LIFT – wellbeing after babyLIFT psychology service in Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset offers extensive programme of free psycho-educational courses, including the ‘Wellbeing after baby’ course for any parents or carers who are experiencing anxiety, depression or general stress since the birth of a baby. Read more »
Mental health awareness workshops for young people in SwindonThis project led by LIFT psychology in Swindon and Wiltshire delivered workshops to students at Swindon College to raise awareness of the psychological services available for young people in Swindon between 16 and 25 years old. Read more »
The Physical Health Portfolio for Physical Care in the Medium Secure UnitStaff at South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have developed a Physical Health Portfolio to ensure best practice in meeting the physical health needs of forensic service users. Read more »
Mobile apps for armed forces personnel and service veteransSouth Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have developed mobile apps for armed forces personnel and service veterans, which give information on signs and symptoms of core mental health problems and where to get help. Read more »
LIFT psychologyLIFT psychology provides a primary care psychology service covering Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North Somerset. Interventions include psycho-educational courses, self-help materials, online computer packages and individual sessions. Read more »
Improving physical health care in people with severe and enduring mental illnessThis project led by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust set out to improve the physical health of people with severe and enduring mental illness. Read more »
Supporting improved physical health care in LancashireLancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is using the Rethink Physical Health Check tool as part of a proactive approach to supporting improved physical health care for service users. Read more »
Enfield early intervention serviceThe Enfield Early Intervention in Psychosis Service has a clear protocol around physical health monitoring from the point of admission to the service. Read more »
Smoke free inpatient wards at Springfield University HospitalHume Ward in Springfield University Hospital, part of South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, is a smoke free zone and smoking is only allowed in an outdoor courtyard at certain times of the day. Read more »
Good Mood Football League in South West YorkshireThe Good Mood Football League, run by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, involves players who have all used mental health services. Read more »
Improving diabetes care for inpatients in SolentSolent NHS Trust has encouraged closer joint working between staff in the mental health inpatient unit and the diabetes clinic at the local hospital to improve diabetes care for inpatients. Read more »
Leicestershire Physical Health RegisterLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is pioneering an electronic register that could improve the long-term physical health prospects of people who are prescribed anti-psychotic drugs. Read more »
Teenage Health Project in BoltonThis project aimed to help young people aged 11-18 at Rivington, Blackrod and Ladybridge High School in Bolton to stay healthy and happy. Read more »
Enhanced mental health services in BristolThe appointment of a specialist mental health nurse at Concord Medical Centre in Bristol is delivering enhanced mental health services, providing better care for patients with mental health problems in a more efficient manner. Read more »
Imagine Your GoalsImagine Your Goals is a community based football programme run by Everton FC in the Community and Mersey Care NHS Trust. It offers local people living with mental health issues an opportunity to talk about their problems and seek support in a familiar environment. Read more »
Right Here Brighton and HoveThis project, led by young people aged 16-25, promotes the mental and emotional wellbeing of young people in Brighton and Hove. Read more »
Creativity WorksCreativity Works involves professional artists and wellbeing specialists running creative courses and community events that inspire people to explore, develop and grow. Read more »
Severe Mental Illness and physical health projectThis project in Manchester seeks to address some of the problems associated with the 10-25 year mortality gap for people with a mental illness. It focusses on the physical health needs of people with severe and enduring mental illness who are jointly managed by the mental health service and primary care. Read more »
Promoting the safe management of people with Severe Mental Illness by training practice nurses in primary careThis project, led by Dr Fiona Nolan, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, developed training for practice nurses and carried out research on the physical health needs of patients with Severe Mental Illness. Read more »
Stronger Barnsley Together initiativeThe aim of the Stronger Barnsley Together initiative is to make sure that the health and care needs of local people are met in the face of an increasingly difficult climate. Read more »