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News | SPCR launches Commercial Pharmacy Research Fellowship cohort

The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) has appointed its first cohort of five Commercial Pharmacy Research Fellows, creating a new national network to strengthen commercial research across community pharmacy and primary care. The fellows will help increase participation in commercial clinical trials, build research capacity and develop new opportunities for patients and pharmacy teams.

September 22, 2026

SPCR IN Focus | World Patient Safety Day 2026

The SPCR is marking **World Patient Safety Day 2026** by highlighting research that is helping to improve patient safety, strengthen healthcare quality and support better health outcomes across the UK.

September 21, 2026

News | Celebrating Excellence in Public and Community Involvement: SPCR Award Recipients Announced

SPCR has announced the recipients of its Outstanding Contribution to Public and Community Involvement Awards, recognising individuals, community partners, researchers and project teams whose contributions are strengthening the quality, relevance and impact of primary care research.

September 14, 2026

News | NIHR SPCR Newsletter – Summer 2026

The Summer 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

September 14, 2026

News | SPCR academics contribute to BMJ editorial on RCGP research roadmap

SPCR academics have co‑authored a new BMJ editorial on the RCGP research roadmap, calling for stronger primary care research capacity, better support for early‑career researchers, and deeper patient and public involvement.

September 11, 2026

Funding | SPCR Involvement, Inclusion & Impact (3is) Enablement Fund

The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is pleased to launch the Involvement, Inclusion & Impact (3is) Enablement Fund 2026-27.

September 7, 2026

News | SPCR launches brand new website

The SPCR has launched its newly redesigned website, built around clearer navigation, updated NIHR branding and a more accessible experience for everyone exploring primary care research.

August 28, 2026

News | Former SPCR award holders recognised with NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes

Congratulations to former SPCR award holders Dr Ashley Hammond and Dr Sam Creavin, who have been recognised with NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes for their contributions to health and care research

August 21, 2026

News | Online CBT shows promise for people with depression

New research from the University of Bristol finds therapist-led online CBT can significantly improve depression symptoms, with supplementary funding provided by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR).

August 20, 2026

News | SPCR Commercial Pharmacy Fellow takes health checks into the heart of the community 

SPCR Commercial Pharmacy Fellow Ade Williams is taking health checks out of the pharmacy and into the heart of the community. Read how his innovative approach is helping break down barriers to healthcare.

August 13, 2026