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Junior doctors industrial action suspended
The British Medical Association has informed NHS organisations across the country that the junior doctors committee has made the decision to suspend the 48-hour industrial action planned for 26-28 January.
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Don’t be beat by Blue Monday
Research has suggested that the third Monday in January, commonly known as ‘Blue Monday’, is the most depressing day of the year. However, South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging people to beat the winter blues and improve their wellbeing by learning …
Junior doctors’ strikes
The British Medical Association has informed NHS organisations across the country that junior doctors intend to take part in industrial action on the following dates: 12 January 2016 (24 hours) Junior doctors will provide emergency care only from 8am on Tuesday 12 January until 8am …
MBE honour for local NHS health worker
A local NHS health worker’s dedication and commitment to her work with young offenders experiencing mental health conditions has been recognised with an MBE in the Queen’s new year honours list. Paula Phillips received the honour for her work with the Trust’s forensic child and …
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Trust invests £1.7m in health centre
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust marked the official opening of the newly refurbished Barnsley New Street Health Centre at a festive themed open evening held on Monday 7 December. The centre has been transformed with a £1.7m refurbishment, which has included a …
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Trust honours staff for long service
With over 2375 years of NHS service between them, a group of staff from South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust received their long service awards at an event held on Monday 30th November. The Trust greatly values the contribution of its staff and …
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Trust praised at awards ceremony for improving services
Staff at a local NHS Trust have been recognised for their work to redevelop their service, resulting in improved quality of care for patients, reduced waiting times and increased patient satisfaction. The forensic child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS), which is run by South …
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Local NHS Trust social worker shortlisted for national award
A social worker at a local NHS Trust has been recognised at a national award, for her continued hard work and commitment to mental health services. Helen Pye, who works in the focus team at South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has been …
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Trust scoops third award for creative initiative
A creative initiative run by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has scooped its third national award for its commitment to delivering a positive patient experience. Creative Minds won the ‘Best Collaborative Arts Project’ award at the Building Better Healthcare Awards 2015, which …
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Forensic service open day for carers, families and friend
Family members and friends enjoyed a range of activities at an open day within our forensic services earlier this month. Service users from Newton Lodge, Newhaven and the Bretton centre got creative with a drama performance of “the Journeyman” – a story following the journey …
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