Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 10th October, 2024
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...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 10th October, 2024
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,...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News on 10th September, 2024
There were more than 6,500 deaths by suicide recorded in the UK in 2022, including around 100 people each year in Devon. The majority — around 73% — had no contact with mental health services. Suicide has a devastating impact not just on the family and friends of the individual,...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News, Recovery and wellbeing on 9th September, 2024
World Mental Health Day takes place on Thursday 10 October and this year’s theme is “it’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace.” To mark the occasion, the Devon Wellbeing Hub are hosting two webinars during the week. Keeping Well at Work: To start the week, Anna Croucher, Senior Colleague Wellbeing Practitioner,...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Learning disability, News on 6th September, 2024
A name has now been selected for our new £20m unit at Langdon in Dawlish, which will support people with mental health needs and a learning disability or autism. We have also selected names for its three patient areas. Our selection panel comprised a small number of people with lived experience,...