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.
Pursuing my love of music
Since being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Kayla has worked to promote mental health awareness and challenge stigma, helping others to understand more about her condition whilst pursuing her love of music. Kayla Kavanagh is a singer-songwriter from Barnsley. Since being diagnosed with Borderline …
Our recovery colleges
Find out about how our recovery colleges are making a difference in South Yorkshire and learn how the courses are co-produced and co-facilitated with people who have lived experience. Hear from the staff running the college, the volunteers who are helping deliver the huge range …
Learning new ways to cope
As a child, Dani always felt she was different and struggled to make friends. At about 14 she started to self-harm. The Crisis team helped Dani get her life back on track and she learnt different techniques to cope. Over the years I’ve learnt to …
Goal setting helped Maureen rediscover her talents and passions
Complex health issues quickly led to a very different life for active Maureen. COPD, breathing difficulties and asthma were hard to cope with, alongside arthritis. Low mood and a lack of motivation meant Maureen wasn’t good at self-care but goal setting and health coaching led …
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Equine therapy has given me something to live for
When Michael’s wife suddenly died he spiralled into depression. Through equine therapy, he began his road to recovery by feeling free from his everyday worries and getting his confidence back.
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Creative recovery has opened up a whole new world
Jo is determined to overcome her anxiety, panic attacks and OCD. She’s embraced creative recovery through poetry and also now volunteering to help others.
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Art helped me on the road to recovery from depression
Art helped me on the road to recovery Annette was admitted to hospital a number of times as a result of her depression and her relationships struggled to cope. She started attending art classes and art became her passion and she since set up her …
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The NHS helped my husband to die at home
When Trish’s husband was dying his greatest wish was to be at home. Staff from the Trust supported both Trish and her husband through this difficult time.
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How the Horizon Centre helps us live a more independent life
Tammie and Tiffany are determined to live an independent life – with the help from the Horizon Centre for their physical and learning disabilities.
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How Admiral Nurses helped me cope when mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Janet has been receiving support from the Trust’s Admiral Nurses in Kirklees. In this short film, she explains more about how the nurses have helped her adjust to her caring role with continued support and advice.