Research is a central and essential part of what we do within the NHS. The pursuit of the best evidence-based practices and treatments for our patients, service users, carers, and staff, sits at the heart of what we do as a Trust. It also fully aligns with the Trust values of People, Empowerment and Partnership.

Research is one of our strategic quality objectives: “We will engage in a comprehensive programme of research to enable practice to be built on the best available evidence”.

The Research and Innovation (R&I) Department, led by Ruth Lambley-Burke, oversees research projects, promotes, and encourages a research culture within the Trust.

More detailed information on all the research services we provide to the Trust can be found on this website.

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Research & Innovation News

  • MPFT partner on Central and North West Midlands Prestigious NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre

    12th December 2024

    Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has successfully supported a bid to establish one of the UK’s new National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Commercial Research Delivery Centres (CRDCs) to expand access to innovative clinical trials and deliver life-changing treatments to some of the UK’s most underserved communities.

  • Highlights from the MPFT Acute Mental Health Inpatient Conference 2024

    18th November 2024

    On 7th November 2024, over 100 professionals gathered to explore the theme Windows of Opportunity: Innovations in Care. The event featured insightful sessions on virtual reality in care, green spaces, and stigma in mental health. Attendees enjoyed engaging talks, poster presentations, and the inspiring Breaking and Mending conversation with Dr Joanna Cannon.

  • MPFT Director for Lived Experience co-author on new Lancet Commission on Self-Harm

    10th October 2024

    A new Lancet Commission on self-harm, co-authored by Mel Ball, Director for Lived Experience at Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT), was published on October 10th to coincide with World Mental Health Day. The report addresses the global issue of self-harm, revealing that at least 14 million episodes occur annually, with young people being particularly affected. The Commission emphasizes the need for compassionate care, increased understanding, and better access to resources to support those impacted by self-harm worldwide.

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