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A welcome reception for Trinity and Priory
Two of South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s specialist mental health inpatient and assessment units at its Fieldhead site in Wakefield have received a reception revamp. Clinical service manager Linda Clarke felt the old receptions at the Trust’s Trinity and Priory units were …
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New specialist health visitor for Barnsley
The health visiting service has welcomed a new specialist health visitor for children with disabilities and complex needs in the Barnsley area. John Rooke has joined the team for a year to support the national Healthy Child programme. Based at Apollo Court Medical Centre, John …
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Exhibition to Vivify new mental health museum
An exhibition showcasing artwork created by people who use mental health services in Wakefield will go on display at the Mental Health Museum in May. The artwork has been created by people who have been taking part in Vivify, a project which offers older people …
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Local man donates iPads to say thanks for mum’s care
A local man has made a generous donation of three iPads to a South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust assessment unit for people with dementia after being impressed by the care they provided for his late mother. Ronnie Goodwin visited The Poplars in …
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A taste of success for Nutrition and Hydration Week
In support of national Nutrition and Hydration Week, which ran from 17 – 23 March, wards across the Trust took part in a series of successful activities and exercises to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings. …
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Trust arts and music practitioner invited as special guest to NHS England innovation event
Following a winning entry into the Nursing Times and NHS England’s ‘story of the month’ competition Paul Dews, art and music practitioner at the Trust was invited as a special guest to the 2014 Healthcare and Innovation Expo event. Hosted by NHS England, the event …
NHS Trust is on the search for Health Champions to help shape local services
Are you interested in helping local services provide the best care to pregnant women and young families? South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is looking for people in Barnsley who would like to become Health Champions. Working on a voluntary basis, people interested …
Gain an insight into learning disabilities in Kirklees
Local people in Kirklees are invited to attend a free educational talk aimed at giving a professional insight into learning disabilities. South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, which provides community, mental health and learning disability services in Wakefield, Barnsley, Calderdale and Kirklees, is …
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Wakefield’s community health NHS Trust holds event to develop a ‘recovery college’
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is inviting local people in Wakefield to a special event to get involved in the development of a new ‘recovery college’. The event will take place on Wednesday 30 April 2014 at Lightwaves, Lower York Street, Wakefield. …
Date set for mental health museum re-launch
The Mental Health Museum at Fieldhead will re-open its doors on Tuesday 13 May to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week. The museum is a unique project based at the heart of the Fieldhead site in Wakefield provided by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS …
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