Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 28th June, 2024
For Armed Forces Day (Saturday, 29 June), we spoke to navy veteran Ian, who says the support he received from our Veterans Service transformed his life. Ian’s story: “I had used my post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to survive and to ‘beat’ anxiety but it made me prickly and feel as if I...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 26th June, 2024
The team on Coombehaven Ward at The Cedars in Exeter will be undertaking a series of charity fundraising events over the next year ‘GymHaven’ to raise £15,000 for the creation of a dedicated patient gym. The first of the GymHaven fundraising events is taking place at The Cedars today. The team...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 26th June, 2024
To mark Armed Forces Day (Saturday, 29 June), we spoke to Simon, an army veteran, who explains how Alison Gardner, Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner from our Veterans Service, supported him with his mental health and encouraged him to become sober. Simon’s story: “I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) about 12 years ago,...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 24th June, 2024
World Wellbeing Week celebrates the importance of looking after our mental and physical wellbeing, so that we can live a happier life. It offers us the chance to be thankful for the support we have from those around us, but also to explore new ways in which we can help...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Learning disability, News on 17th June, 2024
Learning Disability Week takes place from 17 - 23 June and the theme is 'Do you see me?'. We are supporting the Mencap charity campaign, which this year all about being seen, heard and valued, and challenging the barriers that people with learning disabilities face. Katy Welsh, Professional Lead Nurse (within...