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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care
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A multidisciplinary team building strong partnerships with schools of primary care across the country, the NHS and NIHR.

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Published in the British Journal of General Practice by @sineadmcd89.bsky.social et al: Understanding measurement of postural hypotension: a nationwide survey of general practice in England tinyurl.com/478wtrkk @apexcomms.bsky.social, @nihrspcr.bsky.social @bjgp.bsky.social
Understanding measurement of postural hypotension: a nationwide survey of general practice in England
Background Postural hypotension is associated with excess mortality, falls, and cognitive decline. Postural hypotension is poorly recorded in routine general practice records. Few studies have explore...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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The SAPC conference team are looking for offers to help review abstracts from SAPC members for the SAPC ASM 2026 in St Andrews and would like your help.

If you are able to help please complete the form here:
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January 6, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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POST GRADUATE TAUGHT MSc PRIMARY CARE
Scholarships available APPLY NOW
Are you looking for something different or a new challenge?
We offer a complete range of post-graduate study options in primary care leading to proper qualifications and all you need for appraisal or CPD.
December 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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SPCR Masterclass: Let’s talk dementia
🗓️ Tues, 17 Feb 2026
🕚 12noon to 1pm
💡 Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia

🔗 bit.ly/44pnKF0

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SPCR Masterclass: Let’s talk dementia 🗓️ Tues, 17 Feb 2026 🕚 12noon to 1pm 💡 Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia 🔗 https://bit.ly/44pnKF0 @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk
December 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Round 3 Call: The SPCR Public Involvement, Engagement & Dissemination Enablement Fund is open to applications.

💷 Up to £2K for projects | £5K for dept-wide activities
📅 Deadline: Thurs 29 Jan 2026 by 5pm
🔗 Learn more: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/PPI/spcr-PPI...

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Round 3 Call: The SPCR Public Involvement, Engagement & Dissemination Enablement Fund is open to applications. 💷 Up to £2K for projects | £5K for dept-wide activities 📅 Deadline: Thurs 29 Jan 2026 by 5pm 🔗 Learn more: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/PPI/spcr-PPIE-funding-calls/enablement-fund-2025
December 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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📢 New NIHR Three Research Schools Seminar Series recording! “Perinatal Redesign for Accessing Mental Health Services (PRAMS): Co-designing accessible and equitable perinatal mental health care for underserved women”
Watch here ⬇️
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📢 New NIHR Three Research Schools - Seminar Series recording! “Perinatal Redesign for Accessing Mental Health Services (PRAMS): Co-designing accessible and equitable perinatal mental health care for underserved women.” Watch here ⬇️ https://youtu.be/Q3w-rbPPdLA?si=ECN-2ykSp6ZsR3PX #SPCR #MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
December 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Published in the BJGP Open journal by Dr Polly Duncan and Prof. Rupert Payne: What does "housebound" mean? Mixed methods study to develop a consensus definition tinyurl.com/ys8p6d6c @apexcomms.bsky.social, @nihrspcr.bsky.social, @bjgpopen.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social
What does "housebound" mean? Mixed methods study to develop a consensus definition
Background Housebound patients are an under-researched group who face challenges accessing primary healthcare and have complex needs. There is no consensus definition of housebound, hindering research...
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December 12, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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capcbristol.bsky.social Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · Dec 3
📢Coming up: Next in our webinar series: 📢

'Improving mental health in primary care: novel psychological and pharmacological interventions'

📆Monday 26 Jan 2026
🕛1-2pm
🌐Online

Contributors: Prof Nicola Wiles, @charlotte-archer.bsky.social & Dr Daniela Strelchuk

👉Register: tinyurl.com/3myjjyb2
December 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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📰 The November 2025 SPCR Newsletter is here!
Catch up on funded research, mental health programme updates, PPIE opportunities, and highlights from across our primary care community.
Read it here ⬇️
www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/novembe...

#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
📰 The November 2025 SPCR Newsletter is here! Catch up on funded research, mental health programme updates, PPIE opportunities, and highlights from across our primary care community. Read it here ⬇️ https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/november-2025-nihr-spcr-newsletter #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
December 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Published in the Muscle & Nerve Journal by Associate Professor Lianne Wood et al: Healthcare Provider Perspectives of Various Signs and Symptoms for Diagnosing Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy tinyurl.com/2ywsskdm @apexcomms.bsky.social, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
Healthcare Provider Perspectives of Various Signs and Symptoms for Diagnosing Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Results of an International, Multidisciplinary Survey
Introduction/Aims Diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is frequently delayed. A lack of awareness and standardized screening criteria have been identified as major contributors. The o...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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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...

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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: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-in-focus-international-day-of-people-with-disabilities #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
December 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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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...

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The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is delighted to announce the winners of its 2025 Travel Bursary Competition: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-celebrates-awardees-following-2025-travel-bursary-competition #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
November 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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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...

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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.: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/lessons-from-the-shadow-study #SPCR #PrimaryCare#Research #PPIE
November 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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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”
Mitigating health inequalities in rural European communities through collaborative primary care research: A position paper of the WONCA Europe network EURIPA
Rural populations in Europe face health inequalities due to a multitude of factors, including the higher prevalence of multi-morbidity, inadequate access to primary and secondary health care servic...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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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...

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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: https://bit.ly/ppie-enablement-fund-2026 #funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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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
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November 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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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
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: https://bit.ly/ppie-enablement-fund-2026 #funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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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...

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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: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/the-mode-study-analysis-day #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research @apexcomms.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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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
Navigating blinding challenges in complex intervention trials: insights from a UK researcher survey
One major methodological challenge faced by researchers when conducting randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of complex interventions is blinding. Given the nature of complex interventions, trial participants and intervention providers often cannot ...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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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...

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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: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/files/news/10_spcrnewsletteroct2025.pdf #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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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

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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 @sapc.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Please share amongst fellow healthcare professionals working in any stage of a cancer pathway-many thanks!
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@mariecurieuk.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
sineadmcd89.bsky.social Sinead McDonagh @sineadmcd89.bsky.social · Aug 29
Are you a healthcare professional in the NHS that has supported someone through a cancer pathway? We'd like to hear about your experiences. Sign up below to take part in 1 ONLINE workshop.
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August 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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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!
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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! Please contact Jessica.Barton@somersetft.nhs.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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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...

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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: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-in-focus-adhd-awareness-month-2025 #ADHDAwarenessMonth #PrimaryCare #Research
October 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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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...

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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: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-spcr-study-highlights-how-to-support-gps-for-better-patient-care #PrimaryCare #Research
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM