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Volunteer Elaine honoured with British Citizen Award
A member of Trust staff who has volunteered for almost 45 years to improve healthcare services has received a British Citizen Award. Carers’ lead and peer project support worker Elaine Powell BCAh was one of just 26 medallists recognised in the July 2021 Roll of …
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Team transforming care of people with a learning disability up for top accolade
A team of nurses led by a member of Trust staff have been shortlisted for a prestigious UK award for transforming care for people with learning disabilities. The Trust’s strategic health facilitator Fiona Sharp and Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group’s nurse consultant Paula Spooner are finalists …
Quit with Yorkshire Smokefree this Stoptober like new mums Rose and HB
For smokers looking to quit, Stoptober is the perfect time to break the habit. Research shows that if you stop smoking for just 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good. Our Yorkshire Smokefree service provides expert NHS advice and support for …
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Yorkshire Smoke Free are using technology to help smokers kick the habit
Recently, our colleagues from Yorkshire Smoke Free were delighted to give a presentation at the Health Excellence Through Technology Show. The well attended event took place at the ‘ExCel London’ conference centre on the 28 September 2021. Invited by ORCHA, Sue Jones and Chris Keoghan …
Darren’s banger raises charity cash
Business support manager Darren Phillips has raised almost £500 for Trust charity EyUp! after he took part in the first ever Veterans Banger Rally. Taking place from 7 – 11 September, the Rally covered 1,800 miles starting at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire with …
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What happens in a day in the life of a pharmacist?
To mark World Pharmacist Day on 25 September, pharmacist Katie Crowe explains what a typical day looks like for her. “My role as an advanced clinical pharmacist is varied. At the moment, I am the lead pharmacist for the Trust’s forensic services. This means that …
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Laptop boost for children and young people in Kirklees
More young people in Kirklees will be able to access online mental health support after Kirklees CAMHS received a donation of laptops from a local company. Huddersfield-based pharmaceutical firm Thornton and Ross gifted 37 laptops to Kirklees child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and …
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Meet our patient safety specialists
Patient safety manager Helen Roberts and consultant psychiatrist Dr Kiran Rele are the Trust’s dedicated patient safety specialists. They have taken on this role alongside their current roles, providing senior leadership, visibility, and expert support to the patient safety work in our Trust. Their role …
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Register now for our free virtual recruitment fair
The Trust is teaming up with colleagues from the Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a unique virtual recruitment fair. Covid-19 has made it difficult for us to meet prospective job candidates face-to-face, so …
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#WYHRootOutRacism movement launches at the Trust
The Trust has today hosted the launch of the anti-racism movement #WYHRootOutRacism, led by the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Care System (ICS) and West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit, at its Fieldhead site in Wakefield. Following a recommendation from the West Yorkshire and Harrogate ICS’ review in …
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