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Estelle Myers – our new freedom to speak up guardian lead
Freedom to speak up (FTSU) guardians’ role is to support the Trust to continually build a healthy culture where all staff feel safe and confident to raise concerns at work. They also are able to provide confidential advice and support to staff in how to raise …
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
Lauren Summers is one of our Trust marketing and communication managers. She is also a UNISON steward and vice chair of Staff Side. Lauren is trans. The Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annually on November 20 as a day to mark those who …
Specialist care home role sees improved care for Barnsley residents
Care home residents in Barnsley reaching the end of life are receiving more personalised care with the help of a new specialist role aimed at meeting their preferences and wishes. The advanced specialist practitioner post, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support and hosted by South West …
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West Yorkshire and Harrogate reality TV launches as part of ‘looking out for our neighbours’
Looking out for our neighbours is an award-winning social movement that aims to prevent loneliness and its associated health risks throughout West Yorkshire and Harrogate. It succeeds by encouraging people to do simple things to help out their neighbours. Prior to the pandemic, West Yorkshire …
Success for team supporting service users back into employment
One of our newest services is celebrating success as it passes its first anniversary. Calderdale Individual Placement and Support Service (IPS) is a specialist employment team based in the core and enhanced mental health community teams. Our employment specialists are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary …
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“I’m not a victim, I’m a survivor” – Stephanie’s story
Stephanie had a difficult and traumatic childhood which left her mental health suffering. With the help of the South Kirklees enhanced team she’s now in a good place and wanted to share her powerful story: One of my first and happiest childhood memories is visiting …
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An update on our services from Thursday 5 November
A new national lockdown starts on Thursday 5 November. During this time we will continue to carry out all aspects of our service delivery including any home visits, clinics, telephone and video appointments; as we have done in recent months. We will continue to monitor …
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Volunteer creates artwork in tribute to Captain Tom Moore
A skilled Trust volunteer has created a piece of artwork to thank Captain Tom Moore for his fundraising efforts for the NHS. Inspired by Captain Tom, Johnny, a volunteer who is based in Newton Lodge at Fieldhead, crafted the art from newspaper cuttings and paint. …
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Barnsley IAPT here to help during Stress Awareness Week 2020
International Stress Awareness Week 2020 runs from the second to the sixth of November, 2020 Stress is a natural human emotion that we can all experience day to day. There can be common influences of stress such as issues with family, moving to a new …
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Charlene Sibanda – determined to make a real difference
Throughout Black History Month we are celebrating the achievements of black colleagues within our Trust Through her new role Charlene Sibanda aims to help reduce health inequalities and create an outstanding culture Charlene Sibanda is our health and wellbeing practitioner (BAME) “To me Black History …
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