Primary Care Research News

Expert commentary, case studies, funding updates and policy analysis — written by practising GPs and research leaders.

Case Study

The Power of Primary Care Networks: 250 Posters in 4 Days

When a sponsor needed rapid patient awareness for a clinical trial, PCRA activated its network and placed 250 recruitment posters across member practices in just four days.

Dr Daphne Hazell · April 2026
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Funding & Policy

New NIHR Funding Streams for Primary Care Research — What GP Practices Need to Know

The NIHR has launched two major new funding streams for 2026/27 that could provide your practice with substantial infrastructure support to deliver research.

Dr Daphne Hazell · April 2026
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Workforce

The GP with Extended Role in Clinical Research — A Career-Defining Opportunity

As NIHR doubles down on primary care research delivery, the role of the research-focused GP has never been more professionally significant — or financially rewarding.

Dr Daphne Hazell · April 2026
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Funding & Policy

NIHR Awards £47.8m to Primary Care Research — What It Means for GP Practices

60% of a major new NIHR capital investment fund — nearly £29m — is going to primary care organisations for equipment including diagnostic kits, scanners and mobile research vans.

Dr Daphne Hazell · April 2026
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