Covid-19 Report
We wanted to hear from people with mental health issues about the impact of the pandemic on them, their wellbeing, health, and supports. Read more here.
GP Report
Between 2020 and 2021, many people in Edinburgh with lived experience of mental health issues told us about changes that have taken place at their GP practice because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here.
Treatment & Support for Physical Health
We supported some Peer research looking into how physical care and mental health co-exist to see if improvements could be recommended. Read more here.
Side Effects
Following some issues in our physical health survey, we conducted some research into people’s experiences of mental health medication, and their side effects. Read more here.
Improving Physical Health
We carried out a survey to look into priorities for services to consider, when looking at the physical health needs of people with lived experience of mental health. Read more here.
A&E All and Equal
We completed some peer research at Emergency departments in Edinburgh and Livingston, and as a result developed an Emergency card for people to use as a result. Read more here.
Self Carer Report
We held a rapid improvement event to identify the issues that are faced, by those who live alone in the community and do not have a carer at all, be it a relative, partner or friend. Read more here.
