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Apprentices share their experiences for National Apprenticeship Week
Local people who are part of an apprenticeship programme run by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are sharing their experiences as part of National Apprenticeship Week. National Apprenticeship Week takes place from 6-10 February and aims to highlight the talents and skills …
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Barnsley intensive care unit receives top accreditation
A specialist mental health service at Kendray Hospital in Barnsley has been recognised by the Royal College of Psychiatrists as providing high quality care to local people. The Melton Suite is provided by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, and is a Psychiatric …
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Time for a cuppa 2012 – raising awareness of dementia
On Monday 27th February local people, carers, people living with dementia and members of staff from the Trust gathered in Wakefield to show their support for Dementia UK by making ‘time for a cuppa’. Time for a Cuppa is an annual fundraising event organised by …
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Kirklees services showcase Creative Minds
People in Kirklees who use mental services provided by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are showcasing their creative talent throughout February at a special exhibition at Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield. Service users from Pathways day service in Mirfield and residents at Enfield …
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Local NHS services in Barnsley supporting Dignity Action Day
A number of services at a local NHS Trust in Barnsley are raising awareness of dignity and the importance of ensuring that it is a reality for all by supporting Dignity Action Day on Wednesday 1st February 2012. South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation …
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Local people invited to find out more about living with osteoporosis
The Wakefield health and wellbeing team is inviting local people to a special event on Monday 13 February to find out more about osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a fragile bone disease which can increase the likelihood of people experiencing painful and debilitating bone fractures or breaks. …
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Local NHS Trust signs up to continued staff involvement
Today is the first official day that South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is acting under its new Social Partnership Agreement. The Agreement formally demonstrates the Trust’s commitment to working in partnership with its 4500 staff; maximising the potential for their involvement, and …
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Local NHS Trust inviting people to be part of Members’ Council
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, which provides community, mental health and learning disability services to people in Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield, is inviting local people to get involved and stand in their upcoming Members’ Council elections. The Members’ Council represents the …
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Local people in Barnsley invited to be part of NHS Trust Members’ Council
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, which provides all community and mental health services in Barnsley, is inviting local people to get involved and stand in their upcoming Members’ Council elections. There are two seats available in Barnsley. The Members’ Council represents the …
Local people in Wakefield invited to be part of NHS Trust Members’ Council
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, which provides mental health, learning disability and some community services in Wakefield, is inviting local people to get involved and stand in their upcoming Members’ Council elections. There are three seats available in Wakefield. The Members’ Council …