The Division of Health Sciences combines the study of socioeconomic and biological aspects of health in a manner unique in British universities. All departments have been rated among the highest in the country for the excellence of their research. The Division conducts two major lines of work, one addressing the biological and physical aspects of drugs, nutrition, health and ageing, and the other dealing with issues ranging from broad social, demographic and economic studies of the community to detailed evaluation of specific interventions in homes, hospitals, schools and the community. The following programme is jointly delivered by the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health, the Tavistock Clinic and King's fund. This is done within a framework of best practice with a firm basis in proven research and user and carer need.
Mental illness is a multi-factorial problem.
Consequently this programme has adopted a multi-dimensional approach, including the many aspects involved in managing effective, comprehensive treatment and social support services. Topics for inclusion thus range from community and hospital settings and bridge traditional health and social care boundaries. Candidates are nominated by NHS Trusts and Social Service Departments. In-service training in basic managerial functions must have been completed. Start date January 2001.