Research with care

Research with care

CPFT is a top research active NHS trust and hosts the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East of England. We work with global, national and local partners to conduct high quality, groundbreaking research into mental and physical health, and support innovation to improve care services. 

Every year we run studies with thousands of participants to learn more about conditions and find new therapies and treatments that work for different people. Our research translates the latest scientific discoveries and evidence into NHS care at CPFT.

Research stories

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CPFT joins national mission to improve mental health care and treatments

People with mental health conditions are set to benefit from a £42.7 million research programme across the UK to develop new treatments, improve the speed and accuracy of diagnosis and use technology ...

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New approaches needed to improve end of life care

Researchers supported by CPFT have recommended new approaches to ensure that patients in the last days of life can access medications to ease their symptoms...

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CPFT researchers test technology to measure brain health at home

Local dementia researchers are exploring how new wearable technology can be used at home to assess brain health and memory, in readiness for new treatments against dementia...

As a patient

As a patient, relative or carer using our services, sometimes you may need to turn to someone for help, advice, and support. 

Patient Advice and Liaison service  Contact the Trust