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“It’s very important for people who have a learning disability to have the COVID-19 vaccine” – Cath shares her vaccine story
People who are on the learning disability register at their GP practice have now been invited to have their COVID-19 vaccine. Catherine Horbury, co-lead for the Yorkshire and Humber learning disability and autism operational delivery network, recently took this opportunity and shares the importance of …
Over 80 inpatients receive the life-saving coronavirus vaccine on our wards
Over 80 inpatients have so far received the coronavirus vaccine on our wards, offering another line of protection for our Trust. Launching at the start of February, life-saving vaccinations are being provided on every ward to all eligible inpatients by trained and registered clinicians. Following …
“Being able to speak openly has been so rewarding” – Andy’s story
Men’s mental health and male suicide are two of the most stigmatised subjects facing society in 2021. West Yorkshire-based organisation Andy’s Man Club have been challenging those stigmas and offering free, peer-to-peer support for men every Monday night since 2016. Trust electrician Andy Kilburn attended …
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Kirklees memory service celebrates achieving sustainability commendation
Kirklees memory service has received a Sustainable Mental Health Service Commendation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Following their successful Memory Services National Accreditation Programme (MSNAP) award, the team have been recognised for their commitment to enabling patients to manage their conditions and reducing waste. …
Leg ulcer flowchart saving NHS millions wins top award
The Trust’s Barnsley tissue viability service has been named a winner at an international award ceremony celebrating the world’s leading tissue viability and wound care professionals. The service scooped Gold at the Journal of Wound Care World Union of Wound Healing Societies Awards in the …
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“I would recommend this service 1000%” – mental health service for mums shines in survey
In a recent survey, 98% of new mums said they would recommend the Trust’s perinatal mental health service. The perinatal mental health service provides specialist care for pregnant women and new mothers, and improves access for women to support from specially trained staff. The survey, …
LGBT+ history month – Lauren’s story
LGBT+ history month is an annual celebration that provides education and insight into the issues that the LGBT+ community faces. Throughout the event we will be celebrating by hearing from some of our LGBT+ staff. Lauren Summers, marketing and communication manager / vice chair of …
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LGBT+ history month – Carol’s story
LGBT+ history month is an annual celebration that provides education and insight into the issues that the LGBT+ community faces. Throughout the event we will be celebrating by hearing from some of our LGBT+ staff. Carol Harris, director of operations “I don’t know if my …
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LGBT+ history month – Donna’s story
LGBT+ history month is an annual celebration that provides education and insight into the issues that the LGBT+ community faces. Throughout the event we will be celebrating by hearing from some of our LGBT+ staff. Donna Somers is a ward manager in forensic services at …
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Trust supports new regional staff suicide prevention campaign
We’re part of West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership (WY&H HCP)’s innovative staff suicide prevention campaign. It’s targeted at more than 100,000 health, care, voluntary and community service colleagues working in organisations large and small across the area. Launching on the 4 February …
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