Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News on 30th September, 2023
ADHD medication national shortage (Separate advice for GPs) On 27 September the Department of Health and Social Care issued a National Patient Safety Alert informing us of a national shortage of methylphenidate prolonged-release capsules and tablets, lisdexamfetamine capsules and guanfacine prolonged-release tablets. Read more
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in #ProudofDPT, News on 26th September, 2023
We are delighted to announce that we have received the National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark from the NHS England National Preceptorship Programme. Established in November 2021, the National Preceptorship Programme's mission is to create a Preceptorship Framework for Nursing in England, along with associated quality standards for all health and...
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...