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
May 2025 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
13 June 2025
The May 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding.
From Bristol to Milan: A PhD journey through AI, ultrasound & espresso
12 June 2025
In this blog post, Kerstin Nothnagel reflects on her journey from Bristol to Milan, exploring AI, ultrasound, and the research culture that shaped her PhD experience.
SPCR PhD Writers’ Retreat 2025: A Space for Reflection and Progress
9 June 2025
Earlier this year, a group of SPCR-funded PhD students gathered in Reading for the annual SPCR Writers’ Retreat.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
SPCR Masterclass | NIHR Leadership and Development Programme
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 11am to 12pm
QNI Masterclass | Designing Posters to Have Impact
Thursday, 03 July 2025, 1pm to 2pm
CAPC Webinar: Patient-centred test result communication in the era of 'high-tech, low touch'
Monday, 07 July 2025, 1pm to 2pm
Latest publications
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Quality and Misinformation About Health Conditions in Online Peer Support Groups: Scoping Review
Journal article
Bethan M Treadgold et al, (2025), Journal of Medical Internet Research, J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e71140
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Healthcare use and its variation in people with fibromyalgia: a systematic review protocol
Journal article
Ailish Katherine Byrne et al, (2025), Cambridge Core
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Quality of life and physical activity in type 1 diabetes
Journal article
Emma J. Cockcroft, et al, (2025), BMC Pediatrics
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.
