Our Stories
We have many stories of how our service users and staff work together to achieve successful outcomes. Click on the links below to find out more.
Shaun tells his story of how he quit smoking for good
Shaun, 60, has recently stopped smoking with the help of the QUIT team in Barnsley. Shaun has schizoaffective disorder and has previously struggled to quit smoking whilst managing his mental health and wellbeing. Shaun has taken some time to tell us his story, to help …
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My involvement with the Recovery College is helping me to become the real, authentic me.
Tony has suffered with depression throughout his life and a few years ago things became very difficult for him. In 2015 his psychologist recommended that he try doing a course at Recovery College Kirklees. Tony has been involved in the college as a learner and …
Real life stories of recovery from psychosis
Personal experiences of having a mental health problem have been captured and published in Powerful Minds, a booklet which shares the stories of people who have experienced psychosis. Real-life stories of recovery from psychosis Personal experiences of having a mental health problem have been captured and …
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The sensory impairment services changed my life for the better
The Sensory Impairment services changed my life for the better Huw Davies’ story Huw Davies suffers from type two Ushers Syndrome and was born with moderate to severe hearing loss. This has also led to him having an onset of visual problems related to Retinitis …
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Thanks to the equipment adaptations and sensory service life feels good again.
Terence has had problems with his hearing and balance for two decades. With help from our equipment and adaptations service, he has changed his life. Terence Morgan’s story “I have had problems with my hearing and balance over the past 20 years. I have had …
Speech therapy helped to change a five year old’s life
The Trusts’ speech therapy service has helped five-year-old George Dixon, improve his stammer and supported his family.
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My dietitian is the reason I am here today
Bekkie was losing control of her anorexia but with the help of NHS dietitians she is now winning the battle and can enjoy a picnic with her daughter.
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Support and care from staff helped my recovery
Having access to an evening stress course to help her depression meant Josephine didn’t have to take time off work. The support and care she received helped her cope with symptoms she was unfamiliar with. The best thing to help me in my recovery was …
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Newton lodge transforms lives for the better
Our services at Newton Lodge support patients battling depression, schizophrenia and other mental health diseases to help them live happy, normal and independent lives.
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“The stop smoking service provided me with the help I needed”
After smoking for 30 years, Ken decided to quit smoking in order to improve his health. Now, four months later, Ken is enjoying the benefits of being smoke-free. Ken’s story “I decided to give up smoking for a number of reasons; mainly because of my …
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