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.
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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
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‘First of its kind’ eating disorder support to be created for young people in Hampshire
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Young people get the Prom experience despite mental health challenges
12 July 2023For many teenagers, Prom represents an important milestone in their young lives. However, young people who experience severe mental health problems often miss out on these significant events due to their challenges. Following the completion of their GCSEs, young people at Austen House were able to celebrate their Prom.
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Southern Health celebrates local NHS with annual Star Awards
10 July 2023Southern Health has announced the 12 winners of its annual Star Awards during the NHS 75th birthday week. Held at the Winchester Guildhall last Friday, the awards recognise NHS teams and individuals who have gone above and beyond in their care for patients.
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NHS gambling service expands to offer support to people living in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and West Berkshire
3 July 2023As of 3 July, people living in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and West Berkshire who are affected by harmful gambling, will be able to refer to the NHS Southern Gambling Service, a specialist gambling service, for support and treatment.
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Local NHS workers recognised for outstanding patient care
26 June 2023Ben Holt and Gena Lundqvist- two healthcare support workers from local NHS Trust, Southern Health - have been awarded a coveted national ‘Chief Nursing Officer Award’ for healthcare support workers.
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Paw-some day for pups at PATnic
26 June 2023Southern Health welcomed four furry friends and their owners to a ‘PATnic’ (Pets as Therapy Picnic) at Southfield hospital at Tatchbury Mount. The day was complete with music, food and giant outdoor games.
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Trust awarded second star accreditation for Carers Trust's Triangle of Care programme
21 June 2023Southern Health NHS Foundation is delighted to announce it has achieved star 2 as part of the Triangle of Care accreditation process through the Carers Trust, for its work with families and carers of patients experiencing mental health illnesses.