The growing problem of the "wellness" industry vs Science is highlighted in a new article by Sophie McBain published in the New Statesman on Friday 19 August 2016. Prof Franco Cappucio's research on sleep is quoted in the article.

Professor Swaran Singh and the Milestone team won the NIHR CRN Mental Health Service User Involvement Research Award. The award was presented by Cynthia Joyce, Director of Mental health charity MQ in a ceremony in Birmingham on the 16 June 2016.

Dr Vivek Furtado was asked for his comments on ITV News at 10 on Friday 12 August following the announcement that the Yorkshire Ripper was being moved from Broadmoor high security hospital to a prison.

Catriona Connell, NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow and researcher at MHWB received the College of Occupational Therapist's 2016 Innovation Award from Princess Anne in July.