Established in 2006, the NIHR School for Primary Care Research is a collaboration between nine leading academic centres for primary care research in England. The School brings together academics and practitioners from across the country to collaborate on cutting edge, topical primary care studies that have an impact both at policy level and in general practices around the country.
Our Mission
Our mission is to increase the evidence base for primary care practice, and to increase research capacity in primary care.
In addition to conducting high profile research, we attract the best new researchers into our research capacity and development programme and offer trainees support and networking opportunities through an extensive training and events programme.
Our Research Themes are:
- Changing patterns of morbidity and mortality
- Challenges around new technologies
- Workforce and skill mix in primary care
- Globalisation, health and inequalities
Underpinned by Cross Cutting Research in:
- Patient and public involvement and engagement
- Policy
- Implementation
Policies, plans and reports
SPCR Policies
Business and Capacity Plans
- Business Plan 2021 to 2026
- Capacity Development Plan 2021 to 2026
- Contract Extension, 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
Annual Reports
The following reports provide an overview of the School’s annual performance, together with feedback from the NIHR.
- Research Capacity Feedback 2021 to 2022
- Annual Report Feedback 2021 to 2022
- SPCR Annual Report 2022 to 2023
- SPCR Annual Report Feedback 2022 to 2023
- SPCR Mid-Term Review Feedback Summary, February 2024
- SPCR Annual Report Visual Summary 2024 to 2025
- SPCR Annual Report Feedback 2024 to 2025
Final Report Templates
These templates should be used when submitting final reports for SPCR-funded awards and projects.
