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.
“My journey has been enriched by the wonderful people I’ve met along the way” – Dylan’s story
Hello My name is Dylan Degman, and I am the project manager for lived experience and volunteering. I’m thrilled to share a bit about myself and what I’m currently working on as part of the Trust’s volunteer services team. Your interest and support mean a …
“My favourite part of this job is meeting new people…”
Hello, my name is Karen. I joined South West Yorkshire Foundation Trust as an Education Mental Health Practitioner almost three years ago. Now, I work in a large team in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service that supports children and young people experiencing mild …
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“As a clinical psychologist there are different parts to my job, and this is one of the reasons that I like what I do”
Hi, I’m Tom and I work as a clinical psychologist within a secure children’s home in my role with South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. This job involves me working with young people aged 10-18 years who live in the home, as well …
“Each and every psychological professional makes a significant contribution to the lives of the people we work with”
Hello my name is Tracey and I am the chief psychological professions officer for South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust. Psychological professionals play a hugely important role within the Trust, driven by their dedication to improving the psychological wellbeing of service users, carers and staff. …
“It is fantastic to be able to join a Trust that recognises the value of psychological professions”
Hello, my name is Beth and I am a clinical psychologist working within Calderdale Memory Service, at South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. I am new to my role within the Trust, and thought I would share a little about my pathway to …
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 …