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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.

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) 

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Primary Care Research is a partnership of nine leading academic centres across England, working together to strengthen primary care through high-quality research, strategic leadership, and training.
Established in 2006, the School aims to increase the evidence base that informs primary care practice and to build research capacity through a well-established programme of training and development.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Research Impact on Research Appreciation Day

This Research Appreciation Day, we're celebrating the people, partnerships, and research that have driven 20 years of innovation and impact at the School for Primary Care Research.

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