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Trust’s Mental Health Museum receives national support
The Mental Health Museum in Wakefield has been selected as one of only 20 museums in the UK to receive support from a national scheme. The Future Proof Museums programme is a yearlong initiative which will provide the museum with vital support from industry specialists …
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Kitchen confidence on the menu in Wakefield
Increased confidence in the kitchen and tips on how to cook healthy, nutritional meals are on the menu at a series of free cooking courses run by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. The Cook and Eat courses, hosted by the Trust’s Wakefield …
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End of life care team secure award shortlist
A local NHS Trust’s end of life care team has been recognised with a shortlisting at a national awards for their innovative guidance around oral health care in the last days of life. The team from South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust were …
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Trust recognised for excellent care environment
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has been ranked among the best performing NHS organisations in the country, in this year’s Patient-led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) assessment. The annual assessments provide an insight into how the NHS and private healthcare sector …
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Dementia drop-in sessions on offer at day care centre
People with dementia and their family members and carers are being invited to a series of supportive drop-in sessions by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. The sessions will be held every Wednesday (starting 9 September) from 10am – 3pm at Roses Day …
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Trust hosting world record attempt at annual members meeting
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is inviting people to this year’s annual members meeting on Wednesday 9th September where the Trust will host a world record attempt. The event will begin with a summer themed fete from 2pm, followed by the annual …
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Minister meets with West Yorkshire urgent and emergency care network
This week the Department of Health released information about its national programme, the Crisis Care Concordat, which aims to drive up standards in mental health crisis care across the country. The Rt Hon Alistair Burt, Minister of State for Community and Social Care visited Bradford …
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Dewsbury MP to visit mental health inpatient unit
Dewsbury MP Paula Sherriff is set to visit a local hospital unit which provides 24 hour care to people experiencing a range of mental health conditions. Priestley unit, based at Dewsbury and District Hospital, is run by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. …
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Kirklees Dementia Action Alliance shortlisted for award
The Alzheimer’s Society is holding the second National Dementia Friendly Awards on 16 September 2015. Kirklees Dementia Action Alliance has been selected as a finalist in the category of: Best Dementia Friendly Community Initiative. The awards celebrate the incredible achievements communities across the UK have …
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Recovery College in Wakefield launches new prospectus
Wakefield and 5 towns Recovery College have launched a new autumn prospectus, offering a wide range of recovery focused educational courses available from September 2015. The Recovery College, run by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, supports adults in their recovery from mental …
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