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Trust achieves Triangle of Care Star 2 Accreditation
We have successfully been awarded Triangle of Care (ToC) Star 2 Accreditation by Carers Trust. This accreditation reflects our continued commitment to listening to carers, involving them in decision-making, and ensuring their voices help shape services across the Trust. Following a comprehensive submission process and …
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Connecting with nature and people: Trust Porter Phil Bates shares his poem inspired by his role
It’s always nice to hear about working for our Trust, and the various roles we have, can inspire creativity in our colleagues. Trust Porter Phil Bates shared a lovely poem inspired whilst carrying out his daily duties and connecting with various colleagues from the sites …
New Nostell mural makes ward a work of art
A creative collaborative of staff and service users in Wakefield have turned their ward space into a work of art with a meaningful new mural. With the support of activity facilitator Nateshe, service users on Nostell ward at Fieldhead in Wakefield came up with two …
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Behind the scenes of stammering – help produce new Trust training videos
The Trust is looking for people with experience of stammering to help produce a series of training videos. We are working with STAMMA, the largest UK charity and membership organisation representing people who stammer, to achieve better interactions with people who stammer. The series of …
Cheswold Park steps up to charity walking challenge
Staff and service users at Cheswold Park Hospital have covered the distance from London to Birmingham in a charity challenge which saw them stepping around their sports hall. 20 service users and supportive staff members stepped up to cover over 110 miles – a massive …
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South Asian Heritage Month: where are you from?
South Asian Heritage Month 2026 takes place from 1 to 31 July, with the national theme “Unity in Diversity,” celebrating the breadth of South Asian communities across the UK and worldwide. To celebrate, our Diversity Inclusion & Belonging Lead Iffath Hussain shares her heritage, culture …
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Fieldhead Hospital solar project supports Trust’s journey to net zero
We are making significant progress towards our sustainability ambitions with the installation of 1,326 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at Fieldhead Hospital in Wakefield. The scheme includes both rooftop-mounted solar panels and a new solar carport at Newton Lodge, helping the Trust maximise renewable energy generation …
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Trust launches new electronic prescription service
We successfully launched our new electronic prescription service (EPS) in our adult ADHD service this month. The EPS system allows prescribers to send prescriptions electronically to a community pharmacy of the service user’s choice, helping to make the prescribing and dispensing process more efficient and …
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Fieldhead Hospital road and parking closures: W/C 20 July
Due to ongoing installation works, there are two planned closures at Fieldhead from Monday 20 July – Thursday 23 July: Car park A EV charging point closure: 20 – 22 July From Monday 20 July – Wednesday 22 July, the EV charging point parking spaces …
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Newton Lodge bowled over by sports week success
With major tournaments like the World Cup and Wimbledon making for a sizzling summer of sport, staff and service users at Newton Lodge in Wakefield have been getting into the sporting spirit. In July, staff and service users at the medium secure unit kicked off …
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