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New gallery opens in Huddersfield to showcase Creative Minds
A new gallery has opened in a Huddersfield shopping centre to give local people and those who have experienced mental health problems the opportunity to showcase their creative pieces of art. The Packhorse gallery is being run by Support 2 Recovery, a local charity that …
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Trust welcomes 52% fall in people with dementia prescribed antipsychotics
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed figures announced this week that show antipsychotic prescriptions for people with dementia have reduced by 52 per cent in three years. The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) audit collected data from more than …
Wakefield self help groups to support people with a long term health condition
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is inviting people in and around Wakefield affected by a long term health condition to attend monthly self-help groups. The Wakefield self management service, which delivers the Expert Patient Programme (EPP), is setting up two self management …
Share your views at special diabetes event in Barnsley
Local people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes are being invited to give their views to help shape the future of the service at a special event in Barnsley on Tuesday 31st July. The specialist diabetes service in Barnsley is delivered by South West …
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£4.8million activity centre opens at regional NHS unit in Wakefield
The first phase of a multi-million pound NHS redevelopment has been completed by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust with the opening of a £4.8 million activity centre. The new activity centre is part of the £12million redevelopment of Newton Lodge (The Yorkshire …
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Calderdale festival goers told there’s no excuse for not looking after their sexual health
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and Calderdale pharmacies have launched a sexual health campaign for young adults. The ‘No excuse’ campaign, launched in 49 pharmacies across Calderdale this week, aims to encourage people to look after their wellbeing and always use a …
Getting into the spirit of London 2012 at Enfield Down
People who use services at Enfield Down in Honley are getting involved with the spirit of London 2012 this week as they take part in a series of sporting activities and challenges. From Monday 9th – Friday 13th July special sporting events have been organised …
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Festival atmosphere at Newton Lodge
During a summer of washout festivals, the Trust’s own Lodgefest didn’t see a drop of rain all day. Held in Newton Lodge’s brand-new £4.8m activity hall, Lodgefest 2012 brought together staff and service users for a day of games, activities and delicious food. The morning …
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Join us for a ‘What’s on Walk’ around Knottingley
Local people aged over 50 in Wakefield are invited to take part in a scenic walk around Knottingley on Friday 13th July from 10am to 11.30am. South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s health and wellbeing development team have organised the walk to give …
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Health Information Week coming to Pontefract
As part of Health Information Week, which runs from 2-8 July, a special event is being held in Pontefract to offer free health checks and let local people know about available support to boost health and wellbeing. Health Information Week is an opportunity to promote …
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