An NHS England-funded project delivering mental health training to pharmacists working in community mental health teams across the country has reopened for applications.
The programme represents a significant achievement for the University of Bradford, which is the only university in England delivering this form of specialist training, which helps pharmacists with the skills they need to best support patients with severe mental illness.
The Specialist Mental Health Pharmacist Training Pathway was developed in 2021/22 thanks to funding from Health Education England, which has since been absorbed into NHS England.
University of Bradford Assistant Professor Diane Webb, who leads the project, said: “This is a real achievement for the University of Bradford, because before this programme, for the last 20 years, there was only one other university providing recognised specialist mental health training. We’re delighted we have been recommissioned to continue delivering this pathway. It really does put Bradford on the map and shows the quality of training we are able to provide at a national level.”
