Research and Development
Research helps us develop new treatments, understand and prevent illnesses, and improve our patient’s quality of life.
We’re involved in a number of research projects in areas such as mental health, dementia, diabetes, sexual health, tissue viability, eating disorders, and Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In 2023/24 863 people participated in our research, and our 2023/24 national Participant Research Experience Survey results indicated that 87% would consider taking part in research again.
Get involved in our research studies
You can find more information about our latest studies and how to get involved on our website.
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Contact us
Research and Development
Psychology Department
Berkshire Memory and Cognition Research Centre
Harry Pitt Building, Earley Gate
Whiteknights Road
University of Reading
RG6 7BE
Email research@berkshire.nhs.uk
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Our research performance
We are one of the most research active Mental Health and Community Trusts in England. This means we offer a greater number of opportunities to high quality research projects to our patients and staff members compared to other similar Trusts.
View our 2023/24 R&D annual report - short version (pdf)
View our 2023/24 R&D annual report - main report (pdf)
Supporting documents:
View our 2022/23 R&D annual report (pdf)
Supporting documents:
- All Research Studies 2022/23 (pdf)
- CQC Single Assessment Framework (pdf)
- Finance Dashboard 2022/23 (pdf)
- R&D Team Structure 2022/23 (pdf)
- R&D Team Plan on a Page 2022/23 (pdf)
- Research Demand Signalling for Mental Health Nursing (pdf)
- Research Income 2018-2023 (pdf)
- Why are black people overrepresented in Mental Health Act detention data study (pdf)