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SPCR Newsletter

Summer 2026

Research Highlights

Researcher wearing safety goggles and a lab coat closely examining equipment with a small optical device in a laboratory setting

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.

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).

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.

SPCR launches new website

We’re delighted to announce that the new SPCR website is now live! With a fresh NIHR-branded look, the site makes it easier to explore our research, people, projects and opportunities. We’ll continue adding historical content over the coming months. Take a look and explore the new site!

Blog Posts

Going to the Netherlands for Data, Returning with Collaborations

Going to the Netherlands for Data, Returning with Collaborations

Sharing Asma Chaabouni’s University of Exeter blog post, supported by the SPCR Travel Bursary, highlighting how a data-focused visit to the Netherlands grew into valuable international research collaborations.

George Lewith Prize Winner 2026 | Reflections of the SAPC Conference

George Lewith Prize Winner 2026 | Reflections of the SAPC Conference in Scotland

Shraddha Sriraman, the winner of the George Lewith Prize 2026, reflects on her visit to the 54th Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) Annual Scientific Meeting.

Involvement and Inclusion

Research | 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.

NIHR Three Schools' Outputs

New Film Supports Suicide and Self-harm Awareness

A new accessible short film showcases scoping work led by Dr Magdalena Mikulak at Lancaster University, funded by the Three Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, exploring suicide and self-harm in people with learning disabilities.

Latest Publications

Unpacking Barriers and Facilitators to Research Leadership for Black Primary Care Researchers.

Unpacking Barriers and Facilitators to Research Leadership for Black Primary Care Researchers. Ralph K Akyea and Adwoa F Agyemang-Benneh et al writes for the British Journal of General Practice.


Study supported by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR)

Moving on from patient safety incidents: a qualitative study exploring GP perspectives in England.

Moving on from patient safety incidents: a qualitative study exploring GP perspectives in England. James Tawse et al writes for British Journal of General Practice.


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Communications

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