CaFI study: What could culturally informed mental healthcare look like? (EDI-RU)
This webinar is part of the Research into Practice webinar series by Research & Innovation at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).
July 2025 webinar: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Research Unit (EDI-RU)
This webinar took place on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 12pm.
Webinar title: What could culturally informed mental healthcare look like? Exploring the CaFI findings and the future of culturally appropriate services for African and Caribbean descended communities.
Presenters:
– Prof Dawn Edge, Director of EDI-RU at GMMH, Professor of Mental Health & Inclusivity, University of Manchester
– Lily Huggins, Head of Community, Gaddum
– Rev Paul Grey, CaFI Lived Experience Consultant
This webinar explores the findings of the CaFI-2 study, which evaluated culturally adapted family interventions for people of African and Caribbean descent with psychosis. It will also highlight national and local initiatives that are reshaping mental health services to be more culturally responsive.
What will attendees learn?
– Key insights from the CaFI project and its implications for practice.
– How national programmes like MHIN are funding and supporting culturally informed care.
– Real-world examples of culturally appropriate advocacy in Greater Manchester.
You can read more about the CaFI project here: https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/cafi/