Better Together e-news Summer 2019

Welcome to the latest e-newsletter version of your regular members’ magazine, keeping you up-to-date with all the Trust news and developments that have taken place since the summer.

In this issue, you’ll read about new services introduced to support people in mental health crisis, generous donations and fundraising activities undertaken by our staff members and much more…
 

Better Together e-News Summer 2019 

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News in brief

Orange lanyard initiative to support carers>>

A new initiative has been launched to benefit carers who are visiting their relatives.

Become a governor – develop yourself and gain invaluable skills>>

By becoming a governor you can build your CV and enhance your listening, decision making and influencing skills.

Community mental health survey>>

National community mental health survey is now out. If you have received it please take the time to complete it.

Writing my way to recovery>>

A service user who has struggled with managing their mental health is advocating her love for creative writing in supporting her recovery.

60 seconds with…Kathryn Hopkins>>

Kathryn is a service lead for Recovery College and allied health professionals deputy lead.

Freedom from eating disorders event>>

The county’s eating disorder service is inviting people to learn more about eating disorders from those with lived experience, their carers and health professionals.

Patient research ambassadors>>

Two new volunteers have joined the Trust as patient research ambassadors to promote and encourage people to take part in research.

Board changes>>

We are pleased to welcome two new appointments to the Trust Board. Brendan Hayes, Chief Executive and Dr Ananta Dave, Medical Director both joined in May.