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.
Current Funding Opportunities
NIHR Three Schools' Prevention Research Programme Research Projects and Practice Evaluation Scheme Funding Call
The NIHR Three Schools' Prevention Research Programme has new funding opportunities.
Second Call for Applications: NIHR Three Schools Prevention Research Programme – Pre-Application Support Fund
The deadline for applications is 4pm on Friday 28 February 2025. Find out more
Latest news and blogs
NIHR School for Primary Care Research joins public involvement pledge
17 February 2025
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research has joined other health and social care organisations in a pledge to improve public involvement in research.
January 2025 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
10 February 2025
The January 2025 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.
NIHR Three Schools' Mental Health Research Recognised in BJGP Top 10 for 2024
5 February 2025
The NIHR Three Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme is delighted to announce that a study led by Dr. Juan Carlos Bazo Alvarez has been recognised as one of the Top 10 articles of 2024 by the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP).
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
SPCR Bitesized Impact Showcases - Session 1
Monday, 24 February 2025, 12pm to 1pm
Explore the impact of research! Each session features 3 short presentations on findings, policy impacts, and next steps, plus a live Q&A.
SPCR Bitesized Impact Showcases - Session 2
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 12pm to 1pm
Explore the impact of research! Each session features 3 short presentations on findings, policy impacts, and next steps, plus a live Q&A.
NIHR Webinar | Agile working and staying flexible
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 1pm to 2pm
ATTUNE: The role and the contribution of the voluntAry secTor to the prevenTion of sUicide among youNg pEople
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 2pm to 3.30pm
Maria Michail and Willem Stander, University of Birmingham have a study funded through the Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme. They have a launch event on Thursday 27th February from 2 - 3.30pm (online)
Latest publications
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Mortality in adolescents after therapeutic intervention for self-harm: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Faraz Mughal et al, (2025), The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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Do community-based digital health inclusion programmes contribute to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged population groups?: a qualitative study of experiences of a city-wide programme in the North of England.
Shoba Poduval et al, (2025), BMC Public Health, BMC Public Health 25, 275 (2025)., 25
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Service delivery and the role of clinical pharmacists in UK primary care for older people, including people with dementia: a scoping review
Alice Burnand et al, (2025), BMC Primary Care
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.
