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 volunteers 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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New CPFT coordinator for Alzheimer's research network

CPFT honorary consultant old age psychiatrist Dr Ben Underwood has been appointed as the new coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) East Network...

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Review finds support for carers positively impacts recovery from eating disorders

Research with CPFT explored how support for carers looking after people with eating disorders can help with their recovery...

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Music therapy research wins The Queen’s Anniversary Prize

Research staff at CPFT and Anglia Ruskin University have been honoured for their world-leading music therapy studies helping people living with dementia...

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