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NHS STAFF IN WAKEFIELD THANKED FOR THEIR LONG SERVICE
With over 1100 years of NHS service between them, staff in Wakefield, from the South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust, have been congratulated on their long service at a special event. At a ceremony held at Fieldhead, Wakefield, 42 members of staff from Wakefield …
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NHS STAFF IN SOUTH KIRKLEES THANKED FOR THEIR LONG SERVICE
With over 200 years of NHS service between them, staff in South Kirklees, from the South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust, have been congratulated on their long service at a special event. At a ceremony held at St Luke’s Hospital, Huddersfield, 8 members of …
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NHS STAFF IN CALDERDALE THANKED FOR THEIR LONG SERVICE
With over 430 years of NHS service between them, staff in Calderdale, from the South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust, have been congratulated on their long service at a special event. At a ceremony held at St Luke’s Hospital, Huddersfield, 15 members of Calderdale …
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NHS STAFF IN NORTH KIRKLEES THANKED FOR THEIR LONG SERVICE
With over 330 years of NHS service between them, staff in North Kirklees, from the South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust, have been congratulated on their long service at a special event. At a ceremony held at Fieldhead, Wakefield, 13 members of North Kirklees …
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SHAPING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
People who use, or have used, mental health services in Wakefield are being called upon to help shape health and social care services. The newly formed ‘Mental Health Reference Group’ is made up entirely of people who use, or have used, mental health services. They …
SHARING EXPERIENCE TO BENEFIT HEALTH SERVICES
A new journal is being launched which will publish research findings into mental health and learning disability services, and will help improve services for those who need to use them. The South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust and the University of Huddersfield are launching …
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SERVING UP SUCCESS
An innovative catering venture in Wakefield, and the surrounding areas is offering a tasty opportunity for people who have used mental health services. Catering Plus is a not for profit catering company that offers employment to people who have experienced mental health problems. The company, …
LOCAL NHS STAFF TAKE PART IN NATIONAL SURVEY
Staff who work for the South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust in Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield are being asked what they think about their working lives. The South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust has sent out questionnaires to 800 employees as part of …
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VALUING PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
A new project is ensuring that people with learning disabilities in Calderdale and Huddersfield get the best possible treatment and care when they go into hospital. The project, which is being led by the South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust in collaboration with Calderdale and …
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‘BONKERS’, ‘LOONY’, ‘PSYCHO’ – NEW POSTER
The South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust has launched a new campaign that challenges the stigma surrounding mental health problems. The campaign has been launched to coincide with World Mental Health Day, celebrated each year on 10th October, and features a poster that challenges …
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