To mark International Day of People with Disabilities, the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is showcasing research that shines a spotlight on disabilities management and support in primary care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-in... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is delighted to announce the winners of its 2025 Travel Bursary Competition: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-ce... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

With SPCR PPIE funding, researchers and public contributors at Keele University came together to co-produce insights into improving help-seeking for mental health problems in older adults.: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/le... #SPCR #PrimaryCare#Research #PPIE

Published in the European Journal of General Practice by Associate Professor Chris Clark et al: Mitigating health inequalities in rural European communities through collaborative primary care research tinyurl.com/5h4py9eh @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social”

Round 3 Call: The SPCR Public Involvement, Engagement & Dissemination Enablement Fund is open to the next round of applications. 💷 Up to £2K for projects | £5K for dept-wide activities 📅 Deadline: Thurs 29 Jan 2026 by 5pm 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/ppie-enablem... #funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research

Read our latest blog: Mind the gap! How the AccEPT clinic is helping to close treatment gaps in mental health care in Devon and beyond by Barney Dunn, Professor of Clinical Psychology, co-lead of Mental Health Theme for APEx tinyurl.com/57v9pbku @apexcomms.bsky.social, @nihrspcr.bsky.social

Round 3 Call: The SPCR Public Involvement, Engagement & Dissemination Enablement Fund is open to the next round of applications. 💷 Up to £2K for projects | £5K for dept-wide activities 📅 Deadline: Thurs 29 Jan 2026 by 5pm 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/ppie-enablem... #funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research

Funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR), the MODE Study, led by Sarah Price at the University of Exeter, explores how interim diagnoses develop and when they may delay cancer diagnosis: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/th... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research @apexcomms.bsky.social

Published in Trials by Associate Professor Fiona Warren et al: Navigating blinding challenges in complex intervention trials: insights from a UK researcher survey tinyurl.com/472u25ny @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social, exeterctu.bsky.social

The October 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/files/news/1... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

Join the SPCR Masterclass: Communicating effectively with policy makers 🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 🕚 10am to 11.30am 💡 Sharing practical strategies to help you communicate your research clearly and effectively. 🔗 bit.ly/4h6uA7r @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

Please share amongst fellow healthcare professionals working in any stage of a cancer pathway-many thanks! @cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @su2c.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social

Are you a NHS healthcare professional supporting patients through a cancer pathway? We'd like to hear about your experiences. Sign up to join our workshop! @cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social

As we observe ADHD Awareness Month, the SPCR reaffirms its commitment to research that promotes understanding, reduces stigma, and supports individuals with ADHD to thrive within inclusive communities: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-in... #ADHDAwarenessMonth #PrimaryCare #Research

A new study funded by the SPCR by the University of Oxford has found key factors that help sustain general practitioners (GPs) in their roles, ultimately supporting more effective and equitable patient care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-spc... #PrimaryCare #Research

Long-Term Conditions research theme leads look at some of the important unknowns: Things we don’t know, by Associate Professor Chris Clark & Professor Rupert Payne tinyurl.com/37vrrsn3 @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

SPCR trainee Anna Pathmanathan reflects on engaging or involving the public in research: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/th... Reblogged from @capcbristol.bsky.social #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research

Join the SPCR Masterclass: Communicating effectively with policy makers 🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 🕚 10am to 11.30am 💡 Sharing practical strategies to help you communicate your research clearly and effectively. 🔗 bit.ly/4h6uA7r @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

Congratulations to colleagues connected with the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) who were recognised at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Research Paper of the Year 2024 awards: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-re... @rcgp.bsky.social #PrimaryCare #Research

Check out our latest blog: Making healthcare sustainable: clinicians are not imposters! by Dr Vincent Simpson and Dr Deepthi Lavu tinyurl.com/5bucmbww @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

Published in the The British Journal of General Practice by Dr Rosina Cross et al: Practitioners’ views on the measurement and management of postural hypotension in general practice: a qualitative inquiry tinyurl.com/4xajvvbm @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @nihrspcr.bsky.social, @bjgp.bsky.social

Published in the Nature Communications Journal by Professor Rupert Payne and colleagues in Oxford: Predicting hypotension, syncope, and fracture risk in patients indicated for antihypertensive treatment: the STRATIFY models tinyurl.com/w6t7duch @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @nihrspcr.bsky.social

We are the first audience to hear about IMPP since the publication of one of their key papers last week! #SWPRN25 #polypharmacy #pharmacyresearch The team includes researchers from @apexcomms.bsky.social and @capcbristol.bsky.social as well as Keele, Munich, Edinburgh and Alberta

The research was led by Prof Rupert Payne @apexcomms.bsky.social with Dr Deborah McCahon & colleagues @capcbristol.bsky.social. Read the full paper in The Lancet Healthy Longevity: tinyurl.com/43ccxtm5

Professor Rupert Payne reflects on his experiences from the IMPPP polypharmacy study: tinyurl.com/yy2vef56 @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

Check out our latest blog: Riding the coming wave of prostate cancer cases in NHS primary care: The need for more accurate diagnostics by Dr Sam Merriel tinyurl.com/2ytpjpp4 @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

Stella, an SPCR PhD trainee, takes the stage representing the Trainees Committee who helped shape our 2-day conference — thank you for your hard work and dedication! 🌟 #SPCRtrainees

Next up in the lightning talks: Amy from the University of Exeter sharing insights on communicating uncertainty in primary care 💬✨ #SPCRtrainees

An inspiring few days at the @nihrspcr.bsky.social trainees event. Congratulations to all for sharing your research! Great to see so many APEx ECR colleagues thriving @drrosinacross.bsky.social @aesambe.bsky.social @p-new05.bsky.social @kozmer-stella.bsky.social @deepthilavu.bsky.social Amy Chinner

Round 2 Call: The SPCR Public Involvement, Engagement & Dissemination Enablement Fund is open to the next round of applications. 💷 Up to £2K for projects | £5K for dept-wide activities 📅 Deadline: Thur 23 October 2025 by 5pm 🔗 Learn more & apply: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-pp...

Join the SPCR Masterclass: Communicating effectively with policy makers 🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 🕚 10am to 11.30am 💡 Sharing practical strategies to help you communicate your research clearly and effectively. 🔗https://bit.ly/4h6uA7r @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social

🍂 Welcome to the September 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter! Discover research on: 💫 Ovarian cancer detection 🤝 Public co-applicant collaborations 🔦 Latest Researcher Spotlight Plus more blogs, news & publication updates 👉 bit.ly/3J8WItR #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

Round 2 Call: The SPCR Public Involvement, Engagement & Dissemination Enablement Fund is open to the next round of applications. 💷 Up to £2K for projects | £5K for dept-wide activities 📅 Deadline: Thur 23 October 2025 by 5pm 🔗 Learn more & apply: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-pp...

COMING SOON 📢 Free online NIHR School for Public Health Research Public Mental Health virtual symposium, 7 Oct 2025 (10am–4pm) showcasing the latest research from the Public Mental Health Programme. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/45rXqe9 #NIHR #MentalHealth @capcbristol.bsky.social @ashmore1973.bsky.social

Great to see our intern’s #PPI engagement & reflections on an #Equality Impact Assessment with the cross- #NIHR -collaboration for Multiple Long-Term Conditions #MLTC (Models of Care workstream) sites.exeter.ac.uk/mltc-models-... @vickigphysio.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @apexcomms.bsky.social

Published in the Cancers Journal by Liz Down et al: Calcium and Albumin Blood Tests, Ethnicity, and Cancer Incidence in Primary Care in the UK tinyurl.com/5nzx5zu3 @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @nihrspcr.bsky.social, @bjgp.bsky.social

Prof David Halpin presses for recognition of the global burden of COPD and asthma & improved access to therapy at the #UNGA80 @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

The APEx Cancer Diagnosis and Detection Theme articulates its strategic vision: tinyurl.com/4474rs4v @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

Professor David Halpin calls for better access to inhaled medicines for 650 million people living with #COPD or #asthma Watch @UN #NCDs Hearing, 2 May 2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ1G... #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #SDGs #ATS2025 #HealthforAll #AsthmaAwareness #asthmacareforall #WorldAsthmaDay

Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | What should emotionally safe coproduced research with lived experience researchers on sensitive topics look like?, 22 October 2025, 12 - 1pm: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/emoti... #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social @georginaspcr.bsky.social

How best to conduct personalised annual reviews for people with multiple long-term conditions in general practice? Join Rachel Johnson & @chris-salisbury.bsky.social for this free Personalised Care Institute webinar to find out! 📆3 October 2025 ⏰12-1pm Register: tinyurl.com/53sy75sz #GPSky

📢 Join the SPCR Masterclass: Intro to Open Publishing & Peer Review with NIHR Open Research 🗓️ Thurs, 25 Sept 2025 🕚 11am–12noon 💡 Learn how the NIHR model works + tips for first-time authors & grantees. 🔗 bit.ly/3IdJV8U #OpenResearch #NIHR @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social

⏰ Deadline Reminder: NIHR Three Schools Prevention Programme funding calls: sphr.nihr.ac.uk/current-fund... 👉 Research project awards 👉 Follow-on research awards 👉 Career development awards Deadline: 5pm, Tues 30 September 2025 @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

☀️ Welcome to the Summer 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter! Explore research on: 👶 Maternal influences on preterm outcomes 💓 Innovations in blood pressure monitoring 💜 Support for those affected by domestic abuse Plus researcher spotlights & event updates 👉 www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/summer-...

📢 Join the SPCR Masterclass: Intro to Open Publishing & Peer Review with NIHR Open Research 🗓️ Thurs, 25 Sept 2025 🕚 11am–12noon 💡 Learn how the NIHR model works + tips for first-time authors & grantees. 🔗 bit.ly/3IdJV8U #OpenResearch #NIHR @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social

🚨 New blog post! Jessica Drinkwater explores public perceptions of the future of Primary Care and shares insights from the first workshop with public contributors for the SPCR 737 award: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/pu... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

📢 Join the free event on the GP Patient Survey (GPPS), Wed, 1 Oct 2025 10:00 - 15:30, featuring research highlights, a keynote from Dan Wellings (The King’s Fund) & Q&A with Ipsos. Register now: bit.ly/3JBiBC4 #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

See our latest blog: Dorian Poulton, NIHR undergraduate intern, reflects on Equality Considerations in Multiple Long-Term Conditions Research: tinyurl.com/7emmp53s @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

APEx Seminar: Deprescribing & Meds Optimisation in Frailty/Dementia. Dr Kinda Ibrahim shares NIHR findings from MODIFY, STOP-DEM & SPIDER on safer prescribing. Wed 10th September, Smeall Building JS07 12:30 or Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 348 660 033 367 Passcode: r7trvy #PrimaryCare #Deprescribing