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Free safe scoot event for mobility scooter users
Are you struggling with your mobility scooter? Don’t know the laws about using a scooter? Or are you thinking of getting your first scooter? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this free mobility scooter safety event is for you. Local people …
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Specialist mental health suite in Calderdale recognised for continuing excellence
A treatment suite for people with serious mental health problems in Calderdale has been recognised for its continuing excellence after an external review. The Calderdale ECT treatment suite, which is run by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, provides electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment …
People in South Kirkby invited to ‘be food smart’
People in South Kirkby are invited to join the community food and health team at information roadshows and get food smart this summer. If you’re thinking about making a change to your eating habits and are interested in learning new recipes for your family then …
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Help shape your local NHS
Local people are being invited to become a member of South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT) – the NHS organisation that runs a range of community, learning disability and mental health services in Barsnley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield – and help shape …
Expectant mums-to-be celebrate giving up smoking
In July expectant mums who are currently using the Barnsley Stop Smoking Service to quit smoking came together to celebrate the achievements they’ve had so far and share their experiences with other mums. Barnsley’s specialist stop smoking service offers stop smoking support to pregnant women …
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Therapist heading West on travel fellowship
A horticultural practitioner from South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded a place on the prestigious Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowship 2013. Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (WCMT) Travelling Fellowship awards travel grants to British citizens from all walks of life, to enable …
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All aboard the arts train!
Service users from Enfield Down have taken part in an art project to encourage discussions around life journeys and experiences. Artwork from the project is currently being displayed at The North Light Gallery in Huddersfield as part of a special two month exhibition to celebrate …
Celebrating learning disability week in Barnsley
A South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust team in Barnsley who support people with learning disabilities are hosting three events in August to raise awareness and celebrate learning disability awareness week. Learning Disability Week is Mencap’s national awareness week and this year it …
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Find Breathing Space at an art and dementia celebration
Kirklees-based organisation Hoot, in partnership with South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, Kirklees Council and The Rayne Foundation is holding an art and dementia celebration event in Huddersfield to which everyone is invited to attend. The celebration event showcases the creative achievements of …
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£2m stroke rehabilitation unit opens in Barnsley
A new unit within Kendray Hospital, Barnsley is set to give stroke patients the best possible surroundings for recovery and rehabilitation. The stroke rehabilitation unit, which cost just under £2 million, is run by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and offers patients …
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