Introduction
Welcome to the News and Views hub. Here you will find the latest news from across Southern Health, links to our social media and blogs from our staff on key health related topics.
To find out more or to contact the Communications Team please e-mail us.
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Southern Health Podcasts
- Unashamedly You — The Importance of Pride Month at Southern Health by Dr Satnam Sagoo
- What are your thoughts on Valentine’s Day? by The Chaplaincy
- Success of the Individual Placement and Support service, by Paul Draycott
- Blurring boundaries between 'health' and 'housing' by Jon Pritchard
- Proud to be an Ally by Paul Draycott
- The Magic of Eid ul Fitr by Dr Kharrum Sadiq
- COVID-19 – a year in the role of IPC by Jacky Hunt IPC lead nurse
- The spirit of Ramadan by Dr Kharrum Sadiq
- Our response to the Government report on race and ethnic disparity by Paul Draycott
- International Women’s Day - leading by example
- COVID-19 vaccine – our responsibility as NHS workers by Dr Karl Marlowe
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Mental health reporting
Journalists looking for information on the most appropriate ways of reporting emotional crises or mental health issues - including suicide - may like to refer to the guidelines by the Samaritans which are supported by most media organisations and professional bodies.
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Passionate NHS director retires after 50 years’ service
30 November 2023Ginny Taylor, Associate Director of Operations for Children and Family Services in Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, retires this week after more than 20 years in the Trust, and 50 years in the NHS.
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‘First of its kind’ eating disorder support for young people opens in Hampshire.
23 November 2023A revolutionary way to help young people with eating disorders has now opened in Hampshire, following confirmation of £1.6million of additional funding for the county.
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Championing carers rights by providing dedicated support for carers
22 November 2023Its Carers Rights Day on Thursday 23 November and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust are raising awareness of carers rights and highlighting the role of their carer leads within their mental health services.
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Bringing communities together to break down barriers surrounding mental health
6 November 2023Local NHS mental health trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, and St Denys Activity Group, who support mental health in the community, have come together for a second year running to jointly host a mental health awareness event in Southampton on Saturday 25 November. All are welcome to attend.
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The Trust recognised for supporting international nurses and allowing them to thrive
31 October 2023The Trust has been awarded the NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award, by NHS England. This award recognises the Trust’s work in international recruitment and the physical and emotional support they provide to new staff joining the Trust from overseas.
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Alternative appointment choice – Patient Initiated Digital Mutual Aid System (PIDMAS)
31 October 2023National announcement for scheme where patients waiting longer than 40 weeks could move to a different hospital to receive care sooner
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Local healthcare worker named Allied Health Professional of the Year
13 October 2023Sue Norman, an advanced clinical practitioner working in the urgent community response team, has been shortlisted for a NHS England Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Award.
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Fundraising ramps up for skate project in Sierra Leone
13 October 2023Cameron Duncan, who works at Gosport War Memorial Hospital, is the co-founder of BoardersNotBorders (BNB), a charity that uses the power of skateboarding to improve disadvantaged communities, including providing youth outreach, education programs, and dedicated social advocacy initiatives.