Advancing Academic Primary Care in the UK
Connecting researchers, educators, and practitioners to drive excellence in primary care research, education, and policy development.
Our Mission
SAPC provides a clear voice and strong presence for academic primary care in the UK, connecting and supporting those working in the field, informing practice and policy to deliver better evidence-based care for patients.
Excellence in Research
Developing cutting-edge research that advances primary care practice and patient outcomes
Education & Training
Supporting medical education and training to improve primary care delivery across the community
Academic Workforce development
Helping to grow the next generation of academic primary care professionals
Informing practice & policy
Translating research into practical applications and evidence-based policy recommendations
Membership benefits
Join a community of like-minded academics to help you deliver high quality research and education that makes a real difference to primary care.
Events
Access to local and regional conferences, workshops and educational events
Professional network
Connect with leading academics from a wide range of clinical and methodological backgrounds
Resources
Access news, publications and guidance
Career support
Early career advice, mentorship programme and other professional development opportunities
Upcoming Events
Stay connected through our conferences, workshops and other events.
June 24-26th, 2026
2026 SAPC Annual Scientific Meeting
Join us for three days of networking and cutting-edge primary care research
March 5-6th, 2026
2026 SAPC South-West Regional Meeting
The Primary Care Research Centre at the University of Southampton is delighted to be hosting the South West regional meeting.
The theme for this conference is: Inclusion, innovation and connection: Shaping academic primary care together.
May 13th, 2026
2026 Mental Health SIG Primary Care Conference
Providing Better Care for Underserved Communities in Primary Care Mental Health