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Improved hospital visits for people with learning disabilities
A unique new project is underway at Calderdale Royal hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary which aims to ensure that people with learning disabilities receive the best possible treatment and care when they go to hospital. After talking with staff, patients and carers, South West Yorkshire …
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NHS Trust first to become ‘Mindful Employer’
The South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust has become the first employer in the Wakefield area to sign up to a new charter that aims to increase awareness of mental health in the workplace. The Mindful Employer Charter encourages employers to become positive about …
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Alcohol can affect your mental health – says local NHS Trust
The South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust (SWYMHT) is urging local people to be aware of the effect alcohol can have on mental health as Mental Health Action Week (18-22nd April) comes to an end. Mental Health Action Week is an annual campaign organised …
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Trust marks Mental Health Action Week in Dewsbury
A mental health stall was set up at Dewsbury Market to give out help and advice to shoppers on a range of mental health issues. The stall was organised by staff from South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust to mark Mental Health Action Week …
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Estonia visit to increase awareness of child sexual abuse
A member of staff from the South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust will visit Estonia on 18th to 25th April to help increase awareness of child sexual abuse in the country. Kay Toon, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, based in Wakefield, wrote a self-help book, …
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Unique events celebrate contribution of support workers
A first of its kind event to celebrate the contribution of healthcare support workers at the South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust has been a massive success. Over 150 support workers took part in the special celebrations over two days at the National Coal Mining …
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Award-winning services for local people
Staff from four local health organisations have swept the board at the West Yorkshire Modernisation Awards 2006, taking home more than half of the awards. During a glittering ceremony at Elland Road, Eastern Wakefield Primary Care Trust (PCT), Wakefield West PCT, The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals …
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Trust chairman reappointed
The chairman of the South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust, Sukhdev Sharma has been reappointed for a four year term. Before joining the Trust Sukhdev served five years as a Non- Executive Director of a community and mental health trust in London. He has …
NHS STAFF SURVEY REVEALS POSITIVE RESULTS
Results published today show that staff who work for the South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust in Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield have a better work life balance than colleagues in similar organisations across the country. NHS staff across the country were asked what they …
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Trust celebrates International Women’s Day
Over 80 people gathered at Fieldhead, Wakefield this week to join in the South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust’s International Women’s Day celebrations. The day included a moving drama performance by AIM (Artists in Mind) which reflected the life of Wakefield artist Pauline Quinnin. Pauline …
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