News and Events

from the Faculty of Health and Medicine

Budget increase means more health research for Cumbria and Lancashire

More patients in Lancashire and Cumbria will be given the opportunity to take part in research seeking better treatment for debilitating conditions thanks to a ten per cent budget increase this year.

Released: February 2012

Spectrum Centre members contribute to national NHS programme

The Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research has joined the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Severe Mental Illnesses (SMI) programme.

Released: February 2012

Lancaster professor joins board of NHS Trust

Professor Anne Garden, Head of Lancaster Medical School, has been appointed as a Non Executive Director of the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

Released: January 2012

CETAD student wins prestigious Princess Alexandra Medal

At the December 2011 degree ceremony, Chancellor Sir Chris Bonington presented student Lesley Crichton with the Princess Alexandra Medal. Lesley, the Professional Head of Occupational Therapy (Mental Health) with Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, completed the MA in Developing Professional Practice in Management and was awarded the medal in recognition of her exceptional performance in her studies.