Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in #ProudofDPT, News on 27th March, 2019
We are so proud to say that Melanie Walker, Chief Executive, has been ranked in the Top 50 Chief Executives List by the Health Service Journal (HSJ) for the second year in a row. Judges were asked to assess chief executives on three criteria: leadership style and personal example; the performance...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Charity, News on 26th March, 2019
During December and January the Torquay Round Table chose our charity and in particular Adult services in Torbay to support via their Santa Sleigh activity, taking Father Christmas around the bay and their well-attended Burns Night, which is organised with the Ladies Circle and raised an incredible £2,477.93. Richard Derrick from the Torquay...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in #ProudofDPT, Learning disability, News on 21st March, 2019
Today is World Down’s Syndrome Day (WDSD), which brings people from all over the world together to raise awareness of, and celebrate the lives of people with, Down’s Syndrome. Down Syndrome International has joined up with national charities, such as the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) in the UK, to develop activities...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 21st March, 2019
Today is NHS Sustainability day. The day is about celebrating the importance sustainable development plays within our national health services. Through this annual day, NHS and Health professionals can showcase how they are driving sustainability whilst celebrating their achievements and engaging with staff, patients and visitors. The Board of Directors approved...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News on 19th March, 2019
In celebration of World Social Work Day on 19 March 2019, social workers from across the peninsula are participating in a south west regional seminar at Buckfast Abbey promoting strengths-based approaches. Chief social workers Lyn Romeo and Isabelle Trowler, along with a host of nationally acclaimed academics and commentators, will be...