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
New Ankle Blood Pressure Tool Offers Hope for Thousands with Arm Measurement Barriers
4 July 2025
A new SPCR study has unveiled a more accurate way to measure blood pressure at the ankle, offering a vital breakthrough for people unable to have readings taken from their arms.
Celebrating Excellence in Primary Care Research and Education: SPCR Colleagues Honoured
30 June 2025
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is delighted to celebrate and congratulate several of our colleagues who have recently received awards and honours for their contributions to primary care research, education, and practice.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Dr Grace Turner and Dr Jane Vennik
30 June 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr Grace Turner from the University of Birmingham and Dr Jane Vennik from the University of Southampton . This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
CAPC Webinar: Patient-centred test result communication in the era of 'high-tech, low touch'
Monday, 07 July 2025, 1pm to 2pm
NIHR ARC webinar | Creative arts for dementia
Wednesday, 09 July 2025, 12pm to 1pm
MHR Incubator Webinar: Mixed Methods in Mental Health Research
Monday, 14 July 2025, 1pm to 2pm
Latest publications
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Violence and Abuse towards General Practice Staff by Patients and the Public: A Scoping Review
Journal article
Shihning Chou, Luke Sawyers, Giulia Cianci, Edward Tyrrell and Denise Kendrick, (2025), British Journal of General Practice 7 October 2024; BJGP.2024.0338, British Journal of General Practice 23 June 2025; BJGP.2024.0535
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Associations between burnout and career disengagement factors among general practitioners: a path analysis
Christos Grigoroglou, et al, (2025), Front. Public Health, 18 June 2025 Sec. Occupational Health and Safety Volume 13 - 2025
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Arm Based on LEg blood pressures (ABLE-BP): can systolic ankle blood pressure measurements predict systolic arm blood pressure? An individual participant data meta-analysis from the INTERPRESS-IPD Collaboration
Journal article
Sinead T J McDonagh et al, (2025), BMJ Open, BMJ Open 2025;15:e094389, 15
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.
