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New multi faith room for local hospital
South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust has opened a new multi-faith facility today at Newton Lodge, Fieldhead in Wakefield. The facility is available for use by people who use Trust services, their carers, staff and visitors. The multi faith room has been named ‘The Sanctuary’ …
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Excellent performance in mental health care
South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust has been rated ‘excellent’ for quality of services for the second time in the Healthcare Commission’s Annual Health Check, published today. The Trust serves people with mental health problems and learning disabilities in the Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield …
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Indian health experts pay a visit to Wakefield
Mental health professionals from Gujarat in India have visited NHS mental health services in Wakefield as part of a mutual learning partnership with South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust. The Trust, which provides mental health and learning disability services to people across Calderdale, Kirklees …
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Indian health experts pay a visit to Huddersfield
Mental health professionals from Gujarat in India have visited NHS mental health services in Huddersfield as part of a mutual learning partnership with South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust. The Trust, which provides mental health and learning disability services to people across Calderdale, Kirklees …
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Indian health experts visit North Kirklees
Mental health professionals from Gujarat in India have visited NHS mental health services in North Kirklees as part of a mutual learning partnership with South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust. The Trust, which provides mental health and learning disability services to people across Calderdale, …
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People held under Mental Health Act to get alternative ‘place of safety’
Another new facility for people in Calderdale, Kirklees or Wakefield who may be experiencing mental distress is being opened on 13th October by South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust. The new Elmdale ward suite will help to decriminalise those held under Section136 of the …
Huddersfield celebrates wellbeing!
South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust held a Festival of Wellbeing at Huddersfield University today to celebrate World Mental Health Day. Hundreds of people from across the district attended the event to show their support and learn about ways to keep their minds healthy. The …
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Calderdale celebrates wellbeing!
South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust held a Festival of Wellbeing at Northbridge Leisure Centre in Halifax today to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The event attracted hundreds of people from across Calderdale who turned out to show their support and find out about ways …
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Indian health experts to visit Wakefield
Mental health professionals from Gujarat in India will visit NHS mental health services in Wakefield next week as part of a mutual learning partnership with South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust. The Trust, which provides mental health and learning disability services to people across …
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People of Pontefract get festive to celebrate wellbeing!
South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust held a Festival of Wellbeing at Pontefract Town Hall today to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The event was a huge success and attracted people from all over the district who turned out to show their support and learn …
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