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NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of community health and mental health services across the north east London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Essex and Kent and Medway.
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Deputy CEO, Dr Mohit Venkataram on South Asian Heritage Month
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The UK celebrates South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) from 18 July to 17 August and NELFT is marking the month by sharing Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO), Dr Mohit Venkataram’s story.
Read Deputy CEO, Dr Mohit Venkataram on South Asian Heritage Month…NELFT host Psychological Professions Summer School
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NELFT hosted its first Psychological Professions Summer School for students from sixth form and colleges across North East London.
Read NELFT host Psychological Professions Summer School…CAMHS Team Leader, Dean, shares his story on Black Leaders Awareness Day
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18 July marks Black Leaders Awareness Day which recognises the contributions of black leaders to society throughout history.
Read CAMHS Team Leader, Dean, shares his story on Black Leaders Awareness Day…Draft public consultation feedback reports on proposed changes to services at local community hospitals - now published
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The public consultation hearings sessions were special events where groups or individuals presented directly to NHS leaders on the issues they thought were important and should be included in the consultation.
Read Draft public consultation feedback reports on proposed changes to services at local community hospitals - now published…New infant feeding support service for new mums in Thurrock
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NELFT is introducing an extended seven-day week infant feeding support service in Thurrock.
Read New infant feeding support service for new mums in Thurrock…The NHS turns 76
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On 5 July the NHS will mark its 76th year, and with over 350 different careers available across the NHS, there are plenty of ways to join the celebrations.
Read The NHS turns 76…PCREF hold South Asian Women Community Engagement Session
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On 10 June, the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) in partnership with The Wellbeing Hub (Black Women Kindness Initiative) held a focus session concentrating on South Asian women in Redbridge.
Read PCREF hold South Asian Women Community Engagement Session…Did you know NELFT is a Veteran Aware Accredited Trust?
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Did you know that we are a Veteran Aware Accredited Trust, and as such, we have a good awareness and an understanding of the healthcare needs of the local Armed Forces Community.
Read Did you know NELFT is a Veteran Aware Accredited Trust?…NELFT celebrate Learning Disabilities Awareness Week with Listening and Learning events
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Last week, to mark Learning Disability Awareness Week, NELFT’s Learning Disability teams held various events to highlight to the community what support is available for those with learning disabilities.
Read NELFT celebrate Learning Disabilities Awareness Week with Listening and Learning events…Reserves Day 2024
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Today is Reserves Day and we would like to thank all Reservists across the UK for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving our country.
Read Reserves Day 2024…In conversation with Rob Webster at the Future of Primary Care Webinar
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Over 200 people registered for this months’ ‘Future of Primary Care’ webinar. The session featured Rob Webster, Chief Executive of West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, who shared valuable insights and experiences from West Yorkshire, emphasising the importance of trust, collaboration, and systemic integration in enhancing primary care services.
Read In conversation with Rob Webster at the Future of Primary Care Webinar…Windrush Day 2024
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NELFT is marking Windrush Day by recognising all NHS colleagues connected to the Windrush’s arrival to the UK.
Read Windrush Day 2024…Step into the NHS Work Experience opportunity for 16-18 year olds
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Are you 16-18 years of age and eager to explore the many diverse careers available in Health and Social Care?
NELFT in partnership Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT), Care City and BHR Health and Care Academy are hosting a week worth of workshops to learn about careers in health and social care.
Read Step into the NHS Work Experience opportunity for 16-18 year olds…