Increasing the evidence-base for Primary Care Practice.
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Primary Care Research is a partnership between nine leading academic centres for primary care research in England.
Established in 2006, we work to increase the evidence base for primary care practice through high quality research and strategic leadership, and to build capacity in primary care with a well established training programme.
Latest news and blogs
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.
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 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.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
Join us to celebrate Your Voice Matters
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 12pm to 1.30pm
SPCR Masterclass | Communicating effectively with policy makers
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 10am to 11.30am
Latest publications
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Practitioners’ views on the measurement and management of postural hypotension in general practice: a qualitative inquiry
Journal article
Rosina Cross et al, (2025)
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Predicting hypotension, syncope, and fracture risk in patients indicated for antihypertensive treatment: the STRATIFY models
Journal article
Constantinos Koshiaris et al, (2025)
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Moral injury prevention and intervention
Journal article
Victoria Williamson et al, (2025), Taylor and Francis Online
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The NIHR School for Primary Care Research is a research and capacity-building partnership between nine leading centres for academic primary care across England, with our Directorate hosted at the Keele University.
