Are you someone living with mental illness or a carer of someone who is or who’s received prescriptions from a pharmacist prescriber? If so, your voice matters.

A new research study led by The University of Manchester is seeking participants to explore how people with mental illness and their carers experience care from pharmacist prescribers in the community. Whether your contact was through your GP practice or a community mental health team, this is your chance to make a difference in the future of mental health services.

Why This Research Matters

Pharmacist prescribers play a growing role in community-based mental health services. They can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and adjust treatment all without the immediate involvement of a doctor. But how does this model of care feel from the patient’s or carer’s perspective? That’s exactly what this study wants to understand.

By sharing your experiences, you’ll help shape future services, highlight what’s working, and bring attention to where improvements are needed.

Who Can Participate?

You can take part if you:

• Are 18 or older
• Live in the UK
• Speak fluent English
• Have experience with a pharmacist prescriber in a general practice or community mental health team

Carers are also welcome, especially if you provide unpaid support to someone with a mental illness, including help with their medication.

Additionally, the study is interested in hearing from representatives of charities or community organisations who support these individuals.

What Is a Pharmacist Prescriber?

Not sure if you’ve been treated by one? Here’s how you can tell:

• They diagnosed a condition you have (mental health or otherwise).
• They wrote or changed a prescription for you without needing a doctor’s sign-off.
• You may have met them in a GP practice or community mental health setting.

Ready to Contribute?

If you’re interested in taking part, or want to learn more, please contact:

📧 bashayr.alsaeed@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk

Your insights could help ensure that future mental health care is more responsive, respectful, and effective.