Emerging evidence suggests GP surgeries promoting physical activity may support better care, patient outcomes, and everyday health and wellbeing. Parkrun and Active Practice Charter, by Emma Cockcroft, Rosina Cross, Robert Mann, Jerome Mayaud & Callum Leese tinyurl.com/4aj74ytr @nihrspcr.bsky.social

🎉 The SPCR Outstanding Contribution to Public & Community Involvement Award is now open to SPCR member departments. We're celebrating excellence in involvement activity across SPCR-funded projects and activities. Learn more: bit.ly/449EHCz #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #PPIE

The SPCR is marking Men's Health Week by highlighting research that is improving understanding, raising awareness, and supporting better health outcomes for men across the UK: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-in... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

Do you have eczema and want to reduce scratching? If so this study is for you! Visit the Rapid website to find out more by clicking on this link: rapideczematrials.org/scratch-less... @riddmj.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social

New guidance designed to help researchers make health research more inclusive and accessible for autistic adults has been launched through an NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) funded project: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/guidanc... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #PPIE #AutisticAdults

Dr Hassan Awan reflects on the in-person symposium of the 2026/2027 TUTOR-PHC cohort at Western University, London, Ontario: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/tu... #TutorPHC #PrimaryCare #Research

Drawing on doctoral research, Sophie Wilson explores the challenges and opportunities of implementing Peer Support Worker roles and introduces the PEERS in Practice toolkit to support organisations in embedding lived experience effectively: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/de... #Research

Interested in developing a career in primary care research? Funded Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships are available across our member organisations - some deadlines are approaching, so explore opportunities now: bit.ly/4d0JoTx #Nursing #ResearchCareer #Fellowship #PrimaryCare

SPCR Primary Care Clinicians PhD researcher Charlotte Morris, from the University of Manchester, recently took part in a @bjgp.org podcast discussion exploring the relationship between socioeconomic disadvantage and dementia care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-tr... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

The May 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: bit.ly/436wdvC #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

The Natasha Allergy Foundation, core member of Food Allergy in Childhood Priority Setting Partnership steering group, launches £10m prize to focus on answering the top PSP priority - prevention Read more: www.natashasprize.org.uk @riddmj.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social

The SPCR is featured in NIHR's latest workforce investment announcement, which includes £900k to support research capacity for nurses and pharmacists in primary care, building on previous investment in GPs: www.nihr.ac.uk/news/ps116m-... #NIHR #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

Congratulations to Shraddha Sriraman, from the University of Bristol, who has been named the recipient of the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) George Lewith Prize for 2026: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/george-... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research @sapc.ac.uk @capcbristol.bsky.social

Interested in developing a career in primary care research? Funded Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships are available across our member organisations - some deadlines are approaching, so explore opportunities now: bit.ly/4d0JoTx #Nursing #ResearchCareer #Fellowship #PrimaryCare

Written by a Three Schools’ Mental Health Award holder and colleagues, this article highlights the unique mental health challenges experienced within farming communities and the importance of making every healthcare contact count: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/fa... #MentalHealth #Research

Interested to develop a career in primary care #research? #Funded #PhD places available at our members! The next deadline is with @qmulprimarycare.bsky.social on Monday 1 June so make sure to enquire soon for more information. bit.ly/404redv #PhD #studentship #primarycare

Results from the RAPID-Test trial, led by Alastair Hay, have now been published in JAMA Internal Medicine, providing important new evidence on the role of rapid microbiological point-of-care testing in primary care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-fu... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

Our latest #PrimaryCare research newsletter is out now! Includes: 🔹quick updates on recent research findings 🔹latest blog posts on our research & how we do it 🔹upcoming events 🔹studies open to recruitment 👉 tinyurl.com/2w4pzt2e #GPSky #PharmSky #FamilyMedicine @nihrspcr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

Interested in developing a career in primary care research? Funded Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships are available across our member organisations - the next opportunity deadline is at @uos-primarycare.bsky.social on 29 May: bit.ly/404redv #Nursing #ResearchCareer #Fellowship #PrimaryCare

SPCR studentship award holder Hassanat Mojirola Lawal from the University of Exeter reflects on the lessons she has learned during her PhD journey and shares her top tips for fellow researchers: bit.ly/49fJNAi @apexcomms.bsky.social #SPCRTrainees #PrimaryCare #Research

The SPCR recently hosted an online masterclass on Designing Inclusive and Accessible Health Research, exploring practical strategies for more inclusive health research practices. Access the slides and recording here: bit.ly/3PPg1vH #SPCR #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research

Interested to develop a career in primary care #research? #Funded #PhD places available at our members! Some have their deadlines in May so make sure to enquire soon for more information. bit.ly/404redv #PhD #studentship #primarycare

Interesting research from our colleagues at @capcbristol.bsky.social exploring rapid point-of-care testing for respiratory infections in #PrimaryCare and its impact on antibiotic prescribing. Read more 👇

Super pleased to share the final paper from my doctoral research at @oxprimarycare.bsky.social, funded by @nihrspcr.bsky.social is now published! "Teamwork and relational infrastructure: a qualitative study of modern UK general practice" is now available from @bjgp.org: bjgp.org/content/earl...

The SPCR is marking Dementia Action Week by highlighting research that is raising awareness, improving understanding, and helping people affected by dementia: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-in... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

One of the winners of the 2025 SPCR Travel Bursary, Dr Eloise Radcliffe, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, shares her reflections and key insights from attending the International Conference on Deprescribing in Montreal, Canada: bit.ly/49mBnav #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

⏰ENDING SOON! Interested to develop a career in primary care #research? #Funded #PhD places available at our members! Some have their deadlines in May so make sure to enquire soon for more information. bit.ly/404redv #PhD #studentship #primarycare

⏰ ENDING TODAY: Funded Nursing Commercial Research Fellowship deadline at @capcbristol.bsky.social is 15 May, send your covering letter and CV to apply: bit.ly/404redv #Nursing #ResearchCareer #Fellowship #PrimaryCare

The SPCR PhD Writers’ Retreat is underway yesterday and today, giving doctoral students dedicated time and space to focus, connect, and make real progress on their writing. All going brilliantly so far and not a bad view from the writing room either! ✍️📚

The NIHR Three Research Schools' Mental Health Programme recently hosted an online webinar examining the mental health of farmers and people living in rural communities: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/three-s... #PrimaryCare #MentalHealth #Research #Farmers #RuralCommunities

Unexpected lessons, personal growth, and honest reflections shaping one researcher’s PhD journey: Five things I wasn’t expecting to learn since beginning my PhD, by Hassanat Mojirola Lawal tinyurl.com/mpmmu3yu @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @nihrspcr.bsky.social

⏰ ENDING TODAY | SPCR Post-Doctoral Fellowship – exclusively for University of Nottingham. Applicants do not need to be employed by an SPCR member to apply. 🗓 Deadline: 11 May 2026 13:00 🚀 Start by: 1 October 2026 Apply now 👇 bit.ly/4vsEAi0 #Postdoctoralfellowship #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

TODAY AT 12noon💡SPCR Masterclass: Designing Inclusive and Accessible Health Research. 1-hour online masterclass on Inclusive Research Practices designed for primary care researchers and doctoral students 🗓️ Monday, 11 May 🕚 12noon to 1pm 🔗 bit.ly/3NJH9v7 #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

New reflective blog, by Dr Katie Saunders, explores the development of SUNDIAL through the SPCR Seedcorn funding, highlighting collaboration, learning, and supporting early career researchers in primary care: bit.ly/4uAqJoq #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

⏰ ENDING SOON: The next application deadline for a @nihrspcr.bsky.social PhD studentships is with @oxprimarycare.bsky.social 📅Deadline: Friday 15 May 2026 New opportunities will be added as they are made available Find out more: bit.ly/404redv #PhD #studentship #primarycare

The NIHR Three Research Schools' Mental Health Programme recently hosted an online seminar sharing findings from the SPaCE Project (Supporting Parent Carers in England), find the link to the recording and supporting information at the following link: bit.ly/4niT0h1 #MentalHealth #SEND #Research

Interested in developing a career in primary care research? Funded Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships are available across our member organisations - the next opportunity deadline is at @capcbristol.bsky.social on 15 May: bit.ly/404redv #Nursing #ResearchCareer #Fellowship #PrimaryCare

💡SPCR Masterclass: Designing Inclusive and Accessible Health Research. 1-hour online masterclass on Inclusive Research Practices designed for primary care researchers and doctoral students 🗓️ Monday, 11 May 🕚 12noon to 1pm 🔗 bit.ly/3NJH9v7 @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

⏰ ENDING SOON | SPCR Post-Doctoral Fellowship – exclusively for University of Nottingham. Applicants do not need to be employed by an SPCR member to apply. 🗓 Deadline: 11 May 2026 13:00 🚀 Start by: 1 October 2026 Apply now 👇 bit.ly/4vsEAi0 #Postdoctoralfellowship #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

⏰ TODAY: Hear insights from the RAPPORT study on what works, for whom, and how to deliver sustainable support in Online Roundtable, 7 May 2026, 2pm via Zoom: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/launc... #MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social

SPCR Masterclass: Designing Inclusive and Accessible Health Research 🗓️ Monday, 11 May 🕚 12noon to 1pm 💡 1-hour online masterclass on Inclusive Research Practices designed for primary care researchers and doctoral students 🔗 bit.ly/3NJH9v7 @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

⏰ ENDING SOON: The next application deadline for a @nihrspcr.bsky.social PhD studentships is with @fbmh-uom.bsky.social 📅Deadline: Monday 4 May 2026 New opportunities will be added as they are made available Find out more: bit.ly/404redv #PhD #studentship #primarycare

Interested in developing a career in primary care research? Funded Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships are available across our member organisations - some deadlines are approaching, so explore opportunities now: bit.ly/404redv #Nursing #ResearchCareer #Fellowship #PrimaryCare

The April 2026 edition of the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) newsletter is now available to read 📩 Discover the latest research highlights, mental health updates, publications, and more from across our community: bit.ly/3ORjKsc #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

Hear insights from the RAPPORT study on what works, for whom, and how to deliver sustainable support in Online Roundtable, 7 May 2026, 2pm via Zoom: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/launc... #MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social

Wow! Well done Kerstin! 🎉Best of luck in the final! 🤞 Kerstin's presentation is on using AI to diagnose deep vein thrombosis in primary care. 👉 You can find out more about her research here: aipocus.blogs.bristol.ac.uk @nihrspcr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk @bnssgresearch.bsky.social #GPSky #AI

Deadline extended! 📢 The closing date for applications for the @nihrspcr.bsky.social funded Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships has been extended to: 📆 15 May 2026. See below for details. ⬇️ @rcn.org.uk @bnssgresearch.bsky.social @bristolhealthp.bsky.social #GPSky #PrimaryCare

SPCR Post-Doctoral Fellowship – exclusively for University of Nottingham. Applicants do not need to be employed by an SPCR member to apply. 🗓 Deadline: 11 May 2026 13:00 🚀 Start by: 1 October 2026 Apply now 👇 bit.ly/4vsEAi0 #Postdoctoralfellowship #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

With nearly 1 million workers reporting stress-related illness, the SPCR is highlighting some projects that are supporting mental health to proactively manage risks and staff: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-in... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #StressAwarenessMonth

SPCR PhD student James Tawse shares reflections on his experience attending a Quality and Safety in Healthcare conference in Oslo: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/le... #PrimaryCare #Research #SPCRTrainees