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
NIHR Case Study Showcases Mental Health Programme Work on Parental Loneliness
13 January 2026
Dr Ruth Naughton-Doe, a postdoctoral research fellow and award holder from the Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme, has been featured in a new NIHR case study showcasing her influential work addressing perinatal loneliness - a form of isolation experienced by parents during pregnancy and up to two years after childbirth and linked with mental health challenges.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Professor Clare Taylor and Dr Georgia Richards
12 January 2026
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr Georgia Richards, from the University of Oxford, and Professor Clare Taylor from the University of Birmingham. This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
NIHR Celebrates 20 Years of Life‑Changing Research
9 January 2026
April 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
University of Bristol Webinar | Improving mental health in primary care: novel psychological and pharmacological interventions
Monday, 26 January 2026, 1pm to 2pm
NIHR Three Research Schools Prevention Research Programme Showcase
Thursday, 05 February 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm
NIHR Webinar | Building a high performing team
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 1pm to 2pm
SPCR Masterclass | Let’s talk dementia: Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 12pm to 1pm
Latest publications
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Understanding measurement of postural hypotension: a nationwide survey of general practice in England
Journal article
Sinéad TJ McDonagh et al, (2026)
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Patient removals: time to rethink exclusion in general practice?
Journal article
Natassia Brenman et al, (2026), British Journal of General Practice Vol. 76, Issue 762 January 2026
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Barriers and facilitators to prostate cancer healthcare in Black men in the UK: from diagnosis to survivorship
Dena Ettehad et al, (2025), Journal of Cancer Survivorship
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.
