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Veterans’ substance use has devastating impact on family members
Posted on Tuesday 24 November 2020
The families of veterans with substance use problems struggle with high levels of isolation and loneliness and experience extreme distress and despair, a new report has revealed.
ICMHSR awarded funding to evaluate social prescribing
Posted on Wednesday 18 November 2020
Professor Martin Webber secures funding from the NIHR to evaluate a new model of social prescribing.
Interview with Chief Inspector Al Westcott
Posted on Tuesday 10 November 2020
Professor Charlie Lloyd interviews Chief Inspector Al Westcott from the North Yorkshire Police.
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- Dr Ruth Patrick - Covid Realities: Parents and carers living on low incomes during the pandemic
- Dr Kate Baxter - SASCI project: Supporting Adult Social Care Innovation
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