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Oxford to lead next £30m phase of the NIHR School for Primary Care Research

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The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences confirmed to host the NIHR SPCR directorate.

Developing an evidence-base for the self-monitoring of blood pressure is just one project at Oxford funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research © Primary Care Health Sciences
Developing an evidence-base for the self-monitoring of blood pressure is just one project at Oxford funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research

Healthcare researchers in Oxford are to deliver a five-year national programme of research and training aimed at improving healthcare delivery in general practice.

The University of Oxford will continue to lead the next five-year phase of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) research and capacity programme, supported by funding of over £30 million.

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