An NHS-funded programme delivering mental health services in schools and further education colleges has made significant early progress in its first three years, a study shows. According to new analysis led by researchers at the University of Birmingham, and funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), there have also been significant challenges. These […]
New study begins decades-long work to improve mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people
A ground-breaking new research collaboration launches today to transform mental health and wellbeing support received by children and young people who have social work involvement. The collaboration is led by Dr Robbie Duschinsky, head of the Applied Social Science Group at the Primary Care Unit. Parents and young people with experience of the care sector […]
Prize-winning thesis by University Lecturer Anna Spathis tackles cancer-related fatigue amongst children and young adults
Dr Anna Spathis, University Lecturer in Palliative and End of Life Care at the Primary Care Unit, was awarded the University of Cambridge Raymond Horton-Smith Prize for the academic year 2018-19. The prize is awarded annually by the School of Clinical Medicine for the best thesis presented for a Doctor of Medicine graduate degree during the academical year. Anna’s […]