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New SPCR Study Highlights How to Support GPs for Better Patient Care
4 November 2025
A new study funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) by the University of Oxford has found key factors that help sustain general practitioners (GPs) in their roles, ultimately supporting more effective and equitable patient care.
SPCR Researchers Celebrate Success at the RCGP Research Paper of the Year Awards
29 October 2025
Congratulations to colleagues connected with the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) who were recognised at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Research Paper of the Year 2024 awards.
SPCR IN Focus | ADHD Awareness Month 2025
28 October 2025
The 2025 ADHD Awareness Month theme is “The Many Faces of ADHD” and we encourage the ADHD community to increase awareness and understanding by sharing ADHD information.
Independent Futures Co-produces Trauma-Informed Research with Three Schools' Mental Health Support
21 October 2025
Independent Futures has partnered in a study, funded by the Three Schools' Mental Health Programme, to evaluate how trauma-informed approaches can better support people facing multiple disadvantages.
GPs Need Better Training to Recognise Perimenopause-Related Mental Health Issues
20 October 2025
Research led by Jo Burgin, funded through fellowships from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Primary Care Research (SPCR), highlights the need for improved GP training to recognise mental health issues linked to perimenopause.
September 2025 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
13 October 2025
The September 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding.
Research Inspires Documentary on Domestic Abuse in Healthcare
3 October 2025
Findings from NIHR SPCR-funded research on domestic abuse in healthcare informed ITV’s Breaking the Silence: Kate’s Story, highlighting survivors’ voices and systemic barriers.
Short film highlighting chronic pain aims to encourage more research participants
24 September 2025
Your Voice Matters, the main output of a 2024 SPCR PPIE grant lead by Sarah Harrisson, is a powerful new film created by people living with chronic pain to inspire, connect, and drive more inclusive research.
UK dementia patients may be taking antipsychotics too long
22 September 2025
New UCL-led, SPCR study published in The Lancet Psychiatry warns that many people with dementia in England are prescribed powerful antipsychotic drugs for far longer than national guidelines recommend.
New personalised risk score could improve ovarian cancer detection
17 September 2025
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have developed and validated ‘Ovatools’, a new clinical tool that could help GPs detect ovarian cancer earlier and improve outcomes cost-effectively.
SPCR IN Focus | Suicide Prevention Day 2025
10 September 2025
To mark Suicide Prevention Day 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.
Summer 2025 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
4 September 2025
The Summer 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding.
Publication | The power of words: respectful language in ADHD research
21 August 2025
In The Lancet Psychiatry, Anna Price and colleagues highlight how the words we use in ADHD research and practice can shape understanding, influence stigma, and foster more compassionate care.
New Handbook Offers Guidance for Supporting Loved Ones Facing Domestic Abuse
29 July 2025
A study funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) has led to the creation of a new Friends and Family Handbook, offering vital guidance for those supporting someone who may be experiencing domestic abuse.
SPCR IN Focus | World Hepatitis Day
28 July 2025
To mark this year’s World Hepatitis Day (28 July 2025), the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is highlighting projects that raise awareness of hepatitis and related health inequalities.
SPCR members awarded at SAPC ASM 2025
21 July 2025
SPCR colleagues were well represented at the SAPC Annual Scientific Meeting held in Cardiff this July, with several members receiving awards in recognition of their work in primary care research.
Maternal Background Plays Key Role in Adult Outcomes for Preterm and Low Birthweight Babies
18 July 2025
New research, funded by NIHR School for Primary Care Research, suggests maternal age and level of education at time of birth play a significant part in the quality of adult life for preterm and low birthweight babies.
Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme Impact Report Published
15 July 2025
The Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme has published its Impact Report 2021–2025, highlighting three years of collaborative research achievements supported by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR).
June 2025 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
7 July 2025
The June 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding.
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.
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New SPCR Study Highlights How to Support GPs for Better Patient Care
4 November 2025
A new study funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) by the University of Oxford has found key factors that help sustain general practitioners (GPs) in their roles, ultimately supporting more effective and equitable patient care.
SPCR Researchers Celebrate Success at the RCGP Research Paper of the Year Awards
29 October 2025
Congratulations to colleagues connected with the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) who were recognised at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Research Paper of the Year 2024 awards.
SPCR IN Focus | ADHD Awareness Month 2025
28 October 2025
The 2025 ADHD Awareness Month theme is “The Many Faces of ADHD” and we encourage the ADHD community to increase awareness and understanding by sharing ADHD information.