NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR)
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research is a partnership between 9 leading academic centres for primary care research in England.
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A new academic paper authored by Sonia Filmer, a master’s student on the Three NIHR Research Schools Mental Health Programme, has been published, shedding light on an important issue in adult mental health care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/publica...
#MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
#MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
December 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A new academic paper authored by Sonia Filmer, a master’s student on the Three NIHR Research Schools Mental Health Programme, has been published, shedding light on an important issue in adult mental health care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/publica...
#MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
#MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
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7 weeks left!
A reminder that abstract submissions for the SAPC ASM 2026 in St Andrews are still open — but the deadline is approaching quickly.
Don’t miss out — submit your abstract and be part of an inspiring programme! - sapc.ac.uk/article/2026...
A reminder that abstract submissions for the SAPC ASM 2026 in St Andrews are still open — but the deadline is approaching quickly.
Don’t miss out — submit your abstract and be part of an inspiring programme! - sapc.ac.uk/article/2026...
December 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM
7 weeks left!
A reminder that abstract submissions for the SAPC ASM 2026 in St Andrews are still open — but the deadline is approaching quickly.
Don’t miss out — submit your abstract and be part of an inspiring programme! - sapc.ac.uk/article/2026...
A reminder that abstract submissions for the SAPC ASM 2026 in St Andrews are still open — but the deadline is approaching quickly.
Don’t miss out — submit your abstract and be part of an inspiring programme! - sapc.ac.uk/article/2026...
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Will you be joining us in Southampton📍on 5–6 March 2026 🗓️ for the South West SAPC regional meeting?
Early bird registration is now open 🐦 ✅
Find details and register via the SW SAPC 2026 website 🌐
tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26
#sapcsw2026
Early bird registration is now open 🐦 ✅
Find details and register via the SW SAPC 2026 website 🌐
tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26
#sapcsw2026
September 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Will you be joining us in Southampton📍on 5–6 March 2026 🗓️ for the South West SAPC regional meeting?
Early bird registration is now open 🐦 ✅
Find details and register via the SW SAPC 2026 website 🌐
tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26
#sapcsw2026
Early bird registration is now open 🐦 ✅
Find details and register via the SW SAPC 2026 website 🌐
tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26
#sapcsw2026
Three Schools’ Mental Health Programme–funded research is contributing to growing national consensus around more holistic, person-centred community mental health services: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-inq...
#MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
#MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Three Schools’ Mental Health Programme–funded research is contributing to growing national consensus around more holistic, person-centred community mental health services: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-inq...
#MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
#MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
📢 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 ⬇️
youtu.be/Q3w-rbPPdLA?...
#SPCR #MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
Watch here ⬇️
youtu.be/Q3w-rbPPdLA?...
#SPCR #MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
December 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
📢 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 ⬇️
youtu.be/Q3w-rbPPdLA?...
#SPCR #MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
Watch here ⬇️
youtu.be/Q3w-rbPPdLA?...
#SPCR #MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
ABSTRACT CALL: Three NIHR Schools Early Career Researcher Meeting, taking place on 12 March 2026 in Birmingham.
🗓️ Deadline: 23 December 2025
Submissions should clearly describe how the work fits within one or more of the three NHS-10 year plan strategic shifts: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/abstrac...
🗓️ Deadline: 23 December 2025
Submissions should clearly describe how the work fits within one or more of the three NHS-10 year plan strategic shifts: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/abstrac...
December 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
ABSTRACT CALL: Three NIHR Schools Early Career Researcher Meeting, taking place on 12 March 2026 in Birmingham.
🗓️ Deadline: 23 December 2025
Submissions should clearly describe how the work fits within one or more of the three NHS-10 year plan strategic shifts: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/abstrac...
🗓️ Deadline: 23 December 2025
Submissions should clearly describe how the work fits within one or more of the three NHS-10 year plan strategic shifts: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/abstrac...
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...
#funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
💷 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...
#funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
December 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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...
#funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
💷 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...
#funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
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
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@nihrsscr.bsky.social
@sapc.ac.uk
🗓️ Tues, 17 Feb 2026
🕚 12noon to 1pm
💡 Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia
🔗 bit.ly/44pnKF0
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@nihrsscr.bsky.social
@sapc.ac.uk
December 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@nihrsscr.bsky.social
@sapc.ac.uk
🗓️ Tues, 17 Feb 2026
🕚 12noon to 1pm
💡 Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia
🔗 bit.ly/44pnKF0
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@nihrsscr.bsky.social
@sapc.ac.uk
📢 New PATH-GP approach aims to boost HIV testing and access to free PrEP through NHS GP practices. Funded by @nihrspcr.bsky.social and developed by researchers at @arc-west.bsky.social, @capcbristol.bsky.social & @NIHRHPRU: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-gp-...
#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
December 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
📢 New PATH-GP approach aims to boost HIV testing and access to free PrEP through NHS GP practices. Funded by @nihrspcr.bsky.social and developed by researchers at @arc-west.bsky.social, @capcbristol.bsky.social & @NIHRHPRU: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-gp-...
#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
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🩺Today is the FIRST #NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day (10 December).🩺
👩⚕️This important initiative acknowledges the high rates of DA among healthcare professionals & the support they need.
Research by Sandi Dheensa & colleagues has informed the campaign.
👉 tinyurl.com/2nwu758s
#NHSDAAD #16Days
👩⚕️This important initiative acknowledges the high rates of DA among healthcare professionals & the support they need.
Research by Sandi Dheensa & colleagues has informed the campaign.
👉 tinyurl.com/2nwu758s
#NHSDAAD #16Days
December 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🩺Today is the FIRST #NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day (10 December).🩺
👩⚕️This important initiative acknowledges the high rates of DA among healthcare professionals & the support they need.
Research by Sandi Dheensa & colleagues has informed the campaign.
👉 tinyurl.com/2nwu758s
#NHSDAAD #16Days
👩⚕️This important initiative acknowledges the high rates of DA among healthcare professionals & the support they need.
Research by Sandi Dheensa & colleagues has informed the campaign.
👉 tinyurl.com/2nwu758s
#NHSDAAD #16Days
📰 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
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
December 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
📰 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
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
📢 New SPCR Masterclass recording! “Communicating effectively with policy makers” with Dr Jonathan Hammond explores how researchers can engage with policy to shape real-world health-care decisions. Watch + download slides here ⬇️
www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/communi...
#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/communi...
#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
December 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
📢 New SPCR Masterclass recording! “Communicating effectively with policy makers” with Dr Jonathan Hammond explores how researchers can engage with policy to shape real-world health-care decisions. Watch + download slides here ⬇️
www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/communi...
#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/communi...
#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
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📢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
'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 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
📢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
'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
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Was your abstract accepted for SW SAPC 2026? Congratulations! 🎉
Beat the rush and register for the conference now to take advantage of our early bird rate packages- when they're gone, they're gone! 🐦 ✅
Find details and register via the SW SAPC 2026 website 🌐
tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26
#sapcsw2026
Beat the rush and register for the conference now to take advantage of our early bird rate packages- when they're gone, they're gone! 🐦 ✅
Find details and register via the SW SAPC 2026 website 🌐
tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26
#sapcsw2026
December 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Was your abstract accepted for SW SAPC 2026? Congratulations! 🎉
Beat the rush and register for the conference now to take advantage of our early bird rate packages- when they're gone, they're gone! 🐦 ✅
Find details and register via the SW SAPC 2026 website 🌐
tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26
#sapcsw2026
Beat the rush and register for the conference now to take advantage of our early bird rate packages- when they're gone, they're gone! 🐦 ✅
Find details and register via the SW SAPC 2026 website 🌐
tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26
#sapcsw2026
The AccEPT Clinic, supported by the NIHR Three Schools Mental Health Programme, is helping to close the “missing middle” in mental health care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/ac...
@ashmore1973.bsky.social #MentalHealth
@ashmore1973.bsky.social #MentalHealth
December 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The AccEPT Clinic, supported by the NIHR Three Schools Mental Health Programme, is helping to close the “missing middle” in mental health care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/ac...
@ashmore1973.bsky.social #MentalHealth
@ashmore1973.bsky.social #MentalHealth
TOMORROW: Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | Perinatal Redesign for Accessing Mental Health Services (PRAMS), 9 December 2025, 12 - 1pm.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nZlnAn
#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social
@georginaspcr.bsky.social
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nZlnAn
#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social
@georginaspcr.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM
TOMORROW: Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | Perinatal Redesign for Accessing Mental Health Services (PRAMS), 9 December 2025, 12 - 1pm.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nZlnAn
#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social
@georginaspcr.bsky.social
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nZlnAn
#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social
@georginaspcr.bsky.social
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...
#funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
💷 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...
#funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
December 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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...
#funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
💷 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...
#funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
ABSTRACT CALL: Three NIHR Schools Early Career Researcher Meeting, taking place on 12 March 2026 in Birmingham.
🗓️ Deadline: 23 December 2025
Submissions should clearly describe how the work fits within one or more of the three NHS-10 year plan strategic shifts: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/abstrac...
🗓️ Deadline: 23 December 2025
Submissions should clearly describe how the work fits within one or more of the three NHS-10 year plan strategic shifts: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/abstrac...
December 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
ABSTRACT CALL: Three NIHR Schools Early Career Researcher Meeting, taking place on 12 March 2026 in Birmingham.
🗓️ Deadline: 23 December 2025
Submissions should clearly describe how the work fits within one or more of the three NHS-10 year plan strategic shifts: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/abstrac...
🗓️ Deadline: 23 December 2025
Submissions should clearly describe how the work fits within one or more of the three NHS-10 year plan strategic shifts: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/abstrac...
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The @nihrspcr.bsky.social funded study was published in @bjgp.bsky.social.
👉Read the full paper: tinyurl.com/29fz22yu
@arc-west.bsky.social @hpruebs.bsky.social
👉Read the full paper: tinyurl.com/29fz22yu
@arc-west.bsky.social @hpruebs.bsky.social
Developing the PATH-GP (Prevention and Testing for HIV in General Practice) intervention: a person-based approach intervention development study to increase HIV testing and PrEP access
Background Testing for HIV, linkage to treatment, and access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) (medication that reduces the risk of acquiring HIV) is essential for early HIV diagnosis, treatment, and...
tinyurl.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The @nihrspcr.bsky.social funded study was published in @bjgp.bsky.social.
👉Read the full paper: tinyurl.com/29fz22yu
@arc-west.bsky.social @hpruebs.bsky.social
👉Read the full paper: tinyurl.com/29fz22yu
@arc-west.bsky.social @hpruebs.bsky.social
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...
#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
December 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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...
#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
Supported by NIHR SPCR PPIE funding, Dr Jane Jervis led the public involvement and engagement project on delivering primary care on the British waterways, which saw her invited to the House of Commons: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/taking-...
#PrimaryCare #Research #PPIE
#PrimaryCare #Research #PPIE
December 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Supported by NIHR SPCR PPIE funding, Dr Jane Jervis led the public involvement and engagement project on delivering primary care on the British waterways, which saw her invited to the House of Commons: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/taking-...
#PrimaryCare #Research #PPIE
#PrimaryCare #Research #PPIE
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr Ali Albasri, formerly from the University of Oxford, and Dr Cini Bhanu from the University College London: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/sp...
#Impact #PrimaryCare #Research
#Impact #PrimaryCare #Research
December 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr Ali Albasri, formerly from the University of Oxford, and Dr Cini Bhanu from the University College London: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/sp...
#Impact #PrimaryCare #Research
#Impact #PrimaryCare #Research
NEXT WEEK: Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | Perinatal Redesign for Accessing Mental Health Services (PRAMS), 9 December 2025, 12 - 1pm.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nZlnAn
#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social
@georginaspcr.bsky.social
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nZlnAn
#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social
@georginaspcr.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
NEXT WEEK: Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | Perinatal Redesign for Accessing Mental Health Services (PRAMS), 9 December 2025, 12 - 1pm.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nZlnAn
#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social
@georginaspcr.bsky.social
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nZlnAn
#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social
@georginaspcr.bsky.social
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...
#funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
💷 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...
#funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
December 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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...
#funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
💷 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...
#funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
ABSTRACT CALL: Three NIHR Schools Early Career Researcher Meeting, taking place on 12 March 2026 in Birmingham.
🗓️ Deadline: 23 December 2025
Submissions should clearly describe how the work fits within one or more of the three NHS-10 year plan strategic shifts: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/abstrac...
🗓️ Deadline: 23 December 2025
Submissions should clearly describe how the work fits within one or more of the three NHS-10 year plan strategic shifts: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/abstrac...
December 2, 2025 at 10:50 AM
ABSTRACT CALL: Three NIHR Schools Early Career Researcher Meeting, taking place on 12 March 2026 in Birmingham.
🗓️ Deadline: 23 December 2025
Submissions should clearly describe how the work fits within one or more of the three NHS-10 year plan strategic shifts: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/abstrac...
🗓️ Deadline: 23 December 2025
Submissions should clearly describe how the work fits within one or more of the three NHS-10 year plan strategic shifts: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/abstrac...