Our recent APEx seminar by Dr Serge Engamba looks at how the recruitment paradox raises an important question: how can research reach the people who need it most, not just the easiest to recruit? tinyurl.com/38znb8sd @apexcomms.bsky.social, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

SPCR colleagues have been in the spotlight recently, with Professor Chris Salisbury interviewing Professor Trish Greenhalgh for Medics Voices.

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One of the most influential primary care researchers of a generation. @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social @martinmckee.bsky.social @euanlawson.social @gentlemedic.bsky.social @bjgp.org @sapc.ac.uk @nihrspcr.bsky.social @oxprimarycare.bsky.social @stfm-fm.bsky.social @victoriatb.bsky.social

Please help develop a core outcome set for shared decision-making (#COS-SDMi). Rate the most important outcomes in the attached QR code: We want to hear from patients, carers, practitioners, academics, experts, policymakers, commissioners, guideline developers, NGOs.. Thank you! @nihr.bsky.social

Our latest blog reflects on how research thinking can strengthen integrated neighbourhood team development by challenging assumptions: Looking inside the black box of integrated neighbourhood team (INT) development, by Vicky Farrell lnkd.in/ezxQUA8H @nihrspcr.bsky.social; @apexcomms.bsky.social

Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research by Dr Anna Price et al: Consensus Statement on Digital Health and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by the European Network for ADHD (EUNETHYDIS)https://tinyurl.com/5dcvbfyn @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social,

Consensus Statement on Digital Health and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by the European Network for ADHD (EUNETHYDIS): Modified Delphi Study

Digital technologies are becoming an important part of health care, including for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Digital health innovations present valuable opportun...

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Public contributor Sadir Mir reflects on their experience as a peer researcher in an NIHR SPCR-funded primary care research project: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/th... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

🎉 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

An NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) study examines the implementation of Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems (EPaCCS) and identifies important lessons for improving coordinated end-of-life care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-re... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

The July 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: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/july-20... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

New research highlights how initiatives such as the parkrun Practice initiative and the Active Practice Charter could help GP practices promote physical activity while supporting improvements in the quality of patient care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/ho... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

Great to see the work of some of our former SPCR trainees being highlighted in this latest blog on eating disorders. It's fantastic to see their research continuing to make an impact. 👏

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Check out our latest blog from our Mental Health theme reporting on recent, ongoing and planned work on eating disorders. tinyurl.com/2c2hp24f @nihrspcr.bsky.social; @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social;

New SPCR-funded research published in @thelancet.com has identified the key factors that influence whether digital health interventions are successfully implemented in primary care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/digital... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

Check out our latest blog from our Mental Health theme reporting on recent, ongoing and planned work on eating disorders. tinyurl.com/2c2hp24f @nihrspcr.bsky.social; @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social;

The June 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: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/june-20... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

For Research Appreciation Day 2026, we're celebrating the people, partnerships, and research that have driven 20 years of innovation and impact at the School for Primary Care Research: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/celebra... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

This advertised FTC research fellow role, with University of Plymouth as part of their NIHR-funded Mental Health Research Group (MHRG), around community approaches to trauma may be of interest: tinyurl.com/52pw3us9 @louisepealing #PrimaryCare #GeneralPractice #AcademicPrimaryCare #NIHR

🎉 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

Our dear colleague, Dr Sarah Price, reflects on her time working at the University of Exeter @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social tinyurl.com/b7rv5c5t #PrimaryCare #GeneralPractice #AcademicPrimaryCare #NIHR

Published in the Emergency Medicine Journal by Dr Lianne Wood et al: Same day emergency care for low back pain: quality improvement to support emergency flow and reduce unnecessary acute admissions tinyurl.com/35e2367s @apexcomms.bsky.social, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social”

Same day emergency care for low back pain: quality improvement to support emergency flow and reduce unnecessary acute admissions

Globally, patients with low back pain (LBP) account for 4.4% of all emergency department (ED) attendances, in the UK, 50 000 visits have been reported each month. LBP is reportedly challenging to mana...

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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

🎉 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

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

🎉Yesterday we celebrated 50 years of academic primary care and general practice at the @exeter.ac.uk with a special event at St Luke’s Campus. The plenary from Prof Victoria Tzortziou Brown from @rcgp.bsky.social was inspiring followed by a showcase of past, present and future research. 👇

Do you have more than one health condition? Or do you care for someone who does? Complete the survey to share your thoughts about care for people living with more than one long-term condition. Your responses will highlight key areas for future research. ➡️Take part in the survey: buff.ly/jCFicxn

Only a few tickets left! ✨ ✨ Join us for the APEx 50th Anniversary Celebration. Celebrating 50 years of academic primary care at the University of Exeter. Wednesday 10th June at 2:00 pm, St Luke's campus.✨ ✨ Click the link to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/apex-50th-...

Check out our latest APEx blog: Help shape future research priorities for care for people living with multiple long-term conditions, by Dr Ian Porter tinyurl.com/5552wn3p @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

Check out our latest APEx seminar series blog: From Single-Session Interventions to Scalable Mental Health Support, by Dr Jeffrey Lambert, Associate Professor of Health Psychology tinyurl.com/tnaczbnb @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

Published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology by Dr Bianca Wiering et al: The impact of morbidity burden on cancer diagnosis; a retrospective cohort study in England tinyurl.com/f3adh2ck @apexcomms.bsky.social, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

The impact of morbidity burden on cancer diagnosis; a retrospective cohort study in England

Expediting cancer diagnosis is a priority in many countries. The rising prevalence of chronic conditions may complicate the cancer diagnostic process.…

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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

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! ✍️📚