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Job’s a good one in Kirklees employment service review
The Kirklees individual placement and support service (IPS), which supports people using secondary mental health services to find competitive paid employment, has achieved a top score in its first external review. The team’s Fidelity Review was carried out by IPS Grow in October, and they …
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Trust seeks young members to share views
The Trust is recruiting young members who are passionate about mental health and learning disability services, treatment and support to share their views. Becoming a member enables young people to be heard where it counts, to share their views, to influence decision making and to …
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Newton Lodge stitch in time for Christmas
Staff and service users on Newton Lodge have successfully created a knitted charity Christmas blanket to donate to children in Africa…despite not knowing how to knit! Staff on the medium secure forensic unit thought it would be a good idea to teach service users how …
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Barnsley Community Health and Care Alliance providing food and warmth to Barnsley’s most vulnerable this winter
Barnsley Healthcare Federation and South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust are funding and distributing over 300 bags of essentials this winter. The bags contain a range of non-perishable foods and toiletries plus hats, hot water bottles, blankets and flasks. All the bags will be given …
Visitor information over the festive period
Our dining rooms at both Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield and Kendray Hospital, Barnsley will be closed on the Christmas and New Year bank holidays (Monday 26, Tuesday 27 December 2022 and, Monday 2 January 2023). The restaurants will open as normal to visitors and staff on …
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Service users play Santa Paws for charity cats and dogs
Service users on Newhaven ward have made a furry kind gesture for local animals in need just in time for Christmas. Staff and service users on the Wakefield learning disability ward recognise the positive benefits that spending time with animals has on mental wellbeing and …
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“It’s absolute chaos, but I treasure every minute!” – Inga’s Christmas story
Clinical admin manager Inga Child’s festive period is always a busy one, meaning she has lots to look forward to. She shared her story. Hello, my name is Inga. I work as a clinical admin manager supporting the medical secretaries, reception and ward clerks in …
“Hanukkah sameach!” – Estelle’s story
Ahead of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, also known as Channukah, Estelle shared her story. Hello, my name is Estelle. I’m really pleased the Trust is celebrating Channukah. I’m of Jewish heritage. The holiday means a great deal to me and my family. My faith …
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Finding the meaning of Christmas – Sharon’s story
Sharon loved celebrating Christmas as a child, enjoying the festive traditions and time with family. As she grew older, she found a new meaning in Christmas through the Christian faith. She shares her story: Hello, my name is Sharon, I’m a physiotherapist and I manage …
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Trust welcomes South Yorkshire leaders to Barnsley services
The Trust recently welcomed the chief executive of South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, Gavin Boyle, and Barnsley Council’s executive place director, Wendy Lowder, to find out more about the work going on in our Barnsley services. Meeting with Trust chief executive Mark Brooks, Gavin and …
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