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We are delighted to invite you to the formal launch of a new research theme within CIRCLE (the Centre for International Research on Care, Labour and Equalities): Reimagining Community-Based Mental Health Care.

This research theme brings together academics, practitioners, third sector organisations, policy stakeholders, and people with lived experience to critically explore how community-based mental health care is imagined, organised, and experienced across diverse contexts. It focuses on key issues such as the role of data and governance, shifting boundaries of care, workforce challenges, and the structural inequalities that shape access to and experiences of mental health support.

At the heart of the theme is a strong commitment to collaboration and co-production. We aim to create an ongoing, inclusive space for dialogue and partnership through a Mental Health Forum, designed to connect people across sectors, share emerging ideas, and foster new collaborative research.

Launch Event Details

Date: 23rd of June 12-5 pm (with a networking light lunch included)
Location: The Wave, Workroom 2

The launch will provide an opportunity to learn more about the theme, meet others working across mental health research and practice, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

We warmly welcome interest from:

• Academic researchers

• Practitioners and service leaders

• Third sector organisations

• Policy stakeholders

• People with lived experience

If you would like to attend the launch, please register on this .

To find out more, please get in touch.

Keynote speaker announcement!

We are delighted to announce that Professor Tim Kendall CBE will be joining our event as keynote speaker.

Professor Tim Kendall is currently the national clinical lead for new models of mental health care, supporting the development of Neighbourhood Mental Health Centres across England. Formerly National Clinical Director for Mental Health in England (2016–2023), he led major developments in mental health policy and service transformation, including securing an additional £3.3 billion annual investment in mental health services.

As Founding Director of the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (NCCMH), Professor Kendall led the development of more than 30 NICE guidelines and has worked internationally with governments and organisations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States. He has also played a leading role in the Global Ministerial Summits in Mental Health since 2018.

We are very excited to welcome Professor Kendall to the ±¬ÁÏTV for what promises to be an important discussion on the future of neighbourhood and community-based mental health care.

Contact:

Dr Maria Teresa Ferazzoli
Theme Lead: m.t.ferazzoli@sheffield.ac.uk

We hope you can join us for this important and timely initiative.