Scottish Institute for Policing Research

Launch of Responsive Research Fund – Good Practice in Transfer of Care


Responsive Research Fund – Good Practice in the Transfer of Care
SIPR, in partnership with Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority, is providing funding via the Responsive Research Fund to undertake a review into Good Practice in the Transfer of Care. 

A maximum of £20,000 is being made available to identify models of practice of policing to NHS/Public Body transfer of care for individuals in mental health distress. 

This fund seeks to meet immediate policing needs, therefore, the turnaround is rapid and expected to begin no later than Friday 29th November 2024 and be completed no later than Friday 30th May 2025. 

Deadline for expressions of interest is Monday 30th September 2024. 

Deadline for applications is Friday 18th October 2024.


For full information and to download an application form, please click the link below. 

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