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Trust first in north to become Carer Confident Ambassador
Our Trust has become the first NHS Trust in the north of England to achieve Carer Confident Ambassador status. In Carers Week (9 – 15 June), we were awarded the benchmark by Employers for Carers, making us only the third NHS Trust in the UK …
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Calling all aspiring support workers and entry-level AHPs… come to the Trust’s upcoming careers event
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust will be hosting a healthcare career pathways event on Monday 30 June, 4-7pm in the wellbeing and learning centre at Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3SP. The careers event is the ideal chance for aspiring support …
Create & Bloom app launches to inspire creativity and support wellbeing
A groundbreaking new creative health app, Create & Bloom, has launched offering an innovative way to boost mental health and wellbeing through creative activities. Designed to make creativity accessible to all, the app provides structured courses in drawing, creative writing, dance, movement, and mixed arts, …
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Creativity in research – Trust holds annual research and development conference
The third annual research discovery and innovation conference was held on Tuesday 3 June at the Village Hotel in Leeds, with the theme ‘creativity in research: expanding frontiers of research. The conference was a celebration of ongoing research activity and innovation work within the Trust …
Creative photography project aids stroke recovery in Barnsley
A unique photography project, developed by the Creative Minds charity in partnership with the Barnsley integrated community stroke team at the Trust and the Stroke Association, is making a meaningful difference in the lives of stroke survivors and their carers. The project combines creativity with …
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South Yorkshire ICB launch partnership with mental health service Shout to offer 24/7 text support across the region
Text ‘EYUP’ to 85258 for support Anyone in the area experiencing anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or other mental health challenges can use the service by texting the word ‘EYUP’ to 85258 at any time of day or night. The service – a …
We’re awarded Teaching Trust status
We are delighted to share that the University of Leeds has approved the application by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to become a Teaching Trust. The Trust and the University of Leeds have a strong history of partnership working with regards to student …
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80 new pieces launched at the ‘Art on the corridor’ exhibition
The ‘Art on the corridor’ exhibition, located along the corridor at Fieldhead, welcomed a new collection of artworks, created by staff, service users, volunteers, ward-based groups, community groups and Creative Minds partners from across all our areas. The exhibition was opened by Chief Executive Mark …
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Dementia Action Week 2025: Dr Mohinder Kapoor’s blog
Dementia is a progressive, degenerative condition that affects not only the person living with it but their friends and families as well. It affects over 55 million people worldwide and this number is expected to continue to rise over the coming years largely due to …
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Trust named in top five for privacy, dignity and wellbeing
The Trust has been revealed as one of the top five mental health trusts in the country for supporting privacy, dignity and wellbeing in care. The results were published as part of NHS England’s 2024 Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) programme. PLACE assesses …
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