Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 28th February, 2018
This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week and in acknowledgement of this, the Haldon is holding a “Sock it to eating disorders” day. Please join us in showing your socks off in support of raising awareness of these misunderstood and often devastating mental illnesses. If you want to donate to Beat, the...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News on 26th February, 2018
Do you enjoy working with people? Are you passionate about mental health and learning disability? Are you looking to get more involved with your local community? If this sounds like you, Haytor Ward needs you! We provide mental health and learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist and secure services for the...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News on 14th February, 2018
This July will see the NHS reach its 70th Birthday. We are joining in the celebrations and want to hear your stories of mental health and learning disability services in Devon over the years. We would love for you to get involved by sharing any photographs or memories you or anyone...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 6th February, 2018
This month's BBC Radio Devon phone-in takes place on 6 February 2018 from 1.30 on the Janet Kipling show. The topic being discussed is Open Dialogue and other therapeutic interventions in psychiatry, including the work of Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams. In the studio will be Dr Tim Dickinson, Consultant Psychiatrist, Torbay...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 5th February, 2018
The government has set up an Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983 – the law in England and Wales that covers assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental disorder. This includes when a person can be admitted, detained, and treated in hospital without their agreement. The review...