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  • STARS Programme: Helping Practitioners Take Their First Steps in Research

    20th March 2025

    The MPFT STARS: Supporting the Advancement of Research Skills Programme is designed to support health and social care professionals who are new to research or looking to enhance and develop their existing research knowledge. STARS aims to build confidence and provide the skills to turn ideas into real-world impact.

  • MPFT Welcomes the First of Two Research Buses

    15th January 2025

    On 15th January 2025, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) proudly welcomed the first of its two research buses, marking an exciting milestone in its mission to bring health research directly to the heart of local communities. Neil Carr OBE, Chief Executive of MPFT, Jackie Small, Chair of MPFT Board and Ruth Lambley-Burke, Director of Research and Innovation at MPFT were on hand to cut the ribbon and officially unveil the innovative new resource.

  • More people to benefit from health research with MPFT research bus

    10th January 2025

    Exploring innovative ways to engage more communities with health research will see Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) deploy the first of two mobile research units in Staffordshire and Shropshire.

  • 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.

  • Supporting Innovation and Discovery: Supporting #Red4Research 2024 at MPFT

    20th September 2024

    MPFT’s Research and Innovation Department proudly supports #Red4Research 2024, celebrating the people and progress driving healthcare research. Join us in showcasing achievements, sharing projects, and highlighting the power of collaboration in improving lives.