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
Research as a general dentist – an exciting career path
6 hours and 38 minutes ago
In this blog post, James Coughlan reflects on his experiences as a general dental practitioner engaging in health research, offering insights into the expanding role of academic inquiry within primary dental care.
New Mental Elf Video Series to Mark Mental Health Awareness Week
16 May 2025
The Mental Elf, in partnership with the NIHR Mental Health Research Initiative, is launching a new video series for Mental Health Awareness Week, spotlighting key priorities in mental health research.
SPCR-Funded Research Wins 2025 Sage Prize for Innovation and Excellence
15 May 2025
Congratulations to SPCR colleagues Louise Laverty, Katherine Checkland, and Sharon Spooner, who are joint winners of the 2025 Sage Prize for Innovation and Excellence.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
Publishing excellence with The Lancet Primary Care
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 2pm to 3pm
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
Latest publications
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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
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Understanding Measurement of Postural Hypotension (UMPH): a nationwide survey of general practice in England
Journal article
Sinead McDonagh, et al, (2025), BJGP Open
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.
