations who then act as in-country partners with PRIME. We have Memoranda of Understanding with several Medical Schools and Universities around the world.
What is PRIME's overall goal?
PRIME's overall goal is to establish training for healthcare workers
which motivates and equips them for the practice of compassionate whole person medicine.
Is PRIME a Christian organisation?
PRIME is a non-denominational Christian organisation.
All core personnel and PRIME tutors are Christian volunteers. However all PRIME training
is designed to be acceptable to individuals of all faiths or of none. PRIME is not an evangelistic organisation.
What makes PRIME distinctive?
PRIME's main emphasis is on training the trainers, raising up local champions
to work in partnership with to advance the practice of compassionate whole person medicine. PRIME has developed strong
relationships with other complementary programme providers and is therefore able to act as a bridging
organisation uniting, and working with, others in the community.
Are there any PRIME courses in the near future?
Many of the PRIME courses are by invitation of the local
organising partner and as such are not advertised on this website. To find out more about any open access courses in
your country or area please contact us.
PRIME also runs regular introductory and training events in the UK and overseas which are open to any interested parties. These courses are advertised on our home page. For general enquiries or to find out more about a specific course please contact us.
How is PRIME governed?
PRIME is governed by a Board of Trustees who oversee all our activities.
In addition we have a group of Desk Holders who hold responsibility for all training provided within their region.
More details on our core personnel and Patrons can be found on our Personnel page.
PRIME is a registered charity in the UK, registration number 1111521, and as such is subject to charity legislation as laid out by the Charity Commission
We are also registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee, registration number 5492101, and is therefore also subject to company legislation as laid out by Companies House
How is PRIME funded?
PRIME is funded entirely from donations and grants from like minded individuals,
organisations and groups.
How does PRIME spend donations?
PRIME is primarily a serving organisation. In 2006 PRIME provided teaching and
training to over 3,000 doctors, students, nurses and other health care professionals. Detailed breakdown of
expenditure 2006.
How can I make a donation to PRIME?
PRIME is able to take a donation online or you can download
donation forms, from our support pages. We encourage all UK taxpayers to Gift Aid their donation
therefore giving PRIME an additional 28p for every pound donated.
How can I get involved?
PRIME has a wide variety of friends and supporters who recieve regular updates on our activities.
To join this group or to request further information about becoming involved in the work of PRIME please contact us