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.

Submit an abstract to present at the R&I Conference on Wednesday 02nd December 2026!

Quick Links:

Scroll down for the R&I introductory video and links to the wider website.

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 various study types, including research, audit, service evaluation, quality improvement (QI), case note reviews and student theses. All require formal Trust authorisation before participants are approached or data is 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 and Training

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.

Service User Led Participation and Research Collaborative (SPARC)

Find out more about the Research Advisory and Research Active Groups including resources and training from members.

Need assistance? Send the Research and Innovation Team a message via our Contact Us form.