Interview: Falling through the Gaps? Improving Transitions from HE Services to NHS Mental Health Support
In the latest instalment of our interview series, Dr Emma Broglia (Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sheffield) sits down with John de Pury (Assistant Director of Policy at Universities UK) to discuss solutions for improving transitions from HE services to NHS mental health support.
This discussion builds on the findings and recommendations of the Student Services Partnership Evaluation & Quality Standards (SPEQS) report. This research resulted in the SPEQS toolkit, an open access resource developed to support service managers to develop partnerships to respond to diverse student mental health needs.
About the participants
Dr Emma Broglia is a Lecturer in the Psychology Department at the University of Sheffield. With a dedicated focus on student mental health, her research revolves around identifying and addressing the specific needs of students through the development of evidence-based support services. Emma actively collaborates with various services and external organisations, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of interventions and improve outcomes for student mental health.
John de Pury is Assistant Director of Policy at Universities UK (UUK). John leads UUK’s policy work on health and care skills, health research & innovation and the health and wellbeing of students and staff. Prior to UUK, he led the Research & Innovation desk at NHS Confederation. He has a background in political consultancy, fine arts and expeditions, working across east, south east and central Asia.