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
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Dr Bethan Treadgold and Dr Sophie Orton
3 June 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr. Bethan Treadgold from the University of Exeter and Dr. Sophie Orton from the University of Nottingham . This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
University of Cambridge Launches World's Largest Atrial Fibrillation Screening Trial
3 June 2025
An SPCR-funded study from the University of Cambridge is set to transform stroke prevention through the world’s largest atrial fibrillation (AF) screening trial
George Lewith Prize - 2025 Winner Announced
2 June 2025
Congratulations to Milou Ottolini and Dhanush Ammineni, joint winners of the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) George Lewith Prize for 2025
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
QNI Masterclass | Critical Appraisal Skills - Making the Most of Evidence
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 1pm to 2pm
Online Seminar | How can we improve the mental health of older adults?
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 12pm to 1pm
NIHR ARC webinar | Exploring lived experience with creative arts
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 1pm to 2pm
SPCR Masterclass | NIHR Leadership and Development Programme
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 11am to 12pm
Latest publications
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Quality and Misinformation About Health Conditions in Online Peer Support Groups: Scoping Review
Journal article
Bethan M Treadgold et al, (2025), Journal of Medical Internet Research, J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e71140
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Healthcare use and its variation in people with fibromyalgia: a systematic review protocol
Journal article
Ailish Katherine Byrne et al, (2025), Cambridge Core
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Quality of life and physical activity in type 1 diabetes
Journal article
Emma J. Cockcroft, et al, (2025), BMC Pediatrics
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.
