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New video to support people admitted to forensic wards
A new video has been developed to help service users, their families, carers and loved ones, understand the patient journey of admission to one of our forensic wards. The three-minute video was developed following a series of discovery interviews with patients, who have been admitted …
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Help local children and young people find the right support this Children’s Mental Health Week
A guide to help children and young people in Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield choose well for mental health is available from the NHS. Children’s Mental Health Week runs from 6–12 February 2023 and is all about encouraging children and adults to make meaningful connections …
National Apprenticeship Week 2023 – our staff stories
National Apprenticeship Week 2023 takes place from 6 – 12 February. We offer a range of apprenticeship programmes for new and existing staff to enhance their skills and step into learning. Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job role while achieving a nationally recognised qualification. …
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With our support, you can become smokefree in 2023
Have you tried to give up smoking as a new year resolution for 2023 but found it hard to keep up? Maybe you have thought about giving up smoking but found the challenge too difficult? We have got good news for anyone who is looking …
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Job’s a good one in Kirklees employment service review
The Kirklees individual placement and support service (IPS), which supports people using secondary mental health services to find competitive paid employment, has achieved a top score in its first external review. The team’s Fidelity Review was carried out by IPS Grow in October, and they …
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Trust seeks young members to share views
The Trust is recruiting young members who are passionate about mental health and learning disability services, treatment and support to share their views. Becoming a member enables young people to be heard where it counts, to share their views, to influence decision making and to …
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Newton Lodge stitch in time for Christmas
Staff and service users on Newton Lodge have successfully created a knitted charity Christmas blanket to donate to children in Africa…despite not knowing how to knit! Staff on the medium secure forensic unit thought it would be a good idea to teach service users how …
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Barnsley Community Health and Care Alliance providing food and warmth to Barnsley’s most vulnerable this winter
Barnsley Healthcare Federation and South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust are funding and distributing over 300 bags of essentials this winter. The bags contain a range of non-perishable foods and toiletries plus hats, hot water bottles, blankets and flasks. All the bags will be given …
Visitor information over the festive period
Our dining rooms at both Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield and Kendray Hospital, Barnsley will be closed on the Christmas and New Year bank holidays (Monday 26, Tuesday 27 December 2022 and, Monday 2 January 2023). The restaurants will open as normal to visitors and staff on …
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Service users play Santa Paws for charity cats and dogs
Service users on Newhaven ward have made a furry kind gesture for local animals in need just in time for Christmas. Staff and service users on the Wakefield learning disability ward recognise the positive benefits that spending time with animals has on mental wellbeing and …
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