The latest LSCFT Research bulletin is now available to view and download. Some articles are freely accessible however others may require an Open Athens account. If you are having issues accessing the articles, please get in touch with the library team: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk
LSCFT Research Bulletin by Katie Roper
Dear all,
The latest Community Health Bulletin is ready for you to view at https://www.evidentlybetter.org/community-bulletin/2026/03/25-march-2026/
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Dear all,
The latest Community Health Bulletin is ready for you to view at https://www.evidentlybetter.org/community-bulletin/2026/04/21-april-2026/
In this edition:
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The latest Depression & Anxiety Bulletin from Mersey Care Evidence and Library Service is ready for you to view at https://www.evidentlybetter.org/depression-anxiety/2026/04/13-april-2026/
In this edition:
Adult mental health and wellbeing profile: April 2026 update.
Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID); 2026.
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/adult-mental-health-and-wellbeing-profile-april-2026-update
[Official statistics in development to support decision making when planning services to improve adult mental health and wellbeing at a local level in England. The April 2026 update includes a new indicator on model-based estimated prevalence of severe mental illness (SMI) and condition groups, and 4 updated indicators on mental health and one on smoking cessation and 3 updated indicators on substance misuse treatment.]
Freely available online
Shaping neighbourhood health: reflections and insights from mental health providers.
The NHS Alliance; 2026.
[This briefing shares reflections and insights on the development of neighbourhood health, early lessons, and ongoing challenges and barriers for mental health trusts.]
Freely available online
Source: Croke S. BMJ Mental Health 2026;29(1):1-8.
Studies evaluated digital peer support via online platforms, mobile apps or digital communities for people aged ≥16 years with mental health conditions. Digital peer support offers modest improvements in symptoms and functioning for individuals with mental health conditions and may be considered as an adjunct to usual care to enhance engagement and provide accessible support between clinical contacts.
Read the full article here: Digital peer support interventions for people with mental health conditions in outpatient settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis | BMJ Mental Health
The most recent Make Every Contact count public heath bulletin looking at latest evidence around smoking cessation, alcohol, healthy weight, healthy eating and physical exercise is now available. The bulletin is produced by Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT Library staff. If you cannot access any of the articles included in the bulletin please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
The latest Learning Disabilities and Autism bulletin from the Evidently Better team at Mersey Care NHS FT is now available.
In this edition:
If you are unable to access any of the included articles please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
With thanks to our colleagues at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation trust the latest Perinatal Mental Health bulletin is now available to view and download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account.
Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
