Health and social care research helps us learn about why we become ill and what we can do to stay well. It advances our knowledge so that we can find new treatments, change the way we deliver care, prevent illness and improve the environment, health and wellbeing of local populations.
We support research that benefits people who use our services and the communities we serve. We have studies for children and young people, dementia, substance misuse, eating disorders, learning disabilities and mental health.
Practical things - like where you think therapy should take place. Techniques - what you think therapy should involve. Outcomes - what you think therapy should focus on and try to help with. We want to be able to publish this information to help clinicians and researchers develop and offer therapies that better match the patients’ preferences.
You could take part if you:
Are aged 16+ Have heard voices for at least six months, irrespective of diagnosis Are under a secondary mental health service with a care coordinator or lead practitioner Able to read English
The study involves completing some questionnaires. These will include questions about:
If you would like to more information about this study, please email the Research and Development team at: research@sabp.nhs.uk or phone us on 01932 722247.