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
NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme – Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme
6 February 2026
Applications are now open for the NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme.
SPCR IN Focus | World Cancer Day
4 February 2026
As we mark World Cancer Day, the SPCR reaffirms its commitment to research that deepens understanding, improves care, and supports individuals affected by cancer.
PPIE in Practice - Inequalities in the awareness, diagnosis and treatment of Genitourinary Symptoms of the Menopause
3 February 2026
In our latest episode of Public Involvement in Practice, we speak to Dr Jo Burgin, Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Bristol to tell us about how they involved the public in their project exploring inequalities in the awareness, diagnosis and treatment of Genitourinary Symptoms of the Menopause.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
NIHR Webinar | Building a high performing team
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 1pm to 2pm
SPCR Masterclass | Let’s talk dementia: Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 12pm to 1pm
NIHR Webinar | Is a career in research for me? - pharmacy
Tuesday, 03 March 2026, 12.30pm to 1.45pm
Latest publications
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Generalism as a cross-disciplinary practice in medicine: Mixed-studies systematic review
Journal article
Martina Ann Kelly et al, (2026)
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Violence and abuse towards staff by patients and the public in general practice since COVID-19
Journal article
Shihning Chou et al, (2026), BJGP Open 9 January 2026; BJGPO.2025.0124
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Patient removals: time to rethink exclusion in general practice?
Journal article
Natassia Brenman et al, (2026), British Journal of General Practice Vol. 76, Issue 762 January 2026
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.
