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“Dementia is Britain’s biggest killer – there’s a need to make it a priority” – Dr Mohinder Kapoor talks World Alzheimer’s Month
To mark World Alzheimer’s Month Dr Mohinder Kapoor, consultant in old age psychiatry and associate medical director for research and development, shares his reflections. Dementia is a degenerative brain condition that affects over 50 million people internationally and which robs a person of their memory, …
Work wins shared in new employment recovery booklet
People supported to find work through the Trust’s individual placement and support service have shared how their lives have changed in a new booklet of recovery stories. The individual placement and support (IPS) employment service supports people using secondary mental health services across Calderdale, Kirklees …
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Young people’s poster project promotes positivity around stammering in schools
A group of young people supported by the Trust have teamed up with one of the UK’s leading stammering charities to raise awareness and acceptance of stammering in schools. Charity Action for Stammering Children has produced five new posters designed by the young people who …
Creative collaboration creates wall designs for The Dales
Musical memories, childhood sweets, a “wonder dog” and a member of staff taking care of a poorly pigeon have all inspired new murals installed at a Trust mental health unit in Halifax. With local mural artist Ekaterina Sheath, service users from The Dales at Calderdale …
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Our services during industrial action by consultants and junior doctors in September and October
Consultants and junior doctors will be taking part in strike action on the following dates in September: Consultants – Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 September Junior doctors – Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 September On Wednesday 20 September, consultants and junior doctors will …
Rosh Hashanah the beginning of the Jewish New Year
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Estelle shares what the festival means and how it is traditionally celebrated. Rosh Hashanah translates as the beginning of the year. It is a two-day celebration, this year it starts on 15 September in the evening and ends on 18 September …
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How do you prevent suicide in a community that won’t talk about it?
Dr Mohinder Kapoor, consultant in old age psychiatry, associate medical director for research and development and medical investigator for the patient safety team at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust talks about suicide prevention in British South Asian communities. “Suicide is a critical public …
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Creative practitioners, supporting recovery through creative activities
Creative Minds together with Artworks, the everybody school of art, have recruited 28 creative practitioners to work across our Trust inpatient wards, helping to support people through their recovery journey and improve wellbeing. Nine creative practitioners have already been working on our wards for a …
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“Falls are not an inevitable part of ageing” – falls prevention week 2023
“Falls are not an inevitable part of ageing. Let’s take steps to be aware and take action to prevent falls from happening.” Karen Greenbank, falls coordinator for our Trust inpatient wards and units reflects for falls prevention and awareness week, Monday 18 to Sunday 24 …
Volunteer to become our patient safety partner
Our patient safety team are looking for a volunteer to join their team as a patient safety partner. Patient safety partners are an exciting new role within the NHS and will be a key voice for patients and the community who use our services, and …
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