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Showing carers that we care
Local carers are an asset to our communities but their hard work and devotion to their loved ones is all too often overlooked. Carer’s Week 2008 was a great opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of carers, support them and give them something back. During this …
Kirklees people with learning disabilities ‘tell the boss’
Kirklees people with learning disabilities and their carers have taken part in a special event hosted by South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust. The event, held at the Rams Stadium in Dewsbury was called "Tell the Boss" and offered an extra opportunity for people who …
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Books on prescription scheme a success
A scheme set up in 2007 to help local people with mild to moderate mental health problems has proven a success in its first year. GPs in Pontefract and the surrounding area have been prescribing self-help books to people with problems such as depression, anxiety, …
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Life History Journals boost the well being of older people
South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust is using life history journals in their treatment of older people with mental health problems in Calderdale. A life history journal is a uses a compilation of text, pictures and memorabilia to tell a person’s life story. It has …
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NHS football league scores a success!
A football league set up by South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust is set to expand after proving a huge success. The ‘positive mental attitude’ league was organised for staff and service users across Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield to encourage physical activity and boost wellbeing, …
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Local learning disability nurse gains national recognition
A Kirklees nurse who works with local people who have learning disabilities has been highly commended in the diversity category of the nursing standards awards 2008. Janice Muhanna, professional development nurse for South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust, was recognised in the awards scheme …
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NHS service for local young people opened by Secretary of State
Local MP and Secretary of State for children, schools and families, Ed Balls, has today officially opened a new mental health service in the Wakefield district. The service has been set up to help 14 to 35 year olds cope with the early symptoms of …
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Rt Hon Ed Balls MP will open NHS service for local young people
Local MP and Secretary of State for children, schools and families, Ed Balls, is officially opening a new mental health service in the Wakefield district. The service has been set up to help 14 to 35 year olds cope with the early symptoms of psychosis. …
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New NHS care team launched in Calderdale
A new team to help improve care for older people in Calderdale has been launched by South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust. The care homes liaison team (CHLT) launch took place at Dean Clough Mills in Halifax on Thursday 27th March and was attended …
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New non-executive directors for local NHS Trust
South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Black and Bernard Lee as non-executive directors. Professor Anne Gregory has also been reappointed as a non-executive director for a further two years. South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust …
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