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Funding opens the door for nationally important mental health research

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News on 24th October, 2024

National funding announced last week will enable a state-of-the-art mental health research facility to be built in Exeter. Devon Partnership NHS Trust was successful in its bid for £1.47m to create a modern facility dedicated to the study of mental health and dementia. Once established, it will be one of the...

Devon Wellbeing Hub testimonial – the importance of asking for help

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News, Recovery and wellbeing on 22nd October, 2024

Devon Wellbeing Hub testimonial – the importance of asking for help

David Furzey, Admin Lead for the Staff Health and Wellbeing Team at Devon Partnership NHS Trust, explains how the Devon Wellbeing Hub helped him navigate a challenging time in his life and why he would recommend the service to others. Why did you contact the Devon Wellbeing Hub? What made you reach...

Early Careers Strategy shortlisted for HR Excellence Award

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News on 16th October, 2024

Early Careers Strategy shortlisted for HR Excellence Award

Congratulations to Jo Horne, Apprenticeship Development Manager, and Pauline Champion, Early Careers and Volunteer Coordinator, for being shortlisted for the Best Early Careers Strategy category at the HR Excellence Awards. Jo and Pauline developed and deliver the Trust's Early Career and Widening Participation programme, and their efforts have made DPT...

TALKWORKS launches employment support to help adults find and return to work

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 10th October, 2024

TALKWORKS launches employment support to help adults find and return to work

TALKWORKS, Devon’s NHS talking therapies service, is now offering employment support to help adults across the whole of Devon (outside Plymouth) find, remain in or get back to work. Employment support will be available free of charge for adults (age 18+) who are receiving therapy from TALKWORKS.    With today being World...

World Mental Health Day: Introducing the “Hope Box”

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 10th October, 2024

World Mental Health Day: Introducing the “Hope Box”

In honour of World Mental Health Day, Thursday 10 October 2024, we are proud to introduce the “Hope Box” initiative. This project is designed to provide people with a practical tool to support their emotional wellbeing during challenging times. Research shows that hopelessness is deeply connected to suicidal thoughts and feelings,...