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University of Exeter - Systematic Reviews of Mixed Methods Evidence CPD Course - January 2026 - Registration Open

Following this year’s successful delivery, we are pleased to share that our University of Exeter Systematic Reviews of Mixed Methods Evidence CPD course is back on Wednesday 28 th and Thursday 29 th January 2026. Details of the venue will be...

Applications Now Open

NIHR GM PSRC Patient Safety Research Development Award (Round 2) The NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC) is now accepting applications for Round 2 of the Patient Safety Research Development Award, a scheme...

HOPE (Housebound Obesity Pathways & Engagement) survey

Do you work with housebound people, some of whom may be living with obesity? If so, we would love to hear your views on weight management services for this under-served group for our HOPE (Housebound Obesity Pathways & Engagement) study. The...

Simple Research Opportunity: 3i-O study [Work Package 1]

HSDR Programme NIHR155714: Impact of an Intervention on Inequalities in Overprescribing - the 3i-o study Please note that this work package 1 will run concurrently with work package 2, which some practices are already participating in. Practices can...

Primary care-based interventions for those with multiple long-term health conditions: Taking health literacy into account: A Delphi study

Sam Monk, from Keele University would like to invite you to take part in their study: I am currently undertaking a PhD (with Keele university and funded by the NIHR) aiming to identify potential components for a primary care-based intervention for...

GP Patient Survey Data Users Conference

1st October 2025, Manchester, UK We invite submissions for the GP Patient Survey Data Users Conference , a free-of-charge dedicated forum for showcasing research using data from the GP Patient Survey (GPPS) that is supported by the NIHR School for...

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Making a difference

Supporting General Practice careers

Professor Val Wass led a recent task force review to examine what could be done to promote GP careers within medical schools. Academic Primary Care, and the Society for Academic Primary Care, are recognised to play a key role in this agenda. This article outlines the key recommendations from the report and the work that SAPC is doing, in conjunction with partners, to address them.

Academic Primary Care - Now More Than Ever

Strong primary care delivers better outcomes at lower cost with greater equity. Academic Primary Care underpins the sustained delivery and improvement of primary care. We need strong Academic Primary Care, Now More Than Ever.

Five things you might not know about Academic Primary Care

Surprising facts about academic primary care. Read on...

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