Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News, Pause for Thought on 30th September, 2021
Life is an intricate balance, a multitude of complicated systems that sustain us, both internally and externally, day by day. Jez Brown, Lead Chaplain, talks about the fragility of these systems and how kindness and understanding are so important in keeping a balance. Jez says: "One of the hazards for us...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Events and conferences, News on 30th September, 2021
Each year in October we celebrate Black History Month. Black History Month 2021 marks 18 months since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, which sparked a global amplification of the Black Lives Matter movement and the need for racial justice. The theme...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 29th September, 2021
This week we are marking Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. You may wonder why there is a need to raise awareness of the mental health of black mothers but it becomes obvious when you consider some of the facts shared as part of this year's campaign. Black women are four...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Charity, News on 23rd September, 2021
This weekend we have three incredible people taking on some inspiring feats to raise money for the DPT Charity to support our mental health and learning disability services. On Saturday Angela Moon, Specialist Occupational Therapist and Ruth Shearman, Clerical Worker take on a 15,000ft tandem skydive. Angela said: “I am always positively...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Charity, News on 23rd September, 2021
On Sunday 12 September we had some incredible staff and supporters take part in the Torbay Half Marathon and 10K to raise money for the DPT Charity. Jointly they have raised more than £4,000 to support enhancements to our services. A huge well done to everyone that took part, pushing themselves...