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
SPCR IN Focus | Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
12 May 2025
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is highlighting some projects that demonstrate the power of community in supporting mental health and wellbeing.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Dr Kelly Birtwell and Dr Ben Fletcher
8 May 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr. Kelly Birtwell from the University of Manchester and Dr. Ben Fletcher from the University of Birmingham. This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
The role of community pharmacies in early cancer detection with a focus on deprivation
6 May 2025
Community pharmacies can play a key role in early cancer detection, especially in deprived areas. Dr Judit Konya, from Collaboration for Academic Primary Care (APEx) , Exeter, shares an update on her research.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
SPCR Masterclass | Holding Boundaries and Building Networks
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 11am to 12pm
NIHR Bristol BRC Webinar | Co-developing theatre on sensitive subjects: How-to guide launch
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Online Seminar | How can we improve the mental health of older adults?
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 12pm to 1pm
Latest publications
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Quality of life and physical activity in type 1 diabetes
Journal article
Emma J. Cockcroft, et al, (2025), BMC Pediatrics
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Understanding Measurement of Postural Hypotension (UMPH): a nationwide survey of general practice in England
Journal article
Sinead McDonagh, et al, (2025), BJGP Open
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Long acting injectable buprenorphine: Perspectives from service-users, staff and stakeholders
Rebecca Fish et al, (2025), Science Direct, 15
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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.
