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
New SPCR Study Highlights How to Support GPs for Better Patient Care
4 November 2025
A new study funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) by the University of Oxford has found key factors that help sustain general practitioners (GPs) in their roles, ultimately supporting more effective and equitable patient care.
SPCR Researchers Celebrate Success at the RCGP Research Paper of the Year Awards
29 October 2025
Congratulations to colleagues connected with the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) who were recognised at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Research Paper of the Year 2024 awards.
SPCR IN Focus | ADHD Awareness Month 2025
28 October 2025
The 2025 ADHD Awareness Month theme is “The Many Faces of ADHD” and we encourage the ADHD community to increase awareness and understanding by sharing ADHD information.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
Latest publications
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Practitioners’ views on the measurement and management of postural hypotension in general practice: a qualitative inquiry
Journal article
Rosina Cross et al, (2025)
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Predicting hypotension, syncope, and fracture risk in patients indicated for antihypertensive treatment: the STRATIFY models
Journal article
Constantinos Koshiaris et al, (2025)
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Moral injury prevention and intervention
Journal article
Victoria Williamson et al, (2025), Taylor and Francis Online
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.
