Researchers and health staff
Start your path in research
CPFT staff are supported to conduct high-quality, groundbreaking research into mental and physical health, and use their ideas to innovate and improve patient care.
Research underpins our services by building the evidence base for care practice and finding the most effective and efficient treatments, for better health outcomes and recovery pathways.
Find out how to get started in research at CPFT with support from our Research Project Development Office and find out more about our Research Governance processes to get sponsorship and ethical approval to conduct safe, high-quality health studies:
Click the tabs below to find more information and useful resources to start your research journey:
How can I be part of research at CPFT?
There are lots of ways to get involved in research at CPFT, from reading our research publications and newsletter, doing a survey or volunteering to take part in a study - as well as referring or helping others take part in research, to training as a researcher and setting up your own study.
All staff at CPFT can help people sign up to take part in studies by giving the green light for research with our Research Database. This innovative system allows external researchers to anonymously search for service users who are eligible for their research studies. When the researcher finds an eligible patient they will email service leads and clinicians to invite them to participate.
Useful resources to start your path in research
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) website
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has a dedicated website with lots of resources for NHS staff and health professionals to find out how to start your path in research. Click here or the button on the right to find out more >>>