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Research

Research & Innovation

ELFT’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all we serve.  Our vision for the Research & Innovation (R&I) function in ELFT – as part of a broad innovation portfolio, encompassing Quality Improvement, service evaluations, trainees’ degree projects, right up to externally funded research grant programmes – is to work together with, and in support of, our care services’ objectives to continuously improve.

Save the Date! The next ELFT Research & Innovation Conference will be held on Wednesday 3 December 2025. Recordings from previous events are available below. 

ELFT Research & Innovation Conference
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What does R&I at ELFT do?

Research in East London has influenced public and professional debates on policy and clinical issues in mental health care on local, national and international levels.

Conducting a Study

There are different types of studies – research, audit, service evaluation, Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives, case notes studies, student thesis, etcetera.  All of them require formal authorisation from the Trust before participants can be approached or data collected.

Get Involved

Today's Research Is Tomorrow's Practice

Find out more about the studies that we are currently conducting and how to get involved in research.

Resources

Helpful resources such as our library services and how to access journal articles, research-related training available to ELFT staff, ELFT’s performance in initiating and delivering research studies, and frequently asked questions.