Increasing the evidence-base for Primary Care Practice.
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Primary Care Research is a partnership between nine leading academic centres for primary care research in England.
Established in 2006, we work to increase the evidence base for primary care practice through high quality research and strategic leadership, and to build capacity in primary care with a well established training programme.
Latest news and blogs
Going to the Netherlands for Data, Returning with Collaborations
10 hours and 33 minutes ago
Sharing Asma Chaabouni’s University of Exeter blog post, supported by the SPCR Travel Bursary, highlighting how a data-focused visit to the Netherlands grew into valuable international research collaborations.
New Accessible Film Raises Awareness of Suicide and Self-harm in People with Learning Disabilities
23 July 2026
A new accessible short film showcases scoping work led by Dr Magdalena Mikulak at Lancaster University, funded by the Three Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, exploring suicide and self-harm in people with learning disabilities.
July 2026 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
20 July 2026
The July 2026 edition of our NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding
Current Funding Opportunities
Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships 2026
The nine SPCR member universities, along with the University of Birmingham and University of Newcastle are now recruiting for Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships 2026
More opportunities will be added as they are made available.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
SPCR Black in Primary Care Research Event
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 to Wednesday, 23 September 2026
NIHR Academy Members' Conference 2026
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 to Wednesday, 07 October 2026
SPCR Trainees Event 2026
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 to Thursday, 12 November 2026
Latest publications
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Implementation of digital health interventions in primary care in high-income countries: a systematic review
Journal article
Judith Edwards et al, (2026)
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Comparing practice characteristics and quality outcomes between parkrun and non-parkrun GP practices in England, with a focus on socioeconomic equity: a cross-sectional study
Journal article
Callum Leese et al, (2026)
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Operant Approach Activity Pacing Interventions for the Management of Chronic Pain A Systematic Review
Journal article
Deborah Antcliff et al, (2026), The Clinical Journal of Pain
Members
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research is a research and capacity-building partnership between nine leading centres for academic primary care across England, with our Directorate hosted at the Keele University.
