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Dementia matron now on call
A new service has been launched to help provide staff, patients and carers with information regarding any aspect of dementia care. Ruth Burke, team leader of older people’s acute liaison team for Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) has been appointed as dementia matron. …
Green flag for Calderdale Compact
Calderdale Compact, of which the Trust is a member, has been recognised at national level for its "exemplary partnership work" between local authorities, voluntary groups and businesses. The green flag status has been awarded by Compact Voice, the charity responsible for representing the community and …
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Local people urged to nominate their NHS health and social care hero
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is urging local people to nominate mental health and learning disability staff for the 2010 Yorkshire Post NHS Health and Social Care Hero of the Year Award. NHS Yorkshire and Humber has teamed up with the Yorkshire …
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Carers in Kirklees asked to help develop Admiral Nurses’ three year plan
Carers across Kirklees are being asked to provide their thoughts and expectations for the new Admiral Nursing team and what support they want them to provide in their area. Admiral Nurses are registered community mental health nurses specialising in dementia care. They work in partnership …
Innovative dementia projects improving quality of life for people in South Kirklees
During Dementia Awareness Week (4th-10th July), South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust will be raising awareness of its groundbreaking initiatives it has launched in South Kirklees to help older people living with dementia, as well as their carers and families. Dementia Awareness Week …
Innovative dementia projects improving quality of life for people in North Kirklees
During Dementia Awareness Week (4th-10th July), South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust will be raising awareness of its groundbreaking initiatives it has launched in North Kirklees to help older people living with dementia, as well as their carers and families. During Dementia Awareness …
Innovative dementia projects improving quality of life for people in Calderdale
During Dementia Awareness Week (4th-10th July), South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is raising awareness of its groundbreaking initiatives it has launched in Calderdale to help older people living with dementia, as well as their carers and families. Dementia Awareness Week is an …
Dementia nurse improving quality of life for people in Wakefield
During Dementia Awareness Week (4th-10th July), South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is raising awareness of groundbreaking initiatives it has launched in Wakefield to help older people living with dementia, as well as their carers and families. Dementia Awareness Week is an annual …
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NHS Trust to launch multimedia toolkit for dementia
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has launched a multimedia toolkit as part of an innovative project that was awarded £15,000 of charity funding. The multimedia toolkit will make a difference to people with dementia who live in the region’s care homes and …
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Local people asked: what leads to quality in NHS services?
The South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is inviting people who use adult mental health services in the local communities of Calderdale, Kirklees or Wakefield to get involved in an exciting new research project. The project, Leading to Quality, is set to examine …
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