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Success for team supporting service users back into employment
One of our newest services is celebrating success as it passes its first anniversary. Calderdale Individual Placement and Support Service (IPS) is a specialist employment team based in the core and enhanced mental health community teams. Our employment specialists are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary …
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“I’m not a victim, I’m a survivor” – Stephanie’s story
Stephanie had a difficult and traumatic childhood which left her mental health suffering. With the help of the South Kirklees enhanced team she’s now in a good place and wanted to share her powerful story: One of my first and happiest childhood memories is visiting …
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An update on our services from Thursday 5 November
A new national lockdown starts on Thursday 5 November. During this time we will continue to carry out all aspects of our service delivery including any home visits, clinics, telephone and video appointments; as we have done in recent months. We will continue to monitor …
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Volunteer creates artwork in tribute to Captain Tom Moore
A skilled Trust volunteer has created a piece of artwork to thank Captain Tom Moore for his fundraising efforts for the NHS. Inspired by Captain Tom, Johnny, a volunteer who is based in Newton Lodge at Fieldhead, crafted the art from newspaper cuttings and paint. …
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Barnsley IAPT here to help during Stress Awareness Week 2020
International Stress Awareness Week 2020 runs from the second to the sixth of November, 2020 Stress is a natural human emotion that we can all experience day to day. There can be common influences of stress such as issues with family, moving to a new …
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Charlene Sibanda – determined to make a real difference
Throughout Black History Month we are celebrating the achievements of black colleagues within our Trust Through her new role Charlene Sibanda aims to help reduce health inequalities and create an outstanding culture Charlene Sibanda is our health and wellbeing practitioner (BAME) “To me Black History …
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Noma and Nomagugu Ndhlovu – a management twin sister act
Throughout Black History Month we are celebrating the achievements of black colleagues within our Trust. Noma and Nomagugu Ndhlovu are twin sisters and rising stars. Noma Ndhlovu is team manager for crisis and eating disorder CAMHS in Kirklees and Calderdale “I started my career in …
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Local mum’s portrait inspired by psychiatrist’s positive phrase picks up art prize
A Huddersfield mum’s artwork inspired by the words of her psychiatrist has won a national competition run by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Emma Gill’s digital piece ‘Babies do well with well mums’ was chosen as the winner of the Perinatal Quality Network’s Art Prize, …
Evelyn Beckley – an award winning black woman dedicated to doing the right thing
Throughout Black History Month we are celebrating the achievements of black colleagues within our Trust. Evelyn Beckley has been with the NHS for 29 years. She started work as a band 2 admin assistant and has worked her way up to a band 5 patient …
World Mental Health Day: Support available for you
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is ‘mental health for all’. In a difficult and challenging year for many people, you may have found it harder …
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