Exploration cultural experiences of Central/Eastern Europeans
Research type
Research Study
Full title
An exploration of cultural experiences of Central/Eastern Europeans accessing Early Intervention Psychoses Services, who are living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
IRAS ID
236806
Contact name
Richard Morriss
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Univeristy of Nottingham
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 4 months, 30 days
Research summary
Within a modern multi-cultural society and a global world, individuals have the ability to move from country to country. Within the European Union, member states have the right to move freely within the European Union. To fully understand the impact of mental health care in the UK on Eastern European migrants it is important to understand the system in Eastern Europe as a starting point
To explore the cultural aspects of Eastern Europeans experiencing dual diagnosis (mental health and substance misuse), by identifying the differences between ethnicity and dual diagnosis needs in the adult mental health population. To seek the views of clients from Eastern European backgrounds and british who access mental health services and explore the cultural needs. To seek the views of third sector agencies, and local support organisations regarding perceptions, barriers and facilitators to accessing treatment.REC name
East Midlands - Derby Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/EM/0136
Date of REC Opinion
4 May 2018
REC opinion
Unfavourable Opinion