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CQC highlights need for improvements at County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (1128+ words) The report relates to Surgical Services, Community Health Services for Adults and the Trust's Well-led arrangements County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust says it's making changes after new reports from the health regulator highlighted several areas for improvement. The Care…...
Mental health rehabilitation wards in Hertfordshire rated "outstanding" by inspectors
6+ hour, 3+ min ago (360+ words) The CQC highlighted the personalised care and kindness shown by staff Inspectors have upgraded the rating for mental health rehabilitation wards run by Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, from "good" to "outstanding. These services cater to individuals with complex…...
William comforts mental health charity user on Norfolk visit
15+ hour, 37+ min ago (209+ words) The Prince of Wales visited the Anmer Social Club in Norfolk to support a mental health charity's initiative reaching rural communities. During the visit, Prince William comforted Paul Gannon, who was visibly moved while discussing the support he received from…...
New service to offer home-based mental health care for older adults
23+ hour, 41+ min ago (268+ words) Hospital at Home programme aims to transform mental health support in the community Older adults in Coventry and Warwickshire will soon benefit from a new service offering mental health care directly in their homes. The Hospital at Home initiative is…...
Inquest finds there were 'missed opportunities' to save the life of South Yorkshire businesswoman
15+ hour, 34+ min ago (346+ words) Dame Julie Kenny died at Doncaster Royal Infirmary last February An inquest at Doncaster Coroner's Court has found there were 'missed opportunities' to save the life of a 'much-loved' South Yorkshire businesswoman. Dame Julie Kenny died following emergency surgery at…...
Access to mental health support in schools grows across South West
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (536+ words) Efforts to support mental wellbeing in schools show promising results, say the Government Nearly six million children and young people now have access to mental health support in their schools and colleges across England. This represents an increase of approximately…...
Luton man jailed after police uncover converted firearms and weapons
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (302+ words) Investigation linked 49-year-old to illegal guns, stun devices and other prohibited weapons found during a search of his home A Luton man has been sentenced to five years in prison after police discovered a collection of firearms and weapons at…...
Recovering gambling addict from South Yorkshire urges people to 'be careful' during the World Cup
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (281+ words) During the last men's World Cup in 2022 - the charity Gam Care reported an 11% increase in demand from those needing support A recovering gambling addict from South Yorkshire is urging people to 'take extra care' over the next month or so....
Navy veteran travels 550 miles across Wales for charity
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (371+ words) A Royal Navy veteran has raised hundreds of pounds for leading homelessness charity by travelling across the South West and Wales on a speed-limited moped. Dafydd Ruston, known as Dave, took on the challenge to coincide with his retirement from…...
Ex-Reform Staffordshire councillor complains about "sexism and bullying
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (817+ words) Staffordshire county councillor Charlotte Kelly has defected from Reform to the Conservatives due to her former party's 'toxicity' An ex-Reform UK councillor who defected to the Conservatives says she was subjected to sexism and bullying in her former party. Staffordshire…...