Centre for Mental Health and Society

Completed Projects

Vulnerable adults and anti-social behaviour: an exploration of current practice

Investigators Krayer, A., Robinson, C.A., Poole, R., Jones, B., Isaacs, M., Foulkes, T. & Lacy, F

Funded by National Institute for Social Care and Health Research (NISCHR)

Started 2013

Finished 2018

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This research will explore tensions between Anti-Social Behaviour policy development and practice in relation to vulnerable people drawing on existing police data. The focus is on: relationships between key stakeholders involved (including social care and the police) understanding of roles and responsibilities challenges that might arise barriers and facilitators of effective joint working examples of […]

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Adult survivors and their families: current needs and service responses

Investigators Seddon D, Robinson C.A, Gwilym H, McKeown G

Funded by National Institute for Social Care and Health Research

Started 2012

Finished 2013

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Not enough is yet known about the needs of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is hidden and the distress and shame that survivors often feel prevents many from seeking help. Although there is a plethora of research relating to the effects of childhood sexual abuse and a growing appreciation of the effects […]

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Service provision for people with mental health and substance misuse problems – the relationship between stigma and social exclusion

Investigators Krayer A, Robinson CA, Poole R & Wolfendale C

Funded by National Institute for Social Care and Health Research

Started 2011

Finished 2012

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The overall aim of the research was to inform the development of the co-occurring mental health and substance misuse agenda by exploring perceptions around stigma and social exclusion from the perspectives of statutory and third sector organisations and people with mental health and substance misuse problems.

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Achieving Positive Change in the Drinking Culture of Wales

Investigators Bailey J, Poole R, Zinovieff F, Robinson C.A, Parry O, Tocque K, Kennedy L

Funded by Alcohol Concern Cymru

Started 2010

Finished 2011

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Key findings It is well established that the price and affordability of alcohol is the key determinant of the overall level of consumption amongst all groups in the general population. This is the strongest finding in the international literature. Most of the evidence on the impact of price changes on alcohol consumption is based upon […]

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The DIAL study: Deaths Involving Alcohol In Wales

Investigators Poole R, Robinson CA, Bailey J, Shelton C, Ruben S

Funded by Welsh Assembly Government

Started 2010

Finished 2011

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The study used records in six Coroners’ jurisdictions in Wales as the primary source of data.  The participating jurisdictions covered urban and rural environments within North, South and Mid-Wales. Our sample includes former residents of the catchment area of five of the current Welsh Health Boards. The study examined deaths that were reported in 2008. […]

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Alcohol-Involved Death: A pilot study

Investigators Robinson CA, Poole R, Slegg G, Ruben S, Bailey J

Funded by Welsh Assmebly Government

Started 2009

Finished 2009

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This exploratory study was carried out in two Coroner Districts using data routinely collected as part of the process of investigating deaths reported to coroners. The main aims of this study are to: Establish methods to identify deaths where harmful use or alcohol dependence is relevant (but not necessarily formally attributed as the main or […]

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Unified Assessment in Wales: older people with complex needs and their families

Investigators Seddon D, Robinson CA, Woods B & Tommis Y

Funded by Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care

Started 2008

Finished 2010

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This report presents key findings from a recent study looking at the implementation of Unified Assessment (UA) from key stakeholder perspectives, including, older people, their carers and staff working in health and social care organizations. The work was funded by the Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care. This research was […]

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Supporting carers for people with mental health problems: needs assessment to service provision

Investigators Robinson C.A, Seddon D, Tommis Y, Roberts A, Gray B

Funded by The Big Lottery Fund

Started 2004

Finished 2010

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Policy and practice guidance advocates the involvement of carers who look after someone with mental health problems in care decisions and treatments. However, research suggests that carers are still experiencing social and personal exclusion and often feel ignored by services (e.g., Askey, et al., 2009; Lyons et al., 2009; Pinfold & Corry, 2003). Thus, the […]

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