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Supporting our Muslim colleagues… Trust launches wudhu facility at Fieldhead Hospital
The Trust is getting ready for Ramadan with the opening of a new wudhu (ablution) facility at Fieldhead Hospital. The first of its kind for the Trust, it will support Muslim colleagues, patients, and visitors with the facility to do wudhu, the ritual washing before …
Trust reaccredited as Veteran Aware
The Trust has been recognised for our high standards of care for the veteran and Armed Forces community. The Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) awarded the Trust Veteran Aware reaccreditation, which honours our work in demonstrating the NHS’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant in …
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Information about our services during industrial action in February
Junior doctors will be taking part in industrial action from 7am on Saturday 24 February to 11:59pm on Wednesday 28 February 2024, a total of five days. The care and safety of people who use our services is our highest priority, and it is important …
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First estates and facilities recruitment day does the job
Our estates and facilities department held their first recruitment open day at Kendray Hospital in Barnsley on Thursday 25 January. The event was a great success with over 200 people arriving to explore the various career, training and development opportunities available within our Trust’s estates …
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Employment support service is just the job in top scoring review
Two Trust teams supporting people accessing secondary mental health services to find paid employment have been recognised for their “exemplary” standard of service. Wakefield and Calderdale individual placement and support (IPS) services have both been awarded the highest possible rating by IPS Grow following fidelity …
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Good things happen when you stop smoking in 2024
Have you tried to give up smoking before but found it hard to keep it up? Did you know that you are up to three times more likely to quit smoking, and stay stopped if you use an NHS stop smoking service? People in South …
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NHS asks for views on older people’s mental health inpatient services
The local NHS has launched a consultation on improving mental health care for older people on inpatient wards across Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. The consultation asks people to share their views about creating specialist inpatient wards for older people with dementia, and dedicated wards for older …
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Important information for people with respiratory conditions
If you are aged 18+ and are a Barnsley resident who has been diagnosed with a respiratory condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma or bronchiectasis and you need assistance due to a worsening of this condition, please call RightCare Barnsley on 01226 …
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Information about our services during industrial action in January
Junior doctors will be taking part in industrial action on Wednesday 3 January, from 7am to 7am on Tuesday 9 January 2024, this is a total of six days. The care and safety of people who use our services is our highest priority, and it is …
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Newton Lodge bring positivi-tree to ward festive celebrations
A handmade pom-pom ‘positivi-tree’ is helping staff and service users at Newton Lodge in Wakefield to reflect on a successful year this festive period. The occupational therapy team at Newton Lodge in Wakefield have supported service users through what is for many a time of …
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