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Prof Chris Salisbury, NIHR SPCR research lead and head of the University of Bristol’s Centre for Academic Primary Care, was a member of the inquiry panel that recently published a report on patient-centred care, commissioned by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
SPCR Masterclass Recording | Let’s Talk Dementia
24 February 2026
The SPCR recently hosted a masterclass titled “Let’s Talk Dementia: Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia.” The session explored how researchers and public contributors can work together more inclusively by adapting communication practices to better support people with dementia as active partners in research.
SPCR-Funded Research Recognised by BJGP
23 February 2026
We are pleased to congratulate our NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) colleagues whose work has been recognised in the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) Top Ten most read and published papers of 2025.
SPCR launches 2026 studentship competition
20 February 2026
SPCR, part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), continues to support the development of the next generation of primary care researchers through its competitive studentship schemes.
SPCR Undergraduate Internship Programme 2026
19 February 2026
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is pleased to announce the launch of the Undergraduate Student Internship Programme 2026.
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.
Keele Mental Health Researchers Lead £11m NIHR Award
2 February 2026
Two researchers with strong links to the Three Schools’ Mental Health Programme are helping lead a major new National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) investment at Keele University.
SPCR Intern Contributes to Published Research on Generalist Medicine
27 January 2026
A former School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) intern has contributed to a international publication examining the role of generalist physicians in modern healthcare.
New research priorities identified for childhood food allergy
26 January 2026
Children, families and healthcare professionals across the UK have identified the Top 10 research priorities for childhood food allergy, marking a major step forward in shaping future research and care.
Winter 2025-2026 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
22 January 2026
The winter 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
Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme Masters Scholarships
19 January 2026
A new funding opportunity is now open: Master’s Scholarships to build future capacity in academic mental health research.
NIHR Case Study Showcases Mental Health Programme Work on Parental Loneliness
13 January 2026
Dr Ruth Naughton-Doe, a postdoctoral research fellow and award holder from the Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme, has been featured in a new NIHR case study showcasing her influential work addressing perinatal loneliness - a form of isolation experienced by parents during pregnancy and up to two years after childbirth and linked with mental health challenges.
NIHR Celebrates 20 Years of Life‑Changing Research
9 January 2026
April 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Publication | Facilitators and barriers to the deprescribing of benzodiazepines
18 December 2025
A new academic paper authored by Sonia Filmer, a master’s student on the Mental Health Programme within the Three NIHR Research Schools, alongside her supervisor Professor Ian Maidment, has been published, shedding light on an important issue in adult mental health care.
Health and Social Care Committee's new inquiry report on Community Mental Health Services
15 December 2025
Three Schools’ Mental Health Programme–funded research is contributing to growing national consensus around more holistic, person-centred community mental health services.
New GP approach could boost HIV testing and prevention
10 December 2025
A new strategy called PATH-GP (Prevention and Testing for HIV in General Practice) aims to help more people get tested for HIV and access free preventative treatment (PrEP) via NHS sexual health clinics.
November 2025 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
10 December 2025
The November 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding
SPCR Masterclass Recording | Communicating effectively with policy makers
9 December 2025
The SPCR recently hosted a masterclass titled “Communicating effectively with policy makers”, led by Dr Jonathan Hammond. The session explored how researchers can engage with policy processes to help ensure their findings influence real-world health-care decisions.
SPCR IN Focus | International Day of People with Disabilities
3 December 2025
To mark International Day of People with Disabilities, the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is showcasing research that shines a spotlight on disabilities management and support in primary care.
Taking boaters’ health care issues to Parliament
2 December 2025
Supported by NIHR SPCR PPIE funding, Dr Jane Jervis led the public involvement and engagement project on delivering primary care on the British waterways, which saw her invited to the House of Commons.