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New ‘choose well for mental health’ guide helps local young people find the right support
A new guide to help children and young people in Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield choose well for mental health has been launched by the local NHS. The ‘choose well for mental health’ guide helps children and young people, under the age of 18, find …
Trust accredited for its future-focused finance
The Trust has been awarded Future-Focused Finance Towards Excellence Accreditation level 2. The One NHS Finance Towards Excellence Accreditation process recognises organisations that have a thriving financial skills development culture and good practices in place. There are three levels designed to reflect the continuous development …
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Mental Health Museum marks mental health care milestone with open day
The Trust’s Mental Health Museum opened its doors to celebrate 50 years of Fieldhead hospital with a special open day on Saturday 22 October. On 11 July 1972, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra officially opened Fieldhead hospital. Local people were invited to tour the Museum …
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From southern India to south Yorkshire – Arun Viswanath’s story
As the Hindu community proudly celebrates Diwali, consultant psychiatrist Arun Viswanath shared an insight into his life, from growing up in the peaks of southern India to moving to the hills of south Yorkshire. He also explained more about an Indian Hindu practice, the Bindi. …
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“It’s important to learn how we can respect other cultures” – Dr Pawan Gupta’s story
To mark the Hindu festival of Diwali, psychiatrist Dr Pawan Gupta worked with the Trust’s catering staff to host a special menu in our Fieldhead restaurant to celebrate the festival of lights. She shares her story. “I was born in Ajmer in India. I was …
Barnsley book fund tells schools “Hey… It’s OK to stammer”
The Barnsley children’s speech and language therapy team is reminding local school pupils that “It’s OK to stammer” with the help of EyUp! charity funding. The team used EyUp! charity funding to buy copies of the book ‘The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh’ by Helen …
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Celebrating Black History Month – Shanique’s story
To celebrate Black History Month, specialist occupational therapist Shanique Simpson shared her story. Hello, my name is Shanique. I work within the Kirklees adult learning disability team as a specialist occupational therapist (OT). Through my work, as an OT, I support people with learning disabilities …
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There’s still time to quit in Stoptober with Yorkshire Smokefree
There’s still time to sign up to Stoptober and quit smoking for good with help from NHS stop smoking service, Yorkshire Smokefree. Yorkshire Smokefree is run by South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and makes it even easier for smokers to kick the …
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REaCH celebration event – #Reachconnectbelong
After a two year period of pandemic related enforced separation, the Trust’s Race Equality and Cultural Heritage (REaCH) staff network met together, face to face. Staff network members enjoyed a day of supportive networking as well as an opportunity to listen to some inspirational speakers …
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Service users remember Zach the horse with artwork tribute
Service users from Newhaven ward have paid a touching artistic tribute in memory of a friendly four-legged favourite, Zach the horse. Three service users from Newhaven, a unit for men with learning disabilities in Wakefield, had been attending Wakefield Riding for the Disabled Association as …
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