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NSFT mental health
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Our #IND2024 in conversation event will see our panel talk about their nursing careers, experiences and what inspires and motivates them to care for others in an MS Teams live event on Thursday 16 May, 16:15 to 17:00. Learn more here
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We're pleased to announce that @Tumi_Banda will join us as interim Chief Nursing Officer from 10 July. Tumi brings much experience to the role and is committed to ensuring people’s voices are heard and acted upon to create positive improvement. Read more
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NSFT appoints new chief executive -
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A hugely warm welcome to @cathbyford who joins the #NSFTFamily today as our Chief People Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer 🤗
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Our Chief Nurse has secured a new role with one of the largest mental health, learning disability and community trusts. Diane Hull, who joined NSFT in 2018, has been appointed Exec Director of Nursing, AHPs and Quality @NottsHealthcare Congratulations Di!
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New Chief Nurse appointed at NSFT -
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A report by health regulators praising the Trust for ‘early improvements in almost all areas’ is an encouraging start but there is a still a way to go #ImprovingNSFT
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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) has pledged its support to a campaign which aims to ensure that people with serious mental illness can also access timely, effective and consistent care for their physical health -
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Latest news: We're pleased to announce that @ZoeBillingham is joining us as our Chair. Welcome to the #NSFTFamily Zoe. Read more 👉
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Huge congratulations and well done to Paul who has been nominated for the Breaking Down Barriers Award in the 2021 National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards to be judged this autumn. Paul is a Peer Support Worker and puts together our Easy Read materials @NSFTGreen_Light
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Recruitment success as new staff take up their posts: NSFT has welcomed a 30-strong team of clinical and support staff to run a new service which will provide vital care and treatment for mothers with severe mental health conditions -
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Leading specialist nurse, Sue Bridges, from Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT), has been invited to the House of Commons to celebrate the centenary of learning disability nursing -
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A Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) inpatient unit for young people with acute mental health conditions has been awarded a prized accreditation in recognition of the quality of care it provides -
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We have recruited more than 30 mental health nurses, assistant practitioners, therapists, support workers, social workers and nursery nurses to run our new Kingfisher Mother and Baby Unit, so mums with mental health issues can stay with their babies -
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We're pleased to announce that Cath Byford will be joining us as Chief People Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer in the summer. Welcome to the team Cath! @CathByford @NHSNWCCG
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We are improving – considerable progress recognised by @CareQualityComm , but we still have more to do. The hard work of everyone and our considerable progress has meant an improved overall trust rating. Read more at:
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Dedicated mental health service for rough sleepers launches -
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Unsung Hero Award (Non-clinical) - Liz Keay #PuttingPeopleFirst @NSFTtweets
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Our FirstResponse 24/7 helpline launched today and huge thanks go to the team manning the phones. It offers immediate advice, support and signposting for people with mental health difficulties and is open to all. Call 0808 196 3494. #NSFTJoinin
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Menopause specialist, @drlouisenewson is joining us for a public suicide prevention event. The event which is open to anyone to attend will explore the links between menopause and suicide. Join us on Tuesday 15 March 12 -1pm Get the joining link 👉
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Clinical Achievement Award - Sue Bridges #PuttingPeopleFirst @NSFTtweets
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Celebrating our mental health nurses #MHNursesDay -
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In these challenging times, it’s those small acts of kindness and events like #ClapForOurCarers that show how valued our health service is, and how grateful we are to those who work in it. 👏 #ThankYouNHS #NSFTjoinin
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Launched today: NSFT First Response is a 24/7 helpline offering immediate advice, support and signposting for people with mental health difficulties. Call 0808 196 3494 #NSFTJoinin
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Sue is the best learning disability nurse in England -
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We're honoured that both @KatyMontgomerie and @DrGilluley have joined us for our LGBT+ History Month Conference. If you missed them earlier this week recordings are now available to playback on our conference platform. Register and login here #LGBTHM22
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We're pleased to share with you that Stuart Richardson has been appointed as our new CEO . Stuart is a learning disability nurse by background and is committed to improving services in #Suffolk & #Norfolk Read more 👉 #MentalHealth
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Thank you to Tracey, Lead Nurse at Wedgwood House in West Suffolk. Tracey recently received this compliment "Tracey is such an inspirational leader - she works extremely hard, always with time and space to discuss staff issues." and we couldn't agree more. #ThankYou #NSFTFamily
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The winner of the Staff Excellence Award for Compassion in Action - clinical is... Kathryn Barrow, Acute Learning Disability service manager from Walker Close, Ipswich Congratulations Kathryn! #NSFTStaffAwards
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Staff have had a great day showing people around our new Kingfisher Mother and Baby Unit, which will help mums stay with their babies while receiving care for conditions such as severe postnatal depression and postpartum psychosis. Read more here -
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From today anyone needing urgent mental health support in Norfolk or Suffolk can call 111 and select option 2. Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 111 option 2 replaces the First Response Line. The team is still the same – there’s just a new number to call.
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A former service user who suffered online abuse has teamed up with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) to encourage more respectful communication on social media -
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Launched today: If you feel unsafe, distressed or worried about your mental health you can call the NSFT First Response helpline 24/7 on 0808 196 3494 #NSFTJoinin
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Public Choice: Outstanding Care and Compassion Award (Adult Services) - Howard Tidman #PuttingPeopleFirst @NSFTtweets
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Inspirational Leader Award - Vanessa Cotter #PuttingPeopleFirst @NSFTtweets
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We apologise for any offence caused by our previous tweet. We absolutely recognise women as the majority group for this service, unfortunately the Twitter character count led to us omitting this in favour of the more inclusive and nationally used term ‘birthing people’. (1/2)
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When is it ok to draw on the walls at school? When it's @charliemackesy doing the drawing. Huge thanks Charlie for the beautiful artwork telling a story of hope, strength, kindness and love at @HorizonSchool5 at @DragonflyUnit . They'll have a massive impact on the patients!
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Team of the Year Award - Recovery College #PuttingPeopleFirst @NSFTtweets
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Staff scored ‘Good’ for being caring in seven out of eight areas #ImprovingNSFT
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Say Hi to Sue who is a Consultant Nurse specialising in #LearningDisabilities and #Autism . We are so proud that Sue is part of our #NSFTFamily and thankful for her focus on The Green Light agenda - detail here #keephoLDNon
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Launched today: The NSFT First Response helpline is staffed by trained mental health professionals who will be able to listen to your concerns and help you get the support you need. Call 24/7 on 0808 196 3494 #NSFTJoinin
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"Inspirational" nurse shortlisted for national honour -
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Celebrating the dedicated staff who 'Put People First' -
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Emerging Talent Award (Non-clinical) - Matthew Day #PuttingPeopleFirst @NSFTtweets
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A big 'thank you' to all the service users, carers and colleagues who took the time to nominate NSFT staff for awards in the Putting People First Staff Awards 2018/19 - the winners will be announced on Thursday -
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Say Hi to Glenda, recently described as an 'exemplary of a Good Practice Education Facilitator' and we couldn't agree more! Well done and thank you Glenda #NSFTFamily
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NSFT mental health
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This week we've been introducing our Peer Support Workers to you. Today we meet Emma who works on Northgate and Southgate Wards to support people who use our services. Find out more by taking a look at our Peer Support Workers video here #NSFTFamily
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The NSFT First Response helpline is staffed by trained mental health professionals who will be able to listen to your concerns and help you get the support you need. Call 24/7 on 0808 196 3494 #NSFTJoinin
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Innovation award - Green Light Champions #PuttingPeopleFirst @NSFTtweets
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Mental health trust praised in national report -
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Specialist mental health service for new mums officially launches -
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The number of people waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment down to 134 compared with 224 in July last year, a 40% reduction.
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Say Hi to Paul 👋🏼 Paul is the Lead Nurse of our Children, Families and Young People’s (CFYP) Care Group in Suffolk and started the role in June this year #NSFTFamily
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Saying ‘thank you’ to our staff and ensuring they understand how much they are valued is vital for their wellbeing and that of our patients. Our Putting People First Staff Awards ceremony is tomorrow -
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New Chair for Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust -
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Leading artists brighten lives of service users at mental health trust -
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The man behind this mask is Tim, a service manager in Suffolk. Tim has been thanked for the valued support provided to his staff, with initiatives to support their wellbeing, whilst recognising the busy roles they undertake. #ThankYou Tim #NSFTFamily
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Unsung Hero Award (Clinical) - James Miles #PuttingPeopleFirst @NSFTtweets
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People living in Norfolk and Suffolk can now get information and advice to help them safeguard their wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic through interactive webinars organised by NSFT - #coronavirus #covid19 #wellbeing #health
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Improving the environment with inspiration from nature -
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Extra support for families affected by suicide -
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CEO Jonathan Warren makes the bold pledge as part of NSFT’s new strategy to be in the top quarter of mental health trusts within the next five years for the quality and safety of the services it provides #NSFTAGMAMM
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We're so proud to report that Dr Beth Mosley has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List 2022. Read more here: So well deserved @drbethmosley ☺️
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NSFT announces appointment to important new post -
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Ward reopens following successful recruitment campaign -
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Priscilla Nzounhenda, chair of our BME network calls on minority ethnic groups to get their COVID-19 vaccine in a film released today. "Our fear of trying a new vaccine should be overcome, not only by the desire to live but to protect our loved ones.”
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Rainbow badge shows that mental health staff at NSFT care, whoever you are -
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Many congratulations to Dragonfly, our child and adolescent mental health ward, which has achieved a significantly improved overall rating of ‘good’ in our latest CQC report. Well done to you all!
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New CEO announced at NSFT -
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Health, social and care workers in Norfolk and Suffolk can now phone a dedicated and confidential support service, if they need support.
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Here is Gemma, Psychiatric Liaison Team Leader at W.Suffolk Hospital. Gemma received this compliment "thank you for your hard work in securing this change in provision for children and young people. I fully appreciate how much work this must have been for you and the team".
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The CQC gave NSFT an improved rating of ‘requires improvement’, having been considered inadequate just over a year ago #ImprovingNSFT
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Peer support workers promote mental health help at @NorwichCityFC game with @CedricAnselin pictures by @JASONP1X
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Service users and carers are being invited to help shape the future of mental health care -
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We're so thankful for @suffolkpcn and friends for these wonderful hearts. Donated in pairs, they're a way for our service users to feel close to those they can't be with. One heart is held by those in our care, the other is given to their nearest friend or relative #ThankYou
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"I wanted to support people who were disadvantaged" - NSFT Chief Operating Officer Stuart Richardson, who qualified as a learning disability nurse in 1993. Read Stuart's story - #RNLD #NSFTjobs
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Face-down restraints and seclusion of patients reduced by a quarter in six months.
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Our Kingfisher Mother and Baby Unit received these lovely pamper packs and baby books from the very generous @ActionOnPP - #ThankYou so much for making a difference 😊
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A nurse who joined Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) as part of a pilot programme which helps refugees to escape conflict has spoken of her pride after passing additional exams and receiving her nursing pin in the UK. Read the full story here
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New mother and baby unit to provide specialist mental health help closer to home -
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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) has appointed a specialist Family Liaison Officer to increase the support provided to people who have been bereaved by suicide - #WSPD
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New Chief Nurse to take up her role -
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Diane Hull, Chief Nurse with NSFT: “We are delighted that this important project is complete, and the fantastic new Samphire Ward can welcome its first patients." #NSFT #SamphireWard @SamphireNSFT
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Health Minister Jo Churchill @Jochurchill4 visited Wedgwood House in her Bury St Edmunds constituency yesterday to learn more about services provided there by @NSFTtweets She is with NSFT CEO Jonathan Warren (right) and Dr Ed Garratt, Chief Officer of Suffolk’s two CCGs.
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We’re marking #WorldSuicidePreventionDay by launching an initiative which will see staff and inpatients work together to develop a comprehensive plan to keep service users safe after discharge. Read more - #WSPD #WSPD2020 #SuicidePrevention #StepCloser
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The finishing touches have been added to an attractive healing garden for service users, carers and staff to enjoy, thanks to the generosity of Co-op shoppers -
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Celebrating people who care at the staff awards #puttingpeoplefirst @NSFTtweets
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During a visit by @CNOengland to our Trust on Friday, Diane Palmer, Director of Specialist Services, was delighted to share her pioneering work to raise awareness of PANS and PANDAS. Find out more about PANS / PANDAS at #PANSPANDASawareness
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Health Secretary @MattHancock has today confirmed funding for our Hellesdon Hospital project - four new 20-bed wards. #OurNHSplaces
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Meet the loveable Pets As Therapy dogs at our Mental Health Fair at Norwich Forum today, this World Mental Health Day #WMHD2019
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It's Nurses Day tomorrow! Celebrate the great work our nurses do and find out more about some of our wonderful staff -
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Our Mental Health Liaison Team based at @JamesPagetNHS are delivering improved response times for those in need. Well done and thank you team 👏🏻 Great partnership working for the benefit of our community @NorfolkMind
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Here is Robert our Library Manager. A recent compliment said "I feel Rob has worked incredibly hard to ensure that staff and students can access the material they seek." #ThankYou Robert for your continued dedication in these recent strange times #NSFTFamily
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Young people receiving care from NSFT's Dragonfly Unit have created a long-lasting legacy to give hope and comfort to future patients by stitching positive thoughts into a Cloth of Kindness -
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New project aims to make it easier to enjoy the great outdoors - NSFT has been selected to take part in an innovative national project designed to make it easier for inpatients to enjoy time outdoors by increasing their access to green spaces -
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The NSFT First Response helpline is open to healthcare professionals, ambulance staff, GPs, as well as social care colleagues and police personnel working with individuals who are undergoing mental health difficulties. Call 24/7 on 0808 196 3494 #NSFTJoinin
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The Coastal and Ipswich Older People’s Community Teams of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded the prestigious ACOMHS accreditation by the Royal College of Psychiatrists after undergoing a rigorous review. Read more
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Congratulations to all our finalists who attended last night's Staff Excellence Awards - & a huge thank you to all guests who attended plus everyone who has supported our awards, including those who kindly sponsored the event or donated prizes. #NSFTStaffAwards #NSFTFamily 🎉 ☺️
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