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New drop in for people with mental health problems
People who use mental health services in Pontefract and surrounding areas are to launch ‘Sanctuary’ a new drop-in group, during mental health action week (27th March – 2 April). Sanctuary is a self-help and support group for others who have experienced mental health problems. Anyone …
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Disabled Children’s team announced as runners up at prestigious award ceremony
An innovative project team in Calderdale are celebrating their success at the West Yorkshire NHS Modernisation Awards 2005. The Calderdale Disabled Children’s Team beat off tough competition from 120 entries across the region to become runners up. The winners were announced by ‘Calendar’ presenter Christine …
Disabled Children’s team in line for prestigious award
Calderdale Disabled Children’s Team has been short listed for the West Yorkshire Modernisation Awards 2005. The awards recognise and reward the success of NHS staff across the West Yorkshire area in improving services for local people. The Team was instrumental in setting up the Calderdale …
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Dewsbury dietician stars in national NHS ad campaign
A dietician from the South West Yorkshire Mental Health trust is currently appearing on the nation’s TV screens as part of a national NHS careers campaign. The NHS careers campaign was launched this week with a photo shoot of staff from across the country representing …
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TRUST WELCOMES FINDINGS OF HEALTHCARE COMMISSION REVIEW
South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust has today welcomed the publication of findings following a review of its services by the Healthcare Commission. The Healthcare Commission’s review was conducted as part of a programme that looks at the quality of care in all NHS organisations …
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NEW PROJECT SET TO BENEFIT OLDER PEOPLE IN DEWSBURY
People in Dewsbury are set to benefit from a new NHS project, which will ensure that all older people who come into hospital will have their mental health looked after, as well as their physical health. The Older People’s Partnership Project is a 2 year …
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NATIONAL SUCCESS FOR LOCAL NHS TRUST
The South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust has received a prestigious national communication award. The Trust’s annual report, ‘Our Year’, has been named as a runner-up in the Nexus Annual Report and Primary Care Prospectus Awards. 322 NHS organisations, including hospital trusts, ambulance services, …
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UNIQUE NHS SERVICE HONOURED AT PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARDS
A unique health service in the Wakefield and five towns area have had their outstanding work recognised by a prestigious national award, which was backed by the Prime Minister. The PLATT service – which stands for Primary Care Liaison Assessment, Treatment and Training – were …
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NHS STAFF IN NORTH KIRKLEES THANKED FOR THEIR LONG SERVICE
With over 330 years of NHS service between them, staff in North Kirklees, from the South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust, have been congratulated on their long service at a special event. At a ceremony held at Fieldhead, Wakefield, 13 members of North Kirklees …
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NHS STAFF IN CALDERDALE THANKED FOR THEIR LONG SERVICE
With over 430 years of NHS service between them, staff in Calderdale, from the South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust, have been congratulated on their long service at a special event. At a ceremony held at St Luke’s Hospital, Huddersfield, 15 members of Calderdale …
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