We’ve extended our RISE talent development programme to staff at @MSEHospitals @Provide_CIC @MSEssex_ICS. RISE is part of our commitment to ensure all our staff have equitable opportunities for career development. Read more:

Today’s date is 24/7, which is #SamaritansAwarenessDay. Remember that when life is difficult, @Samaritans are there to listen 24/7.

Some outpatient appointments are being rescheduled due to industrial action by doctors between 25 and 30 July - patients affected have been contacted directly. If you are in mental health crisis, call 111 and select the option for mental health.

Please leave extra time if you are travelling to the Linden Centre or Crystal Centre on the Broomfield Hospital site. Diversions are in place due to roadworks in the area.

A big thank you to Perrywood garden centre for helping young people receiving care at our ward in Rochford who are creating a patio garden. It will give them a space to enjoy and somewhere to grow plants and vegetables. Find out more:

Ofsted has praised one of our education departments as a “school where kindness shapes daily life”. The Poplar Therapeutic Education Department supports young people who are receiving inpatient mental health care at Rochford Hospital. Read more at

We’re taking part in research into the benefits of an education programme that helps families of people who have been diagnosed with specific mental health conditions. Read more at

Today marks the 77th anniversary of the NHS. Thank you to the frontline staff, support services, volunteers, students and partners across the NHS who help make a difference to patients every day.

People with experience of mental health services are helping to improve care and understanding for individuals impacted by trauma. For example, they've created the Trauma Buddy passport for patients to let staff know quickly how best to help them:

This @ArmedForcesDay we're proud to show our support for the armed forces community. We work with partners to deliver Op COURAGE for the East of England, a specialist mental health service for veterans. Find out more about how Op COURAGE can help:

RT @NHSArmedForces: Anthony, a veteran Royal Marines Bugler, was diagnosed with complex PTSD last year. He's learnt a lot about PTSD as an….

RT @NHSArmedForces: Sarah wants to help her fellow veterans with their mental health and wellbeing this #ArmedForcesWeek and #PTSDAwareness….

RT @NHSArmedForces: Flo* is a military spouse working with #OpRESTORE to help veterans get physical health and wellbeing support. She told….

RT @NHSArmedForces: Have you ever served in the Armed Forces? Does your GP know? It could be relevant to your health and means you’ll get t….

“I can’t speak highly enough of Op COURAGE. If anyone is in two minds about taking that step to therapy, it’s not easy but it can be so rewarding.”. Ex-Royal Marine Steve shares how treatment for PTSD changed his life: #ArmedForcesWeek.#SaluteOurForces

Ex-soldier Tony has shared how Op COURAGE, a specialist mental health service for veterans and their families, has helped him when he’s struggled with his mental health. Read his story at: #ArmedForcesWeek.#ReservesDay.#SaluteOurForces.@ArmedForcesDay

A social group in Thurrock is giving older people and their carers a much-needed place to get informal support for their mental wellbeing. Read more at @thurrockcouncil.@MSEssex_ICS

A fishing programme for people experiencing mental health conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder and depression has been highly commended in a national award scheme. Read more at @Uni_of_Essex

RT @PositivePracti1: An excellent innovative project - highly commended in the National #MHAwards25 ICARP and @EPUTNHS #PPiMH @tonyr2011.

A specialist mental health service for mums and their families has won the award for Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health in the @PositivePracti1 awards. Read more: