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.
\n \n\n \n \nFunded 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.
\n \n\n \n \nWe 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.
\n \n\n \n \nAs the Directorate of the NIHR School for Primary Care Research, we are delighted to reflect on another annual Trainees Event. This year\u2019s 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.
\n \n\n \n \nSPCR trainee Anna Pathmanathan reflects on engaging or involving the public in research.
\n \n\n \n \nWe 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.
\n \n\n \n \nAs 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
\n \n\n \n \nMilou 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.
\n \n\n \n \nIn 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.
\n \n\n \n \nIn 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.
\n \n\n \n \nIn this post NIHR School of Primary Care Research intern, Sarah Newman, reflects on her internship programme at the University of Bristol\u2019s Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC).
\n \n\n \n \nWe 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.
\n \n\n \n \nAs 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.
\n \n\n \n \nImposter 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.
\n \n\n \n \nWe 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.
\n \n\n \n \nDr 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.
\n \n\n \n \nIn 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.
\n \n\n \n \nIn 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.
\n \n\n \n \nWe 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.
\n \n\n \n \nIn 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.
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