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Manchester University consultation event

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We've received the following information from Manchester University. Our Chair, Lindsey, is planning to attend. Get in touch with the

University (contact details below) if you'd like to go.

- Are you a parent with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychosis?
- Are you are a grandparent or other family member helping to support someone like this?
Come & help us to design a new study!
Information & Consultation Event; Free Lunch 
Thursday 21st February 10.30am–2pm at University of Manchester
- Professor Rachel Calam & a team at the University of Manchester are planning a new study to help families where there is a parent with schizophrenia or psychosis.
- We want to learn more about what it is like for you and how we can work together to help support families.
- Come and hear how research could help support families and their children. Have your say and make sure your ideas and suggestions are heard.
We can refund local travel costs for 30 people in receipt of welfare benefits.
Places limited & booking essential. Tel: Emma-Louise Cullen on 0161 275 8485
Or email Community Liaison Group Co-Ordinator Yvonne Awenat on: Yvonne.awenat@manchester.ac.uk
For more information on the Parenting and Families Research Group, see http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/pfrg/ 

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