Research and Development

Best patient care, health research and you

The Research Team runs studies across many mental health conditions, such as depression, psychosis and bipolar disorder. We also do research in other areas, including dementia, complex brain and nerve problems, diet and nutrition, and muscle and joint conditions.

Our mission is to give patients, carers and staff as many chances as possible to take part in research. Research is very important for the Trust. It is a key priority in the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) Key Line of Enquiry: W8. Our Research-Strategy (latest research strategy to be shared soon), helps us keep focused and working towards our goals.

Why is clinical and health research important?

This short film offers a great overview explaining what clinical and health research is and why it is so important:

 

Dr John Devapriam, Chief Medical Officer and Executive lead for research at HWHCT, adds:

Research is what makes the development of new medicines, new procedures and new therapies possible. Without  research, we would not be able to decide if new treatments are better than our current treatments.

You can view the studies we have open or via the 'Open Research Studies' drop down below. Also why not join Be Part of Research which helps you find out about research taking place across the country.

Headline news:

• October 2026: Listen back to our 6th annual online national Research and Development conference which ran on 13 and 14 October 2026. Over 260 joined us across the two days.
• September 2026: Keep up to date with research news via our latest newsletter (under 'Local news')

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