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Research into mental health and learning disabilities set to receive a boost
Research into mental health and learning disabilities is set to improve across West Yorkshire thanks to a £750,000 investment by three NHS Trusts in the region. South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust, Leeds Mental Health Trust and Bradford Care Trust have set up a centre …
Halifax matron invited to Gibraltar to share experiences
South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust shared its good work with health workers from around the world when a Halifax modern matron gave a talk at an international mental health conference in Gibraltar. Modern matron Grahame Peace, who works at the Dales (a mental health …
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NHS staff honoured for long service
Three NHS workers from Calderdale were presented with long service awards at special event held by the South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust yesterday. The staff – who have notched up over 77 years NHS service between them – received gift vouchers and certificates at …
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NHS awards staff for long service
NHS workers from North Kirklees received recognition for their long service awards at a special event held by the South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust today. The long serving North Kirklees staff – who have notched up over 101 years NHS service between them – …
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NHS staff honoured for long service
With over 284 years of NHS service between them, a group of Huddersfield staff from South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust received long service awards at an event held today. The staff – who have all worked for 25 years in more in the NHS …
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NHS Trust helps staff improve literacy and numeracy skills
Support staff from South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust received recognition for improving their literacy and numeracy skills at Huddersfield Technical College’s annual awards. The Trust was also recognised for it’s commitment to lifelong learning. The support staff – mostly nursing assistants and health care …
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NHS staff hold fundraising Ramadan fast
A group of NHS staff from Dewsbury abstained from food and drink for a day to raise money for charity and to increase understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims. All the money raised will be used to help build a well in Africa. The staff – …
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Local NHS service helps students reach their potential
Lindley special care unit has been helping Huddersfield Technical college students reach their potential through work placements The unit offers day care for people with profound physical and learning disabilities in Huddersfield. They have taken on many NVQ health and social care students over the …
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Good Performance in Mental Health Care
South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust has been rated ‘good’ for quality of services in the Healthcare Commission’s new Annual Health Check, published today. The Trust serves people with mental health problems and learning disabilities in the Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield areas. This rating …
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Wakefield World Mental Health Day event huge success!
TV personality Ian Clayton opened today’s successful World Mental Health Day celebrations outside Wakefield cathedral. Speaking at the event, the local writer and broadcaster said, "Mental health is something I’m particularly interested in mainly because mental health issues are so close to us all. I …
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