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
Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme Funding Call - Impact Accelerator Award
The Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme has launched a new funding call for an Impact Accelerator Award for Phases I and II award holders.
Deadline for applications: 12.30pm on Thursday 17 April 2025.
George Lewith Prize for General Practice
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is welcoming applications from medical students for the George Lewith prize. The NIHR School for Primary Care Research awards an annual undergraduate medical student prize in memory of Professor George Lewith.
The award is open to medical undergraduates at any UK medical school.
Deadline: 12 noon on Friday 25th April 2025
Latest news and blogs
SPCR leveraged Study Reveals Wide Variation in Prostate Cancer Testing
2 April 2025
An SPCR-led study reveals wide disparities in prostate cancer testing across GP practices in England.
Supporting Young Parents: Building on a Mental Health Fellowship
31 March 2025
Dr Ruth Naughton-Doe, former Mental Health Fellowship, is launching a new study to improve mental health support for young parents under 25.
Examining Effective Ways to Communicate Blood Test Results in Primary Care
28 March 2025
A new study funded by the School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) explores the most effective ways to communicate blood test results to patients in primary care, highlighting the importance of tailored, clear, and timely communication to enhance patient understanding and care.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
Academic GP Early Career Conference April 2025
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 to Thursday, 03 April 2025
Online Seminar | Technology to Aid Preparation for NHS Talking Therapies
Tuesday, 08 April 2025, 12pm to 1pm
Online Seminar | Engaging marginalised young people in education
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12pm to 1pm
NIHR ARC webinar | Improving mental health and wellbeing with creative arts
Wednesday, 07 May 2025, 1pm to 2pm
Latest publications
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Cardiovascular disease burden and risk factor management in cancer survivors: insights into a multiethnic, socioeconomically deprived urban population
Liliana Szabo et al, (2025), BMJ Open
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Predicting intentions towards long-term antidepressant use in the management of people with depression in primary care: A longitudinal survey study
Rachel Dewar-Haggart et al, (2025), Plos One
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Technostress, technosuffering, and relational strain: a multi-method qualitative study of how remote and digital work affects staff in UK general practice.
Francesca H Dakin, et al, (2025), BJGP, 75
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.
