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              Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, children's, learning disability and substance misuse services. Feed monitored 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
              
              Derbyshire, United Kingdom
            
            
              
              Joined August 2012
            
            
           Learning Disability Nursesโ Day is an opportunity to celebrate learning disability nurses who make an impact on the lives of people with learning disabilities, their families and the wider community. Rachel Johnson, Lead Strategic Health Facilitator, shares her thoughts ๐ฃ 
          
                
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             Congratulations to Chair, Selina Ullah and Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Subodh Dave, who have been named by the HSJ as two of the 50 most influential Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people in health. Read more:  https://t.co/pVdx8fsaPa 
          
          
                
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             A nurse with 48 yearsโ service and โlife-savingโ psychiatrist were amongst those honoured at our annual Honouring Excellent and Really Terrific Staff (HEARTS) Awards. Read the full story and see the list of winners on our website -  https://t.co/EAuxnINeo3 
          
          
                
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             To all of our colleagues, friends, neighbours, partners and those in our care, who celebrate this auspicious Festival of Lights, we wish you a year rich with love, happiness, prosperity and wisdom. Happy Diwali to you and your family. #HappyDiwali2025
          
          
                
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             Weโre pleased the Trust took home eight certificate of merits at the @ApnaNhs Awards! The event highlights the contributions of NHS staff and reinforces our commitment to inclusion and equality. Well done to all finalists - your dedication and hardwork inspires us all ๐ 
          
                
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             Finalists and colleagues have arrived at the @ApnaNhs awards ceremony, dressed to impress and ready to celebrate! Tonight is all about honouring compassion, excellence and the power of representation. Best of luck to our finalists tonight! ๐ #ApnaNHSAwards
          
          
                
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             Good luck to our finalists at this year's @ApnaNhs Awards ceremony taking place tomorrow evening. This year we've had a record eight colleagues and teams shortlisted at the national awards scheme. View the finalists on the Trust's website:  https://t.co/rmPrgVMG1h 
          
          
                
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             His Majestyโs Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire led a celebration event for the opening of our newly built mental health facility in Chesterfield. The event marked a major milestone in the Trustโs Making Room for Dignity programme. View the full story here -  https://t.co/zEpiuQwXhL 
          
          
                
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             To mark today's official opening of the Derwent Unit, a beautifully crafted plaque is now proudly displayed in the unit's reception area. Thank you to everyone who joined us today, on #WorldMentalHealthDay, to celebrate the official opening of the Derwent Unit. 
          
                
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             As the ribbon is cut, we are thrilled to announce that Derbyshire Healthcareโs Derwent Unit, a specialist mental health unit for working age adults, is officially open ๐ฅณ 
          
                
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             The Derwent Unit opening ceremony will be starting shortly, and we are thrilled to be sharing with occasion with HM Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire as well of a number of special guests, including several individuals currently receiving care on our wards. 
          
                
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             The opening of the unit, which welcomed its first patients back in March, marks a new era in mental health care in Derbyshire, coming after years of research, planning and building, all in collaboration with staff, service users and carers. 
          
                
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             Today, on World Mental Health Day, we are incredibly proud to be joined by His Majestyโs Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Elizabeth Fothergill, CBE, for the official opening ceremony for the brand new Derwent Unit at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. 
          
                
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             As part of of our World Mental Health Day celebrations, our CAMHS Open Day will be taking place on Thursday 9 October at 2pm-5pm! ๐๐๐ Grab the family and join us at Temple House in Derby for a day filled with activities, stalls and an opportunity to meet our CAMHS team! ๐ 
          
                
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             This week we proudly celebrate SAS Week, recognising the vital contributions of our Specialty and Specialist doctors. We would like to thank our SAS colleagues for their dedication and celebrate their impact across the Trust and beyond.  https://t.co/YIjsDWxo7T 
          
          
                
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             The winners of our art competition have just been announced at our AMM! ๐ Our โWhat makes me happyโ art competition asked people to create a piece of art to show what makes them happy. View the finalists, runners up and winners and on our website now -  https://t.co/qfhx65wE12 
          
          
                
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             A reminder that our Annual Members Meeting takes place at 4pm todayโฐ The booking line via Eventbrite has now closed โ if you are interested in attending the Annual Members Meeting please click here to join:  https://t.co/DNax7MW0xK 
          
           This year, our Annual Members Meeting (AMM) is taking place virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 2 October at 4pm-6pm. ๐ฌGet involved: ๐Book a place -  https://t.co/tyYMdEHcuC  ๐Book a place or submit a question via email - dhcft.membership@nhs.net 1/2 ๐งต 
          
                
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             Black History Month is an opportunity to honour the achievements of black people and their contribution to society and he healthcare. We would like to thank all Black NHS staff at Derbyshire Healthcare for their vital contributions to the NHS and the communities we serve. 
          
                
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             World Pharmacistsโ Day is a time to celebrate all that Pharmacists have achieved and the amazing work they do every day. We want to say a particular โญthank youโญ๏ธ to the Pharmacy staff that are part of #TeamDerbyshireHealthcare, who do an incredible job every single day! 
          
                
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             ๐จArt comp winners to be announced! Our art competition was launched in June and was open to people living in Derbyshire. ๐Winners announced at AMM ๐Entries from finalists Cherry Tree, Tracie and Aubree below ๐View all 27 finalists at  https://t.co/qfhx65w6bu 
          
          
                
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