LYPFT Research and Development
@lypftresearch.bsky.social
We are the Research and Development department at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Account monitored Mon-Thur 0800-1630. For more information contact research.lypft@nhs.net.
🔬 We’re proud to offer a wide range mental health research projects
From psychosis and dementia to autism, gambling harms, staff wellbeing, and digital health tools, our teams are working to improve care and deepen understanding across our services.
👉 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
From psychosis and dementia to autism, gambling harms, staff wellbeing, and digital health tools, our teams are working to improve care and deepen understanding across our services.
👉 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
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Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across Leeds and York.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:21 PM
🔬 We’re proud to offer a wide range mental health research projects
From psychosis and dementia to autism, gambling harms, staff wellbeing, and digital health tools, our teams are working to improve care and deepen understanding across our services.
👉 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
From psychosis and dementia to autism, gambling harms, staff wellbeing, and digital health tools, our teams are working to improve care and deepen understanding across our services.
👉 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
🌟 Research Hero of the Month: December 2025
We'd like to thank Karen Lloyd, Student Nurse, for their support on the Vision Quest study and commitment to embedding research into everyday care have made a real difference across the Trust.
Read more: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
We'd like to thank Karen Lloyd, Student Nurse, for their support on the Vision Quest study and commitment to embedding research into everyday care have made a real difference across the Trust.
Read more: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
Research Hero of the Month - December 2025 - Research
Karen Lloyd – Championing Research on Newsam Ward 4
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January 28, 2026 at 12:14 PM
🌟 Research Hero of the Month: December 2025
We'd like to thank Karen Lloyd, Student Nurse, for their support on the Vision Quest study and commitment to embedding research into everyday care have made a real difference across the Trust.
Read more: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
We'd like to thank Karen Lloyd, Student Nurse, for their support on the Vision Quest study and commitment to embedding research into everyday care have made a real difference across the Trust.
Read more: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
📽️ If you wanted to know more about our Annual Research Forum or simply look at the highlights from this years' event. Please watch to get direct feedback from delegates about the Forum: youtu.be/C-GKpGgKvUg?...
To keep up to date with future events visit: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
To keep up to date with future events visit: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
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January 26, 2026 at 1:11 PM
📽️ If you wanted to know more about our Annual Research Forum or simply look at the highlights from this years' event. Please watch to get direct feedback from delegates about the Forum: youtu.be/C-GKpGgKvUg?...
To keep up to date with future events visit: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
To keep up to date with future events visit: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
NIHR ARC South London and the MAPS Research Group at King’s College London recently brought together clinicians, researchers and community partners to explore new ways of addressing inequalities in maternity and perinatal mental health.
To read more visit: arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
To read more visit: arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
Conference showcases holistic approaches to addressing inequalities in maternity and perinatal mental health and care
A packed room of more than 100 health professionals, researchers, policymakers and charities heard about the innovative multidisciplinary research at NIHR ARC South London and the Maternal and…
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk
January 22, 2026 at 12:18 PM
NIHR ARC South London and the MAPS Research Group at King’s College London recently brought together clinicians, researchers and community partners to explore new ways of addressing inequalities in maternity and perinatal mental health.
To read more visit: arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
To read more visit: arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
The GLAD Study is helping researchers understand how genetics and life experiences shape anxiety and depression. Anyone aged 16+ with lived experience can take part from home — just an online form and a saliva sample.
🔗 Learn more here: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
🔗 Learn more here: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression | GLAD Study
Join the world's largest ever study of anxiety & depression
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January 20, 2026 at 12:36 PM
The GLAD Study is helping researchers understand how genetics and life experiences shape anxiety and depression. Anyone aged 16+ with lived experience can take part from home — just an online form and a saliva sample.
🔗 Learn more here: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
🔗 Learn more here: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
A previous NIHR #Alert asks ‘How best to deliver cognitive remediation as an early intervention in psychosis?' You can read more about this alert here: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/how-be...
How best to deliver cognitive remediation for psychosis?
Research suggests that cognitive remediation is effective and cost-effective as an early intervention in psychosis.
evidence.nihr.ac.uk
January 19, 2026 at 12:13 PM
A previous NIHR #Alert asks ‘How best to deliver cognitive remediation as an early intervention in psychosis?' You can read more about this alert here: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/how-be...
Innovation Issue 56: IMPACT
This issue highlights powerful work happening across the Trust — from youth-led research and improved inpatient mealtimes to groundbreaking studies on ECGs, perinatal care, and psychosis support.
🔗 Read the full issue: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/wp-...
This issue highlights powerful work happening across the Trust — from youth-led research and improved inpatient mealtimes to groundbreaking studies on ECGs, perinatal care, and psychosis support.
🔗 Read the full issue: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/wp-...
January 15, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Innovation Issue 56: IMPACT
This issue highlights powerful work happening across the Trust — from youth-led research and improved inpatient mealtimes to groundbreaking studies on ECGs, perinatal care, and psychosis support.
🔗 Read the full issue: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/wp-...
This issue highlights powerful work happening across the Trust — from youth-led research and improved inpatient mealtimes to groundbreaking studies on ECGs, perinatal care, and psychosis support.
🔗 Read the full issue: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/wp-...
Dementia research needs volunteers.
If you’re over 18 in the UK, you can help by signing up to Join Dementia Research. You choose which studies to take part in, and every registration supports vital breakthroughs.
www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
If you’re over 18 in the UK, you can help by signing up to Join Dementia Research. You choose which studies to take part in, and every registration supports vital breakthroughs.
www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
Join dementia research
<p>I’ve just let UK researchers know that I want to take part in dementia research studies with @joindementiaresearch. They need you too. Sign up today:…
www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
January 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Dementia research needs volunteers.
If you’re over 18 in the UK, you can help by signing up to Join Dementia Research. You choose which studies to take part in, and every registration supports vital breakthroughs.
www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
If you’re over 18 in the UK, you can help by signing up to Join Dementia Research. You choose which studies to take part in, and every registration supports vital breakthroughs.
www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
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Happy to share this as a good start to a new year @lypftresearch.bsky.social @peterdjust.bsky.social @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social @hazelroddam.bsky.social @markjayes.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social @drjohnabaker.bsky.social
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Happy to share this as a good start to a new year @lypftresearch.bsky.social @peterdjust.bsky.social @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social @hazelroddam.bsky.social @markjayes.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social @drjohnabaker.bsky.social
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Patient Perspectives on Inpatient Mealtimes: Insights on Swallowing, Mental Wellbeing and Recovery
Although the prevalence of swallowing difficulties in adults with mental health conditions has been highlighted in research, the relationship between swallowing difficulties and psychosocial aspects ...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
If you have not yet had chance why not take a look at how the staff in Trust undertaking research.
Please read the testimonials of those who have engaged with the department: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/for...
#Research #NHS # Careers
Please read the testimonials of those who have engaged with the department: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/for...
#Research #NHS # Careers
For Researchers - Research
Our Research and Development team works with Trust staff and professionals from other organisations to help support their research projects.
www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk
January 5, 2026 at 12:15 PM
If you have not yet had chance why not take a look at how the staff in Trust undertaking research.
Please read the testimonials of those who have engaged with the department: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/for...
#Research #NHS # Careers
Please read the testimonials of those who have engaged with the department: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/for...
#Research #NHS # Careers
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Merry Christmas and thank you for supporting us throughout the year!
#Research #MentalHealth #MerryChristmas
#Research #MentalHealth #MerryChristmas
December 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Merry Christmas and thank you for supporting us throughout the year!
#Research #MentalHealth #MerryChristmas
#Research #MentalHealth #MerryChristmas
📅 Day 12
🎉 Happy holidays from the LYPFT Research team!
Thanks for walking with us this year. Here’s to more questions, more care, and more co-production in 2026.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/
#SeasonOfResearch #MentalHealthResearch #ResearchAdventCalendar
🎉 Happy holidays from the LYPFT Research team!
Thanks for walking with us this year. Here’s to more questions, more care, and more co-production in 2026.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/
#SeasonOfResearch #MentalHealthResearch #ResearchAdventCalendar
December 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
📅 Day 12
🎉 Happy holidays from the LYPFT Research team!
Thanks for walking with us this year. Here’s to more questions, more care, and more co-production in 2026.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/
#SeasonOfResearch #MentalHealthResearch #ResearchAdventCalendar
🎉 Happy holidays from the LYPFT Research team!
Thanks for walking with us this year. Here’s to more questions, more care, and more co-production in 2026.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/
#SeasonOfResearch #MentalHealthResearch #ResearchAdventCalendar
📅 Day 11
Live in Leeds or York? You might be eligible to take part in a study 📍
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
#ResearchNearYou #GetInvolved #ResearchAdventCalendar
Live in Leeds or York? You might be eligible to take part in a study 📍
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
#ResearchNearYou #GetInvolved #ResearchAdventCalendar
December 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📅 Day 11
Live in Leeds or York? You might be eligible to take part in a study 📍
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
#ResearchNearYou #GetInvolved #ResearchAdventCalendar
Live in Leeds or York? You might be eligible to take part in a study 📍
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/lat...
#ResearchNearYou #GetInvolved #ResearchAdventCalendar
📚 Curious about our research?
Check out Leeds & York Partnership NHS Trust’s publications spreadsheet — packed with studies, abstracts, and links to full articles.
Explore here: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#LYPFT #Research #Publications
Check out Leeds & York Partnership NHS Trust’s publications spreadsheet — packed with studies, abstracts, and links to full articles.
Explore here: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#LYPFT #Research #Publications
About us - Research
Find out more about the small but mighty Research and Development Team based across Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk
December 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📚 Curious about our research?
Check out Leeds & York Partnership NHS Trust’s publications spreadsheet — packed with studies, abstracts, and links to full articles.
Explore here: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#LYPFT #Research #Publications
Check out Leeds & York Partnership NHS Trust’s publications spreadsheet — packed with studies, abstracts, and links to full articles.
Explore here: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#LYPFT #Research #Publications
📅 Day 10
Digital tools, AI, and innovation—we’re exploring what works (and what doesn’t) 💻
🔗 nihr.ac.uk
#TechWithCare #DigitalMentalHealth #ResearchAdventCalendar
Digital tools, AI, and innovation—we’re exploring what works (and what doesn’t) 💻
🔗 nihr.ac.uk
#TechWithCare #DigitalMentalHealth #ResearchAdventCalendar
December 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📅 Day 10
Digital tools, AI, and innovation—we’re exploring what works (and what doesn’t) 💻
🔗 nihr.ac.uk
#TechWithCare #DigitalMentalHealth #ResearchAdventCalendar
Digital tools, AI, and innovation—we’re exploring what works (and what doesn’t) 💻
🔗 nihr.ac.uk
#TechWithCare #DigitalMentalHealth #ResearchAdventCalendar
📅 Day 9
Meet the team: researchers, clinicians, support staff, and lived experience advisors 🌟
We’re all in.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#ResearchTogether #TeamRD #ResearchAdventCalendar
Meet the team: researchers, clinicians, support staff, and lived experience advisors 🌟
We’re all in.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#ResearchTogether #TeamRD #ResearchAdventCalendar
December 21, 2025 at 10:03 AM
📅 Day 9
Meet the team: researchers, clinicians, support staff, and lived experience advisors 🌟
We’re all in.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#ResearchTogether #TeamRD #ResearchAdventCalendar
Meet the team: researchers, clinicians, support staff, and lived experience advisors 🌟
We’re all in.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#ResearchTogether #TeamRD #ResearchAdventCalendar
📅 Day 8
We host an annual Research Forum 🎤 It’s a space for ideas, connection, and challenge. Come along.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#LYPFTForum #CommunityOfInquiry #ResearchAdventCalendar
We host an annual Research Forum 🎤 It’s a space for ideas, connection, and challenge. Come along.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#LYPFTForum #CommunityOfInquiry #ResearchAdventCalendar
December 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📅 Day 8
We host an annual Research Forum 🎤 It’s a space for ideas, connection, and challenge. Come along.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#LYPFTForum #CommunityOfInquiry #ResearchAdventCalendar
We host an annual Research Forum 🎤 It’s a space for ideas, connection, and challenge. Come along.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#LYPFTForum #CommunityOfInquiry #ResearchAdventCalendar
📅 Day 7
Real talk: research changed my life 💬Hear from people who’ve taken part in studies.
🔗 nihr.ac.uk/about-us/who-we-are/reports-and-performance/participant-in-research-experience-survey-2024-25
#ParticipantVoices #ResearchImpact #ResearchAdventCalendar
Real talk: research changed my life 💬Hear from people who’ve taken part in studies.
🔗 nihr.ac.uk/about-us/who-we-are/reports-and-performance/participant-in-research-experience-survey-2024-25
#ParticipantVoices #ResearchImpact #ResearchAdventCalendar
December 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
📅 Day 7
Real talk: research changed my life 💬Hear from people who’ve taken part in studies.
🔗 nihr.ac.uk/about-us/who-we-are/reports-and-performance/participant-in-research-experience-survey-2024-25
#ParticipantVoices #ResearchImpact #ResearchAdventCalendar
Real talk: research changed my life 💬Hear from people who’ve taken part in studies.
🔗 nihr.ac.uk/about-us/who-we-are/reports-and-performance/participant-in-research-experience-survey-2024-25
#ParticipantVoices #ResearchImpact #ResearchAdventCalendar
The 2025 Research Forum is spotlighting *Inclusion* as a core theme. This short video explores how lived experience, diverse perspectives, and community voices are shaping mental health research.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/b3j-glvV8p8
Let’s build research that reflects *everyone*.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/b3j-glvV8p8
Let’s build research that reflects *everyone*.
2025 Research forum themes: Inclusion
A video encapsulating one of the key themes from the feedback from the event: InclusionThe forum is a celebration of research. We share the outputs of resear...
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The 2025 Research Forum is spotlighting *Inclusion* as a core theme. This short video explores how lived experience, diverse perspectives, and community voices are shaping mental health research.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/b3j-glvV8p8
Let’s build research that reflects *everyone*.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/b3j-glvV8p8
Let’s build research that reflects *everyone*.
📅 Day 6
Training, mentoring, support—we’ve got it 🎓If you’re new to research, we’ll walk with you.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/for...
#ResearchSupport #GrowWithUs #ResearchAdventCalendar
Training, mentoring, support—we’ve got it 🎓If you’re new to research, we’ll walk with you.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/for...
#ResearchSupport #GrowWithUs #ResearchAdventCalendar
December 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
📅 Day 6
Training, mentoring, support—we’ve got it 🎓If you’re new to research, we’ll walk with you.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/for...
#ResearchSupport #GrowWithUs #ResearchAdventCalendar
Training, mentoring, support—we’ve got it 🎓If you’re new to research, we’ll walk with you.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/for...
#ResearchSupport #GrowWithUs #ResearchAdventCalendar
📅 Day 5
Research helps us ask better questions about autism, learning disability, Dementia and mental health 🧩
We’re always learning.
🔗https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/latest/projects/
#NeurodiversityInFocus #LearningTogether #ResearchAdventCalendar
Research helps us ask better questions about autism, learning disability, Dementia and mental health 🧩
We’re always learning.
🔗https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/latest/projects/
#NeurodiversityInFocus #LearningTogether #ResearchAdventCalendar
December 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📅 Day 5
Research helps us ask better questions about autism, learning disability, Dementia and mental health 🧩
We’re always learning.
🔗https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/latest/projects/
#NeurodiversityInFocus #LearningTogether #ResearchAdventCalendar
Research helps us ask better questions about autism, learning disability, Dementia and mental health 🧩
We’re always learning.
🔗https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/latest/projects/
#NeurodiversityInFocus #LearningTogether #ResearchAdventCalendar
If you would like to know more about our HEER (PPIE) research group please visit:
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/for...
We believe this group is an invaluable resource to ensure the perspectives of lay people on research and it's related documents
#MentalHealth #ExpertsByExperience
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/for...
We believe this group is an invaluable resource to ensure the perspectives of lay people on research and it's related documents
#MentalHealth #ExpertsByExperience
For Researchers - Research
Our Research and Development team works with Trust staff and professionals from other organisations to help support their research projects.
www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk
December 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
If you would like to know more about our HEER (PPIE) research group please visit:
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/for...
We believe this group is an invaluable resource to ensure the perspectives of lay people on research and it's related documents
#MentalHealth #ExpertsByExperience
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/for...
We believe this group is an invaluable resource to ensure the perspectives of lay people on research and it's related documents
#MentalHealth #ExpertsByExperience
📅 Day 4
“Nothing about us without us.” We mean it. Our advisory groups are open to anyone with lived experience 🗣️
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research/for-service-users-and-carers
#InvolvementMatters #CoDesign #ResearchAdventCalendar
“Nothing about us without us.” We mean it. Our advisory groups are open to anyone with lived experience 🗣️
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research/for-service-users-and-carers
#InvolvementMatters #CoDesign #ResearchAdventCalendar
December 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
📅 Day 4
“Nothing about us without us.” We mean it. Our advisory groups are open to anyone with lived experience 🗣️
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research/for-service-users-and-carers
#InvolvementMatters #CoDesign #ResearchAdventCalendar
“Nothing about us without us.” We mean it. Our advisory groups are open to anyone with lived experience 🗣️
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research/for-service-users-and-carers
#InvolvementMatters #CoDesign #ResearchAdventCalendar
🎥 This video highlights how research at LYPFT is making a difference — from innovative projects to the people driving them forward.
💡 Research isn’t just about data, it’s about impact, collaboration, and improving lives.
Watch the story unfold ➡️ youtu.be/inyL3ckd5d0
#Research #Innovation
💡 Research isn’t just about data, it’s about impact, collaboration, and improving lives.
Watch the story unfold ➡️ youtu.be/inyL3ckd5d0
#Research #Innovation
2025 Research forum themes: Learnings
A video encapsulating one of the key themes from the feedback from the event: Learnings.
The forum is a celebration of research. We share the outputs of research, share information about ongoing…
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🎥 This video highlights how research at LYPFT is making a difference — from innovative projects to the people driving them forward.
💡 Research isn’t just about data, it’s about impact, collaboration, and improving lives.
Watch the story unfold ➡️ youtu.be/inyL3ckd5d0
#Research #Innovation
💡 Research isn’t just about data, it’s about impact, collaboration, and improving lives.
Watch the story unfold ➡️ youtu.be/inyL3ckd5d0
#Research #Innovation