Research at Sussex Partnership NHS FT 💙

We want to understand how we can improve family visits to psychiatric inpatient units. If you have worked on an IPU in the last two years please share your experiences inpatientfamilies.org/participation @rcpsych @CNOBME_SAG @theRCN

Well done to our Sleeping Better Sussex study team - testing a treatment of sleep difficulties for people with psychosis. And thanks to the @UniofOxford for sending the giant cookie to celebrate! 🙏🏻To find out more, see our website: #single-accordion-30279" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/our-research/m…

We had such useful and interesting conversations with visitors and other health providers at the health and wellbeing event at the Hangleton and Knoll Project today! A morning well spent!

We’re delighted to say that our brand new Sleeping Better study, testing sleep interventions for people with psychosis is off to a great start with the first participant recruited! Well done team! E: spft.research@nhs.net

For many neurodivergent people, seeking mental health support can feel confusing and isolating. By learning more and sharing tailored resources, we can help build support that truly works for neurodivergent communities. 🧡 👉 prevent-suicide.org.uk/neurodiversity…

You can find out more about our new Sleeping Better study, testing an 8-session sleep intervention for people with psychosis @SPFT_NHS here: tinyurl.com/4txzn3y3

Wonderful reflections from Aparajita Pandey, our Clinical mental health research Team lead, about her journey into research at @SPFT_NHS . If you want to talk to us about our research studies, please get in touch: spft.research@nhs.net

NEW PAPER ALERT A study of 31 Recovery Colleges in England 🚨 bit.ly/4bfUOU1 Uncovering behind the scenes stories of how Recovery Colleges are built, powered by recovery pioneers and sustained through creativity and resilience.

Interesting piece about lidos and the benefits of outdoor swimming. Our @SPFT_NHS Outside swimming study gets a mention- results to be published later this year and we’ll keep you posted 🙏🏻@BeccyCooper4Lab politicshome.com/opinion/articl…

We're recruiting two Band 4 x Research Assistants (30 hours) to support the delivery of ISRIP, a study of CBT for people with psychosis. Fixed Term: 12 months (starting March 2026) Based Hove. For more info: careers.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/latest-vacanci… Closing date 03/02/2026

Are you planning to develop or write a NIHR grant application? Do you need dedicated time & expert support? Apply now for the 2026 Residential Grant Development & Writing Retreat ✍️ 🗓️ Deadline: Friday 7 February 2026 More here: tinyurl.com/2s3h6k5n

#ARCadvent day 5⃣: A new programme developed to help parents in psychiatric hospital stay connected with their children addresses a critical gap in #MentalHealth services. The programme was funded by @ARC_KSS and is the first of its kind in the UK. arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-progr…

Here’s an opportunity to work with us on OUTSIDE 2, a study testing the benefits of outdoor swimming: Senior Research Practitioner ( Band 6), 22.5 hrs Fixed Term - 7 months careers.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/latest-vacanci… Closing date: 28/12/2025 @SPFT_NHS @portsmouthuni

Actor and comedian Stephen Fry is encouraging more people to get involved in research to help improve treatments and care for everyone. This comes after yesterday's launch of the government's Men's Health Strategy, which outlines how we will fund and support research into areas such as mental health and prostate cancer. Could you take part in research too? Find out more at bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join?utm_sourc… 📷 Claudio Raschella

What happens when Assistant Psychologists deliver a CBT-informed intervention to patients with a #psychosis diagnosis? Findings from the GiVE3 trial delivered by Prof Mark Hayward @sussexvoices 29th Nov, 4-5, all welcome. E: spft.research@nhs.net for a link to join @SPFT_NHS

Mark Hayward @sussexvoices shares learning from the GiVE intervention, which helps people who hear voices, including patient feedback, in a Psyflix talk this week.

‘Twas a fun night representing research @SPFT_NHS and to see so many worthy winners who put patients first every day! #ppa25

Yayyyyy - so proud of our team! #ppa2025

Here’s the legend that is Apri, who leads our MH clinical research team works so hard to help people to take part in research. First big outing with new bangs!#ppa2025

Representing research @SPFT_NHS tonight!! It’s been so lovely catching up with old colleagues and the night has only just begun. Good luck y’all!🎉💕 #ppa2025