Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News, Recovery and wellbeing on 20th September, 2023
For National Fitness Day, we spoke to Jack Philips, Lead for Staff Physical Health and Wellbeing, about his role, what motivates him and some of his proudest achievements. What is the main purpose of your role? What does a typical day look like? My role is to provide exercise, activity and healthy...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in CAMHS, News on 19th September, 2023
We spoke to Holly Billington, Service Manager within Children and Family Health (CFHD), covering Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in schools and the community across Devon and Torbay. She told us about the purpose of her team, what she enjoys most about the role and what motivates her. What is the main...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in CAMHS, Mental health, News on 19th September, 2023
As children return to school after the long summer break, some may feel anxious about starting in a new classroom, learning different subjects or making friends. Our Mental Health Support Teams (part of Children and Family Health Devon) have partnered with BFB Labs to offer free access to the digital therapeutic...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Carers, News on 17th September, 2023
At Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT) we recognise the huge contribution families and carers make to the people they support and care for, our organisation and communities. As far as possible we work collaboratively with families and carers, recognising them as expert partners in care. “Carers and families bring a wealth...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News on 8th September, 2023
World Suicide Prevention Day is taking place this Sunday, 10 September and aims to raise awareness of suicide and how we can help to prevent people taking their own lives. This year continues the international theme of ‘Creating Hope Through Action’. Around 100 people take their own life in Devon every...