The most supportive organisations for Britain’s Armed Forces from both the private and public sectors have been announced today, 30 July 2020. We are delighted to be named as one of these organisations having been awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award.

Could you make a difference to your local NHS?

At NELFT the views of our patients, local residents and staff are vital in ensuring that our services meet the needs of our communities now and in the future. If you would like to give your community a voice and help shape the services we deliver, nominate yourself to become a governor of our Trust.

Dr Mohan Bhat, our associate medical director and consultant old age psychiatrist, has highlighted his experience working in the NHS during the pandemic in a recent Eastern Eye article.

The Redbridge Talking Therapies team have produced a series of podcasts to help both staff and patients to develop their coping skills in these unprecedented and challenging times.

The South Hornchurch School Nursing team found a new way to give their annual talk to year 6 girls at James Oglethorpe Primary School and delivered their puberty talk virtually this year.

The NELFT voluntary services team have launched a new patient messaging system for patients at Brentwood Community Hospital.

At a time when many friends and family are unable to visit their loved ones in hospitals and inpatient settings, this all important service will help them stay in touch with their loved ones and help to keep their spirits up.