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
Beyond Methods: What TUTOR-PHC taught me about Interdisciplinary Research, Leadership and Impact
10 February 2026
Rosina Cross, one of our SPCR Trainees, reflects on her TUTOR-PHC programme visit based at Western University in Canada.
NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme – Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme
6 February 2026
Applications are now open for the NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme.
SPCR IN Focus | World Cancer Day
4 February 2026
As we mark World Cancer Day, the SPCR reaffirms its commitment to research that deepens understanding, improves care, and supports individuals affected by cancer.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
SPCR Masterclass | Let’s talk dementia: Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 12pm to 1pm
NIHR Webinar | Is a career in research for me? - pharmacy
Tuesday, 03 March 2026, 12.30pm to 1.45pm
NIHR Three Schools Early Career Researcher Event
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10.30am to 4.30pm
Latest publications
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Generalism as a cross-disciplinary practice in medicine: Mixed-studies systematic review
Journal article
Martina Ann Kelly et al, (2026)
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Violence and abuse towards staff by patients and the public in general practice since COVID-19
Journal article
Shihning Chou et al, (2026), BJGP Open 9 January 2026; BJGPO.2025.0124
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Patient removals: time to rethink exclusion in general practice?
Journal article
Natassia Brenman et al, (2026), British Journal of General Practice Vol. 76, Issue 762 January 2026
Members
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.
