NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR)
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research is a partnership between 9 leading academic centres for primary care research in England. A/C managed by Directorate Team
“Not Seeing Anyone There” explores the under‑representation of researchers of Black heritage in primary care research leadership across England — and what needs to change. Read more 👉 www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/researc... #SPCR #EquityInResearch #Inclusion @sapc.ac.uk @rcgp.bsky.social
Interested in developing a career in primary care research? Funded Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships are available across our member organisations - some deadlines are approaching, so explore opportunities now: bit.ly/4d0JoTx #Nursing #ResearchCareer #Fellowship #PrimaryCare
SPCR Commercial Pharmacy Fellow Ade Williams is taking health checks out of the pharmacy and into the heart of the community. Read how his innovative approach is helping break down barriers to healthcare: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-co... #NIHR #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Commerical #Research
🏆 Shraddha Sriraman, winner of the George Lewith Prize 2026, reflects on her experience at the 54th @sapc.ac.uk Annual Scientific Meeting. Read her reflections and highlights from the event. 👇 www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/ge... #SAPC #GeorgeLewith #PrimaryCare #Research
Researchers of Black heritage remain significantly under-represented in senior leadership roles across academic primary care in England, a new study supported by the @nihrspcr.bsky.social has found. Read the report here: bit.ly/45dcUSk #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #Inclusion
Sharing a new SPCR Travel Bursary blog post showcasing how a data-focused visit to the Netherlands sparked meaningful international research collaborations: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/ne... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
Interested in developing a career in primary care research? Funded Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships are available across our member organisations - some deadlines are approaching, so explore opportunities now: bit.ly/4d0JoTx #Nursing #ResearchCareer #Fellowship #PrimaryCare
⏰ Closing soon: interested in developing a career in primary care #research? #Funded #PhD places are available with our members. The next deadline is with @uos-primarycare.bsky.social on Friday 31 July, so make sure to enquire soon for more information. #PhD #studentship #primarycare
⏰ Closing soon: applications for the SPCR Outstanding Contribution to Public & Community Involvement Award funding are coming to an end. Open to all SPCR member departments. Deadline: Tues 28 July 2026 at midday. Learn more: bit.ly/449EHCz #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #PPIE
A new accessible short film showcases scoping work led by Dr Magdalena Mikulak at Lancaster University, funded by the Three Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, exploring suicide and self-harm in people with learning disabilities: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/accessi... #MentalHealth #Research
The July 2026 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: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/july-20... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
An NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) study examines the implementation of Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems (EPaCCS) and identifies important lessons for improving coordinated end-of-life care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-re... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
Public contributor Sadir Mir reflects on their experience as a peer researcher in an NIHR SPCR-funded primary care research project: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/th... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
Interested to develop a career in primary care #research? #Funded #PhD places available at our members! The next deadline is with @uos-primarycare.bsky.social on Friday, July 31, 2026 so make sure to enquire soon for more information. bit.ly/404redv #PhD #studentship #primarycare
Research funded through the Three Schools' Mental Health Programme has led to the launch of a new lived experience research toolkit for health and justice: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-men... #MentalHealth #Research #WomeninPrison
New research highlights how initiatives such as the parkrun Practice initiative and the Active Practice Charter could help GP practices promote physical activity while supporting improvements in the quality of patient care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/ho... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
New SPCR-funded research published in @thelancet.com has identified the key factors that influence whether digital health interventions are successfully implemented in primary care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/digital... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
Findings from the Three Schools’ ATTUNE study have informed new policy recommendations aimed at strengthening cross-sector collaboration and improving suicide prevention support for young people across the UK: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/call-fo... #MentalHealth #Suicide #Research
Interested to develop a career in primary care #research? #Funded #PhD places available at our members! The next deadline is with @uos-primarycare.bsky.social on Friday 31 July so make sure to enquire soon for more information. bit.ly/404redv #PhD #studentship #primarycare
For Research Appreciation Day 2026, we're celebrating the people, partnerships, and research that have driven 20 years of innovation and impact at the School for Primary Care Research: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/celebra... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
The June 2026 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: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/june-20... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
Congratulations to former SPCR Trainee Dr Francesca Dakin, who has recently been named a winner of the 2026 RCGP/SAPC Award for Outstanding Early Career Researchers: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/RCGP-SA... #SPCRTrainees #PrimaryCare #Research @francescadakin.bsky.social
Read our latest blog exploring the insights from this Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) project, funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research. 🔗 www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/le... #PPIE #LearningDisability #PrimaryCare #Research
An NIHR Three Research Schools' Mental Health Award project exploring how to improve care and patient engagement for women in prison with severe mental illness was recently showcased at a House of Lords event: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/three-s... #MentalHealth #Research
🗓️ The 2026 NIHR Doctoral Training Camp is taking place on Tuesday 7 July, 12.30 - 16.15 on Tuesday 7 July 2026. Attend the virtual session for an overview of opportunities and presentations. Virtual attendance at the training camp is open to all. Register now: t.co/cfKTOIFyTy
This one-hour webinar will provide information on the role on NIHR Senior Investigators and the application and assessment process to help applicants intending to submit an application. Find more details and register 👉 t.co/m3Pf04Fl3Q #NIHRSeniorInvestigators #Nurses #Midwifes #AcademicLeadership
The SPCR is marking Men's Health Week by highlighting research that is improving understanding, raising awareness, and supporting better health outcomes for men across the UK: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-in... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
New guidance designed to help researchers make health research more inclusive and accessible for autistic adults has been launched through an NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) funded project: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/guidanc... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #PPIE #AutisticAdults
Dr Hassan Awan reflects on the in-person symposium of the 2026/2027 TUTOR-PHC cohort at Western University, London, Ontario: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/tu... #TutorPHC #PrimaryCare #Research
Drawing on doctoral research, Sophie Wilson explores the challenges and opportunities of implementing Peer Support Worker roles and introduces the PEERS in Practice toolkit to support organisations in embedding lived experience effectively: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/de... #Research