All the latest updates on research and events.
NIHR Mental Health Fellowship Yields Insights on Primary Care and Parkinson’s Risk
23 January 2025
Dr. Juan Carlos Bazo Alvarez, a former NIHR Three Research Schools' Mental Health Programme Fellow, has recently celebrated the publication of two research papers stemming from his Fellowship.
SPCR Bitesize Impact Showcases
20 January 2025
Join us for a series of engaging webinars highlighting the successes and impact of our research.
Second Call for Applications: NIHR Three Schools Prevention Research Programme – Pre-Application Support Fund
17 January 2025
The NIHR have just launched a second call for the NIHR Three Schools Prevention Research Programme Pre-Application Support Fund, aimed at supporting individuals in preparing strong applications for an NIHR Career Development funding award.
Editorial Highlights Digital Technology's Role in Mental Health Care
13 January 2025
A new editorial in BMC Digital Health explores the transformative potential of digital tools, such as mobile apps and online therapy, in addressing global mental health challenges. Anna Price was funded by a NIHR Three Schools’ Mental Health Research Fellowship.
Congratulations to Professor Elaine Hay on her MBE for Services to Medical Research
9 January 2025
Huge congratulations to Professor Elaine Hay, at Keele School of Medicine and SPCR researcher, on being awarded an MBE for services to medical research.
Celebrating 2024: SPCR Highlights and Achievements
16 December 2024
As we wrap up 2024, the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is celebrating a year of achievements with two festive infographics.
Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme Funding Call - Suicide Prevention
16 December 2024
The Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme has launched a new funding call for Suicide Prevention.
December 2024 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
10 December 2024
The December NIHR SPCR newsletter, along with a NIHR SPCR Publication Special, is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding.
SPCR Impact Case Studies: Showcasing Pioneering Primary Care Research
9 December 2024
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) presents its updated Case Studies collection, highlighting 21 transformative research projects that advance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
How can schools be more inclusive for the most marginalised children?
3 December 2024
Dr Rhiannon Barker, Mental Health Fellow, writes about the recent qualitative study she led, reflecting on the team’s findings and actions schools should take to improve practices.
SPCR Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference 2025
2 December 2024
Abstracts welcome for the next School of Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference, Monday 10 February 2025 - deadline Friday 10 January 2025.
New study will explore how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide
27 November 2024
Dr. Maria Michail, Three Schools' Mental Health Award holder, has been commissioned to lead a new study exploring how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide.
Found poem gives voice to patients’ experiences of blood tests
19 November 2024
Jess Watson's NIHR SPCR funded project recently co-produced a poem that gives voice to patients' experiences of having blood tests and receiving blood test results.
NIHR Three Schools Prevention Programme: Call 2 for Pre and Post-Doc Fellowships and Career Development Awards NOW LIVE
18 November 2024
The second call for applications to the NIHR Three Research Schools Prevention Research Programme for Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowships and Career Development Awards.
Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme Newsletter - November 2024
12 November 2024
The November Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme Newsletter is out now. Sign-up to our newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding.
Funding awarded to six innovative projects to build relationships with under-served communities
11 November 2024
Earlier this year, our School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) Public Involvement Fund awarded grants to support innovative projects focused on strengthening connections with under-served communities in primary care research.
In Memorandum | Dr Sudeh Cheraghi-Sohi
11 November 2024
We are saddened to hear of the death of our SPCR colleague Dr. Sudeh Cheraghi-Sohi. Our thoughts go out to our colleagues, at the University of Manchester, and to her family and friends.
October 2024 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
8 November 2024
The October NIHR SPCR newsletter, along with a NIHR SPCR Publication Special, 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 Funding Call - Projects to improve PPIE
5 November 2024
The NIHR Three Schools Mental Health Research Programme has launched a new funding call for Projects to improve PPIE.
Where is the village that was promised?
5 November 2024
Mental Health Fellowship award holder Ruth Naughton-Doe shares a video called 'Where is the village that was promised?' that focuses on perinatal loneliness.