Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 23rd May, 2022
During Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May), people across Devon were able to find out more about ambitious work happening across the county to transform community mental health services. Staff from Devon Partnership Trust (DPT) visited a number of community hospitals and events including Exeter Pride and the Newton Abbot Wellbeing...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Carers, Mental health, News on 18th May, 2022
If you noticed that you had some mild problems with your memory and you were worried that it might be a dementia, would you go to your doctor? If you were concerned about an elderly relative or friend who had some mild memory problems that you thought may be a...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News, Nursing on 17th May, 2022
Applications now open on NHS jobs for Mental Health Nursing Apprenticeships and Top ups for Nursing Associates or Assistant Practitioners with DPT We are pleased to announce that applications for our next intake of Mental Health Nurse Apprentices are now live on NHS Jobs. If you are interested in the full four...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News, Recovery and wellbeing on 13th May, 2022
Dementia Action Week is run every year by the Alzheimer's Society to encourage people across the UK to 'act on Dementia'. Research conducted by the society shows that the biggest barrier to people getting a dementia diagnosis is the misconception that memory loss is a natural sign of ageing. It...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News, Recovery and wellbeing on 13th May, 2022
Over the last two years the effects of COVID-19 have had a significant impact on older people. Due to lockdowns and social isolation, many were unable to spend time with loved ones and engage in social activities. Most of us will feel lonely in some point of our lives, but this...