All the latest updates on research and events.
Connecting Community Mental Health Support
2 April 2026
A new study funded by the NIHR Three Research Schools' Mental Health Programme is calling for action to better connect community mental health services in England, as rising demand exposes gaps in care.
Public Collaborator Training Recording | What is the research process?
1 April 2026
The SPCR recently help facilitate a webinar for Public Collaborator Training titled “What is the research process?”
Congratulations to the New NIHR Senior Investigators 2026
30 March 2026
The NIHR has announced its 2026 cohort of Senior Investigators, recognising outstanding leaders in health and care research.
SPCR IN Focus | Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
27 March 2026
As we mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the SPCR reaffirms its commitment to research that advances understanding, improves care, and supports individuals affected by ovarian cancer.
SPCR Masterclass Recording | Engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research
24 March 2026
The SPCR recently hosted a masterclass titled “Engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research.” The session explored practical and meaningful ways to involve underserved communities in research, highlighting why inclusion matters and how researchers can better design studies that are accessible, equitable, and grounded in lived experience.
Online consultation tools should not be a mandatory first step to access primary mental healthcare
23 March 2026
Researchers from the University of Bristol have found that online consultation tools should not be a required first step for accessing GP care, according to a study funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR), grant 598.
New Training and Development Booklet Launched to Support Public Collaborators in Research
20 March 2026
A new Public Collaborator Training and Development Booklet has been soft launched to strengthen the skills, confidence, and knowledge of people involved in patient and public involvement (PPI) in research.
March 2026 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
19 March 2026
The March 2026 edition of our NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding
Applications Now Open for the George Lewith Prize 2026
16 March 2026
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is welcoming applications from medical students for the George Lewith prize. Applications need to be submitted by 12 noon on Friday 24th April 2026.
Celebrating Four Years of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement
10 March 2026
On the fourth anniversary of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement, SPCR reflects on its contribution to strengthening public involvement in health and care research.
Three Schools’ Mental Health Programme Special Catalogue of Publications
6 March 2026
A new collection of journal articles highlights the impact of research funded through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Three Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme.
Three NIHR Research Schools Mental Health Programme Showcase 2026
5 March 2026
We are delighted to reflect on our recent Three Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme Showcase, held at The Burlington Hotel, Birmingham on 12 February 2026.
New Research Highlights Prostate Cancer Inequalities and Builds on SPCR Insights
2 March 2026
A new study, building on earlier insights from SPCR project, has highlighted significant inequalities in prostate cancer diagnosis and outcomes for men with learning disabilities.
February 2026 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
27 February 2026
The February 2026 edition of our NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding
SPCR Masterclass Recording | Let’s Talk Dementia
24 February 2026
The SPCR recently hosted a masterclass titled “Let’s Talk Dementia: Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia.” The session explored how researchers and public contributors can work together more inclusively by adapting communication practices to better support people with dementia as active partners in research.
SPCR-Funded Research Recognised by BJGP
23 February 2026
We are pleased to congratulate our NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) colleagues whose work has been recognised in the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) Top Ten most read and published papers of 2025.
SPCR launches 2026 studentship competition
20 February 2026
SPCR, part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), continues to support the development of the next generation of primary care researchers through its competitive studentship schemes.
SPCR Undergraduate Internship Programme 2026
19 February 2026
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is pleased to announce the launch of the Undergraduate Student Internship Programme 2026.
NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme – Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme
6 February 2026
Applications are now open for the NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme.
SPCR IN Focus | World Cancer Day
4 February 2026
As we mark World Cancer Day, the SPCR reaffirms its commitment to research that deepens understanding, improves care, and supports individuals affected by cancer.