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Trust celebrates International Women’s Day
Over 80 people gathered at Fieldhead, Wakefield this week to join in the South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust’s International Women’s Day celebrations. The day included a moving drama performance by AIM (Artists in Mind) which reflected the life of Wakefield artist Pauline Quinnin. Pauline …
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Group anxious about venue!
A community group for people with anxiety and depression is looking for a town centre venue – in order to bring the group closer to the people it is trying to help. If you know of any venues that have easy access and are with-in …
Young and old share unique learning experience
There were some feathery visitors to Kershaw Grange day unit, Luddenden, at a special owl display organised by the South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust. Schoolchildren from Luddenden Dene Primary School were invited to the event and joined together with clients and staff from Kershaw …
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Event showcases improved care at Dewsbury Hospital
People with mental health problems such as anxiety and dementia will receive better care when they go to hospital thanks to two new schemes officially launched at a special event. Porters and catering staff unveiled a set of standards that will help improve patient’s experience …
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Work begins on multi-million pound development at Fieldhead
Work has started on the state of the art redevelopment of the Heath unit at Fieldhead, Wakefield. The Heath Unit is a specialist service which provides treatment and care for men with learning disabilities and mental health problems who require a medium secure setting. Demolition …
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Award winning services for people of Wakefield
Three Wakefield-based South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust services have been nominated for prestigious local awards. The West Yorkshire Modernisation awards recognise and reward the success of NHS staff across the West Yorkshire area in improving services for local people. The following services have been …
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National success for local NHS Trust
The South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust has been highly commended by a prestigious national communication award. The Trust’s annual report, ‘Our Year’, was singled out from hundreds of entrants in the Nexus Annual Report and Primary Care Prospectus Awards. Over 300 NHS organisations, …
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New café opens at Fieldhead
Service users, staff, carers and visitors at Fieldhead, Wakefield can now enjoy a relaxing cuppa at the new Fieldhead café and shop. The café has moved from its old location to new premises next to Fieldhead museum. The museum will open as normal every Wednesday …
NHS Trust launches ‘1 in 4’ campaign
‘Stop the stigma – make that a New Year’s resolution’ says the South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust as it launches a new campaign. The campaign features a poster that highlights the fact that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem …
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Double win for North Kirklees in national awards
Two services for people with mental health problems in North Kirklees, run by South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust were celebrating their success this week after winning prestigious national awards. The awards organised by NIMHE (national institute for mental health in England) recognise and reward …
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