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New nursing director for local mental health NHS Trust
South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust has appointed a new Director of Nursing Innovation and Compliance. The appointment of Noreen Young was announced today by Trust chief executive Steven Michael. Noreen Young – who has worked in the NHS for over 30 years – is …
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Long serving health worker in Kirklees retires
An NHS worker retired after 27 years of supporting people with mental health problems and their carers in the Dewsbury and Mirfield area. During her career, 62 year old Susan Fox, from Huddersfield, has worked in variety of roles including running cookery and dressmaking groups …
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Wakefield psychiatric ward takes unique steps to improve hospital stays
An in-patient ward for people with mental health problems at Fieldhead hospital, Wakefield is using a innovative new approach to improve patient’s experience. Star Wards is a booklet, created by people with experience of mental illness, which has collected 75 practical ideas that will vastly …
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Local NHS Trust football tournament huge success!
The first South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust football tournament was hailed a huge success by organisers. Eight teams, made up of staff and mental health patients from across the Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield areas took part in the tournament, which was held yesterday …
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1000 local people sign up to NHS Trust
Over 1000 people from the local area have now joined the South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust as a member. The Trust – which provides mental health and learning disability services across Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield is currently applying to become a foundation trust, …
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NHS Trust football league launch – press invitation
The South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust – which covers Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield – is setting up it’s own football league. Around 8-10 teams made up of staff and patients from across the three areas will play in the league, which will be …
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‘See life through a new lens’ at unique photography exhibition
Local people are being invited to ‘see life through a new lens’ at an exciting photography exhibition created by people with mental health problems. The exhibition is called ‘Photophenia’ and it will showcase the work of a digital photography group from Pathways Day Services, Mirfield. …
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Carers urged to have their say
During Carers Week 2007, the South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust is encouraging carers to take advantage of two opportunities to ensure their voice is heard and help improve health services. Carers Week takes place 11-17th June and aims to draw attention to the issues …
Unique event to help people start a career in NHS
South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust is teaming up with community and voluntary organisation ATL to help people from diverse backgrounds to learn more about job opportunities in the NHS. The ‘Launch Yourself’ event will be held on the 20th June at Agbrigg and Belle …
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Huddersfield mental health worker retires after 28 years in the NHS
A Huddersfield mental health worker has retired after 28 years of supporting people with mental health problems in the area. During his career, 65-year-old John Hamer has worked at the now closed Storthes Hall Hospital. He has also worked as manager at Vocational Enterprises, Huddersfield …
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