The Trust has had significant R&D success in recent years,
with increased research projects, publications and external
funding. We are the proud host of Principle Investigators on 5
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Programme Grants, and
now host 5 prestigious NIHR Senior Investigators. We were ranked
second in mental health only to South London & Maudsley NHS
Foundation Trust in the recently released league tables reinforcing
our national and growing reputation for the quality of our research
output. Researchers from MMHSCT and Manchester University have made
major contributions to mental health research that have led to
changes in local and national practice and have contributed to NICE
guidelines on the treatment of mental health disorders. To contact
R&D please email research@mhsc.nhs.uk
R&D Strategy
In such a prime position we have recently developed an R&D
strategy, to ensure that the plans for R&D align with the
strategic direction of the Trust and the national objectives. Our
relationship with the University of Manchester is excellent and
will be further strengthened through the Manchester Academic Health
Sciences Centre (MAHSC) partnership
The R&D strategy has been shaped by the R&D Committee
and key strategic objectives of MMHSCT have been identified, which
align with MAHSC goals. These objectives are:
- Establish R&D as essential core business.
- Demonstrably improve the healthcare of those within the
Manchester & wider areas through the dissemination and
implementation of research findings.
- Increase our capacity and capability for research in order to
effectively support and retain our existing high quality
researchers and develop the research potential further in all
professional groups, service users and carers.
- Work with our partners to develop MAHSC and to increase our
collaborative working for greater patient benefits.
- Consolidate our reputation as a world class centre for research
in the area of mental health and social care.
The R&D strategy at MMHSCT has been developed, at least in
part, to meet the demands of the National Strategy developed by
Government. The national strategy has several aims, notably:
- A thriving research culture within the NHS
- Fairness of access across England for patients and health
professionals to take part in multi-centre studies
- More patients and health professionals participating in health
research with high-quality protocols and early access to new
intervention and prevention strategies
- The best research and researchers winning grants regardless of
location
- Researchers working in a supportive environment to help them
through the regulatory framework and conduct research relevant to
the needs of patients and the population
- Recognition that the NHS is taking an international lead in
supporting a research-led culture for health
- Researchers and healthcare professionals proud to say that they
work in a research-led and evidence-based NHS
- Health and healthcare improved by research
Hence, it can be seen that R&D is a major government
priority, and that in terms of mental health research, MMHSCT is
ideally placed to be a major player both nationally and
internationally.
R & D Focus
R & D
Focus volume 1 issue 1 2011
R & D Focus volume 1 issue 2
2011
R & D
Focus issue 3 December 2011
R & D
Focus issue 4 March 2012
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC)
The Trust is a member of MAHSC which was established in July
2008 to underpin the development of Greater Manchester as a world
leader in health research. A federation, which interconnects
Manchesters existing research activity and research partnerships,
offers huge potential and opportunities and will generate health
benefits, economic development, enterprise, innovation and wealth
creation in Greater Manchester and the wider North West.
To find out more, visit the MAHSC website.