Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is to appoint Dr Nick Broughton to become its next chief executive when Stuart Bell CBE retires from the role after he turns 60, having completed 37 years’ NHS service.

At the beginning of January the Oxford Health BRC welcomed 16 delegates from across England to OxCEMM 2020 – our flagship course in experimental medicine for mental health.

Now in its second year the course is has been created to provide a practical grounding in experimental medicine for mental health. The training is designed for clinical and pre-clinical staff and trainees, and medical doctors at any career stage. This year’s diverse cohort included participants from a wide range of backgrounds including psychiatry, pharmacy and cognitive behavioural therapy.