The National Elf Service

No bias. No misinformation. No spin.

Just what you need!

We will help you to:

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  1. 1 Keep up to date with the latest health and social care research
  2. 2 Connect with experts and colleagues in your field of interest
  3. 3 Track your learning and contribute to your professional development

Membership Benefits

Keep up to date with the latest health and social care research

  • We search thousands of sources to find new evidence-based research
  • You receive bespoke email alerts of the evidence that matters most to you

Connect with experts and colleagues in your field of interest

  • Join evidence-based journal clubs and interactive webinars
  • Use cutting-edge technology to discuss the latest evidence

Track your learning and contribute to your professional development

  • Create reflective practice notes to support your CPD/CME
  • Download certificates for your professional development file

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Testimonials

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    This is an incredibly important channel bridging science and practice. It is objective and inclusive. It is a brilliant service to us all.
    - Prof Louise Arseneault
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    The Mental Elf is great ammunition for the next mental health revolution.
    - Sir Muir Gray
  • Lyn-Romeo
    The Social Care Elf has quickly become one of the leading sources of bite-sized summaries of relevant, reliable social care research.
    - Lyn Romeo
  • michael-ostacher
    The Mental Elf is really the best thing for education in mental health and evidence-based treatment on the Internet right now. Fantastic, timely, thorough, unbiased work.
    - Prof Michael Ostacher
  • rachel_jenkins
    A terrific resource for busy mental health experts needing quick effective briefing about latest research and policy. Fills a major gap in a high quality and energising way.
    - Prof Rachel Jenkins
  • Amelia
    As someone working on the front-line of service provision and at an international policy level I really couldn't recommend this resource highly enough.
    - Amelia Mustapha
  • Marmot
    Mental Elf - You really do a wonderful job. Thank you for your special contribution.
    - Sir Michael Marmot
  • geraldine-strathdee
    An invaluable resource
    - Dr Geraldine Strathdee
  • allen-frances
    The Mental Elf is one of the best things on Twitter. I always enjoy and learn from its wonderfully informative, lively and balanced reviews
    - Allen Frances MD

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