Primary Care

News | Well done to our Summer 2026 interns

The SPCR summer internship programme provided 23 under graduated with the opportunity to gain valuable experience across nine member organisations, working on a broad range of primary care research projects.

October 2, 2026

Impact | SPCR-supported researcher receives NIHR Impact Prize

SPCR colleague Dr Tori Ford, Senior Researcher at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, has been recognised with an Early Career Researcher award in the NIHR Impact Prizes 2026.

October 1, 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

News | Black Representation in Primary Care Academic Leadership

A study supported by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) has found that researchers of Black heritage remain significantly under-represented in senior leadership roles within academic primary care in England.

August 7, 2026

Blog | Learning Disability Safe Space Cafés: creating spaces where people feel able to share, learn and be heard

This blog explores the learning from the Learning Disability Safe Space Cafés, a Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) project funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research.

July 8, 2026

News | New Ankle Blood Pressure Tool Offers Hope for Thousands with Arm Measurement Barriers

A new SPCR study has unveiled a more accurate way to measure blood pressure at the ankle, offering a vital breakthrough for people unable to have readings taken from their arms.

July 4, 2025

Blog | Developing guidance for researchers on how to involve and partner with ethnically diverse communities in research

This blog and the associated guidance was produced by Aston University and Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC).

April 8, 2025

Blog | New Perspectives: Reflections on Cultural Competency Training

Funded by SPCR Alice Burnand and Sarah Griffiths reflect on their attendance to an online Cultural Competency course by Centre for Ethnic Health Research (CEHR).

November 28, 2024

Blog | How can Pharmacists and Allied Health Professionals Support delivering research in General Practice?

A research delivery pilot utilising pharmacists across multiple practices within Dudley was set up to support GP practices to deliver research and increase capacity and capability.

January 4, 2024

Blog | Building interdisciplinary research

Interdisciplinary collaboration is transforming primary care research — bringing together pharmacists, clinicians, and social scientists to tackle complex health challenges. This NIHR SPCR blog explores how shared expertise and cross‑sector partnerships are driving innovation and improving patient outcomes

July 26, 2023