UK Mental Health Research Network

The UK Mental Health Research Network (MHRN) is part of and funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The Network provides the NHS infrastructure to support commercial and non-commercial large-scale research in mental health, including clinical trials. It is one of the topic specific networks under the umbrella of the UK Clinical Research Network (UKCRN).

North West Hub

Hub Lead: Dr Richard Gater
Deputy Lead: Dr Vimal Sharma
Hub Manager: Moira Winters
Primary Care Lead: Prof Mark Gabbay
Social Care Lead: Dr Barbara Hatfield
Service User Development Officer: Tim Rawcliffe
Clinical Studies Officers: Polly Bidwell; Maria Kaltsi; Deela Monji; Ann Morrow; Helen Newell; Isabel Peters; Rebecca Rowles; Michelle Vey
e-Science Officer: Sumita Chopra
Secretary: Theresa Connolly

Consortium
Clinical Sites: Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Central Manchester & Manchester Children’s University Hospitals NHS Trust (CMMCUHT), Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Trust, Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust, Mersey Care NHS Trust

Academic: University of Manchester and University of Liverpool

Hub Start Date: 1st April 2003
Population Covered: 3.45 million
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