7th October 2026, 1700 - 1900 Central European Time

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The webinar explores how research, implementation and collaboration can be sustained and further developed within the ENTER network. Three projects will be presented, each offering experiences and perspectives on building research programmes, working across institutions and countries, and turning research into practice. The presentations are followed by a plenary discussion on how these experiences can inform the future development of ENTER.

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By bringing together researchers across the academic career pathway, the webinar aims to strengthen the research pipeline within ENTER and foster sustainable research partnerships for the future.

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Click here to reserve your place and receive a Teams link to join the event: Webinar 2026:3 registration

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Programme

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1700  Welcome and introduction

Lene Lauge Berring, Region Sjælland, Denmark

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1710  The ISADORA project

Alex Baldacchino, University of St Andrews, Scotland

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ISADORA (Integrated Services Aimed at Dual diagnosis and Optimal Recovery from Addiction) was a prospective multi-centre study was designed to describe and compare co-morbidity, service use of and service provision for patients with dual diagnosis (mental illness combined with substance abuse) in seven European psychiatric settings. Further more clinical and social outcomes will be analysed, risk factors/predictors of prognosis will be described with specific focus on gender and an educational programme for staff dealing with these patients will be developed and disseminated on an European basis.

 

To achieve these goals a combination (triangulation) of methods was adopted, including a cohort study (7 x 50 patients) with follow-up at months 3, 6, and 9; and a case study (7 x 4 patients). Focus group interviews exploring patients, relatives and staffs views on the adequacy of service provision and an instrument named TODD for mapping service provision and patients pathways through the system were used. Finally epidemiological data were gathered at each setting on a local, regional and national basis.

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1730 The CAMILLE project

Lidia Zabłocka-Żytka, The Maria Grzegorzewska University, Waraw, Poland

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The CAMILLE Project aimed to develop a new pan-European training course to upgrade the skills of professionals working with families with mentally ill parents. The project was funded by the European Commission and carried out from 2013 to 2015 by experts from England, Finland, Germany, Norway, Italy, and Poland.  During the webinar, I will present the project’s main research and practical findings and invite you to discuss how and why the materials developed can still be useful today.

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1750 The ERICA project

Sarah Bekaert, Oxford Brookes University

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The ERICA project developed and evaluated a pan-European, multi-professional training programme designed to strengthen the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. The programme targeted professionals who regularly work with children and families but who are not child protection specialists, including those working in health, education, social care, psychology and voluntary organisations.  ERICA was developed through a review of existing evidence, good practice and professional training needs. The 16-hour digital programme combined facilitated teaching, self-directed learning, case studies, practical tools, peer learning and reflective discussion. It was delivered across seven European countries, with a common core programme adapted to local cultural, legislative and service contexts.

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Evaluation showed significant improvements in participants’ self-reported knowledge and skills following training, including recognising early signs of maltreatment, communicating with children, engaging families, providing support and planning interventions. Improvements were seen across all seven countries and across different professional groups and levels of experience.  The study demonstrates the potential value of building safeguarding capability across the wider children’s workforce through shared, multi-professional training. It also highlights the importance of combining a consistent evidence-based approach with thoughtful adaptation to local contexts.

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1810 Plenary discussion

How can this knowledge inform the future development of ENTER?

What have we learned, and how can we build on these experiences moving forward?

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