The NIHR Schools for Primary Care, Public Health and Social Care were uniquely placed to deliver this ambitious programme. Together, they brought expertise in mental health, learning disability and autism research to generate high-quality evidence to improve health and wellbeing in underserved populations. Their collaborative approach supported a more holistic view of mental health, bringing together evidence to inform individuals, families, practitioners and policymakers.
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From Research to Practice: Developing a Toolkit for Peer Support Workers
Drawing on doctoral research, Sophie Wilson explores the challenges and opportunities of implementing Peer Support Worker roles and introduces the PEERS in Practice toolkit to support organisations in embedding lived experience effectively.
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Do you serve a farming community? Do you ‘make every contact count’?
Written by a Three Schools’ Mental Health Award holder and colleagues, this article highlights the unique mental health challenges experienced within farming communities and the importance of making every healthcare contact count.
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Three Schools’ Seminar Recording | SPaCe Project Supporting Parents and Carers in England
The NIHR Three Research Schools' Mental Health Programme recently hosted an online seminar sharing findings from the SPaCe Project which supports parents and carers in England
Mental Health Programme – Seminar Series
The Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health programme promoted shared learning, capacity building and cross-disciplinary collaboration through an online seminar series. Explore all recordings and resources from the legacy seminar series covering 2022 onwards.
Award Holders – Phase 1 and Phase 2
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Phase 1
More than £7 million in funding supported research projects, Practitioner Evaluation Scheme awards, and increased research capacity through fellowships, career development awards and Master’s scholarships.
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Phase 2
A further £4.98 million investment from the NIHR supported phase 2 of the Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme, enabling continued investment in mental health research and research capacity.
