Researchers from Surrey, Kent, and London are set to join forces on a significant initiative aimed at assisting the caregivers of individuals experiencing psychosis.

The University of Surrey in Guildford, the University of Kent in Canterbury, and St George’s University in Tooting, London, will collaborate to develop a distinctive array of supportive materials.

This project is slated to commence in September and has received a grant of £520,000 from the National Institute for Health and Care Research.

According to the NHS, psychosis is characterized by a disconnection from reality, which may manifest as hallucinations and delusions.

The research teams will also partner with local governments and various organizations.

Dr. Cassie Hazell, a lecturer at the University of Surrey, remarked, “This initiative presents a valuable chance to create the support that caregivers of individuals with psychosis truly desire and require.

“We’re eager to collaborate with local authorities, charities, and caregivers to ensure that our efforts result in tangible improvements.”

Dr. Jacqueline Sin, a professor of mental health nursing at St George’s University, noted, “This provides us with a fantastic opportunity to engage with a diverse group of caregivers and involve them in the co-creation of genuinely relevant and effective support resources.”