The MODE Study “One Sheet of Paper” Analysis Day
18 November 2025
Funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR), the MODE Study, led by Sarah Price at the University of Exeter, explores how interim diagnoses develop and when they may delay cancer diagnosis.
Reflections on Community Involvement and Creativity in the GLASS Study
5 November 2025
Funded by the SPCR, the GLASS study used creative methods to explore feelings of guilt and shame among older adults with multiple long-term conditions. In this blog lead researcher Dr Opeyemi Babatunde reflects on the importance of community engagement and involvement in this project.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Professor Derek Kyte and Professor Jaspal Tagger
31 October 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Professor Jaspal Tagger the University of Nottingham and Professor Derek Kyte from the University of Worcester. This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
Reflections on the 2025 SPCR Trainees Event
27 October 2025
As the Directorate of the NIHR School for Primary Care Research, we are delighted to reflect on another annual Trainees Event. This year’s gathering, held at Chilworth Manor, Southampton on Wednesday 15 - Thursday 16 October, brought together our trainees, mentors, GP commercial research fellows and partner organisations in one place.
The importance of patient and public involvement and engagement in research – a PhD researcher’s journey of discovery
SPCR trainee Anna Pathmanathan reflects on engaging or involving the public in research.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Professor Adam Geraghty and Professor Nathan Davies
1 October 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Professor Nathan Davies the Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and Dr Adam Geraghty from the University of Southampton . This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
Learning from each other: Insights from a public co-applicant collaboration in primary care research
As part of an SPCR-funded study, Louise Ting and Charlotte Archer reflect on working together to explore the benefits and challenges of remote consulting for anxiety and depression in primary care
2025 George Lewith Prize Winner | Insights from the SAPC Conference
15 September 2025
Milou Ottolini and Dhanush Ammineni, the winners of the George Lewith Prize 2025, reflect on their visit to the 53rd Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) Annual Scientific Meeting.
Public perceptions of the future of Primary Care
8 September 2025
In this blog post Jessica Drinkwater and Sarah Skyrme discuss 'Public perceptions of the future of Primary Care' and the first workshop for public contributors getting involved with SPCR 737 award.
Mapping cultural sector activities for older people from global majority backgrounds in the UK: learnings from the TOUS study
3 September 2025
In this blog, Debra Westlake and Stephanie Tierney from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (University of Oxford) reflect on identifying what cultural activities are offered for older people in the UK from global majority backgrounds.
How should a first year medical student spend their summer holidays …
22 August 2025
In this post NIHR School of Primary Care Research intern, Sarah Newman, reflects on her internship programme at the University of Bristol’s Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC).
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Professor Evangelos Kontopantelis and Professor Helen Atherton
23 July 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Professor Evangelos Kontopantelis from the University of Manchester and Professor Helen Atherton from the University of Southampton . This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
What’s law got to do with it?: Reflecting on my time in the Q-DaPS team as an in2research student
22 July 2025
As part of the in2research programme, Shania Essah Aurelio joined the Q-DaPS project with a background in law and an interest in data protection. In this reflection, they share how the placement broadened their understanding of qualitative health research and the value of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Challenges of ‘Imposter participants’ in patient and public involvement
Imposter participants in Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? Our latest blog post looks at the risks of tokenism, authenticity, and how we can ensure real public voices are heard in research.
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.
Connections and Opportunities: Reflections on impact during a PhD
Dr Francesca Dakin, a former NIHR SPCR trainee, reflects on her SPCR-funded PhD research, highlighting the impact, connections, and opportunities it created throughout her doctoral journey.
Reflections on FARM-SP and COPING feasibility studies
18 June 2025
In this blog post, Tamsin Fisher and Faraz Mughal reflect on FARM-SP and COPING feasibility studies whilst attending the The Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) Mental Health Special Interest Group Conference.
From Bristol to Milan: A PhD journey through AI, ultrasound & espresso
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 Researcher Spotlight | Dr Bethan Treadgold and Dr Sophie Orton
3 June 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr. Bethan Treadgold from the University of Exeter and Dr. Sophie Orton from the University of Nottingham . This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
Research as a general dentist – an exciting career path
16 May 2025
In this blog post, James Coughlan reflects on his experiences as a general dental practitioner engaging in health research, offering insights into the expanding role of academic inquiry within primary dental care.
Latest news
New Study Highlights How Lived Experience Can Improve Support for People Facing Multiple Disadvantage
19 November 2025
This article presents findings from a co-produced evaluation, funded by the NIHR Three Research Schools Mental Health Practice Evaluation Scheme (MH021), on the role of lived-experience involvement in improving services for people facing multiple disadvantage.
Primary Care Nursing Update 2025
17 November 2025
Over the past year, several events have provided opportunities to share ongoing work in SPCR primary care nursing research and strengthen collaboration within the community.
October 2025 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
14 November 2025
The October 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding