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Share your photos to raise awareness of loneliness
The local provider of mental health and learning disability services is inviting people to “take their best shot” to raise awareness of the issue of loneliness and mental health. The South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, which provides services to the people of …
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Art exhibition showcases the talents of ward 18
Local people turned out in force to an exhibition at Batley Library created by people who have mental health problems. The exhibition showcased the work of patients on ward 18 at Dewsbury and District Hospital. The work was produced during sessions run by activity workers …
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Local NHS staff hitting their stride with Nordic walking
The South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is launching a Nordic walking group to encourage staff and service users to boost their mental wellbeing through exercise. The Trust provides specialist mental health and learning disability services throughout Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield and employs …
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Provider of mental health services supporting Depression Awareness Week
The South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is getting behind Depression Awareness Week by encouraging local people to seek help if they are worried that they or someone they know may be experiencing symptoms of depression. Depression Awareness Week is an annual event …
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Local nurse retires from NHS after 45 years of service
A nurse who worked on the Mary Wilkinson Ward at Dewsbury and District Hospital has retired after 45 years of service with the NHS. Shan Lamptey, lives in Huddersfield and has worked for the South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, which provides specialist …
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Local community asked to support Time to Change and stamp out stigma
Time to Change is England’s most ambitious programme to end the stigma and discrimination faced by people who experience mental health problems. This year Time to Change and the South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are asking people in Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield …
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World health day marked by looking after the wellbeing of NHS staff
A local NHS Trust is marking international world health day by focussing its attention on the health of its 2300 staff, launching a new information resource to help maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Wednesday 7th April is not only world health day …
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Long service awards
Over 20 members of staff have attended a presentation to celebrate 25 years or more service with the NHS. The original ceremony was held in October at Excellence 09, but unfortunately some staff were unable to attend. Joyce Catterick, Steven Michael and Alan Davis were …
New survey reveals attitudes to mental health problems
A local specialist NHS mental health trust has welcomed new survey results published today, that show the public is broadly sympathetic towards people with mental health problems. South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, which provides specialist mental health and learning disability services to …
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NHS staff invited to recognise outstanding leaders
The South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, which provides mental health and learning disability services to the people of Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield, is encouraging its staff to nominate a colleague for one of the most prestigious awards in the country. Anyone working …
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