Issue #13 | Spring 2020 Cheshire Wirral Partnership
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I was delighted to be appointed to the role of director of nursing, therapies and patient partnership at the end of 2019, having originally joined CWP as an associate director in 2015. I began my career at nursing college in the Scottish Borders before starting as a staff nurse at the national psychosis unit at the Bethlem Royal in South London. From there I have worked in community and mental health services across London and Greater Manchester. I still spend considerable time in our clinical areas and one of the things I love the most is seeing our staff taking pride in the care and services we offer. I want CWP to be the best place to work and a priority area for me is helping to develop a wider range of career opportunities, both clinical and managerial, for nursing and allied health professionals so that our staff can develop their careers within CWP. I’m also extremely passionate about improving people’s wellbeing and I have attended a number of events as a guest speaker on the topic of men’s mental health. We need a much more open environment so both men and women feel as confident talking about their mental health as their physical health. Equally, I am keen for us to become
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a much more trauma-informed organisation for the benefit of our staff, carers, relatives and the people who access our services. This approach recognises that people face difficulties throughout their lives and the situations we find ourselves in can have an emotional impact on us.
"One of the things I love the most is seeing our staff taking pride in the care and services we offer"
I feel like I’m in a unique position to help influence improved outcomes, creating equity of access and better quality care for people across mental health, learning disability, physical health and long term conditions. I will be working hard to shape how we do the best we can for the needs of our local populations and my door is always open to colleagues and partners with ideas about how we can improve our services.
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New wellbeing centre opens its doors NEWS
A new wellbeing resource centre has opened in Chester City Centre. Designed in collaboration with people with lived experience of mental ill-health, ‘Number 71’ will provide early intervention support and treatment for people experiencing a mental health crisis, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Centrally located on St Anne Street in Chester city centre, Number 71 is a result of NHS West Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) working together with mental health interest groups following a successful award from the national Beyond Places of Safety grant scheme. Suzanne Edwards, acting director of operations, said: “Number 71 will provide local people with an alternative option for mental health support in the community in a purposefully designed environment to ensure a warm and friendly welcome. The vision for Number 71 is that it becomes a thriving community resource and a central hub for help and support within our area.” Mel Bowen, creative director at the Spider Project said: "Number 71 is a community mental health resource that
will try to meet people's needs as they come through the door. "It is for people who are in what I would call self defined crisis. What one person would deem a crisis may be a walk in the park for somebody else. So what we do is really try to respond to the needs of each individual case as they arrive."
Podiatrists at the heart of stroke prevention
Podiatrists from CWP are now using a small mobile device to aid the early detection of Atrial Fibrilliation (AF). With 50 patients per week referred into the service, the new technology is a step toward improving stroke prevention rates in West Cheshire. Podiatrist team leader Emma Gallagher said: “Other parts of the country have found that podiatrists detect AF more than any other service so we’ve received training and can offer the test to our patients. It is really simple to use. The podiatrist simply downloads the app onto their work mobile and then the person being tested places their fingers on the tester for 30 seconds to detect if the heart rate is normal.
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"If the reading is abnormal we can send a referral to the GP
for further assessment. It is a really quick and simple way of highlighting a potential problem that if not detected can lead to stroke but with early detection, can be treated with anti-coagulant drugs.” It is estimated that there are over 10,000 people in the Northwest with AF and the new technology will help podiatrists to tackle potential problems at the earliest possible stage. AF project manager at the Innovation Agency, David Lloyd added: “The podiatry team will now be able to signpost their patients toward early detection of AF after a very quick and easy, non-invasive test. Hopefully it will lead to more and more people being spared the devastating effects of stroke.”
Partnership in innovation
CWP a Veteran Aware Trust
CWP’s Autism services were finalists for a Partnership in Innovation prize at the North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards 2020.
CWP has received formal accreditation as a Veteran Aware NHS trust, making it one of only 47 trusts across the UK to hold such a status. Awarded by the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA), the Veteran Aware mark highlights NHS trusts which have made a series of pledges to improving NHS care and employment opportunities for veterans, reservists and members of the armed forces. The VCHA is led by the national NHS improvement programme Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT).
CWP wishes farewell to Julia The Trust recognised a gap in pre and post-diagnostic support for adults being invited for an autism diagnostic assessment. In partnership with NHS Commissioners, local authorities and third sector groups, CWP pioneered an innovative approach in developing community based autism hubs. The Autism Hubs provide advice, information and guidance from support and peer workers and support autistic people in the community. Dr Ian Davidson said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Autism friendly spaces such as Space4Autism, in Macclesfield, and the Open Door Centre, in Wirral. These hubs provide a network to support Autistic people to build on their strengths and so minimise risks associated with isolation, social anxiety and depression."
Home Treatment Teams 24/7
One of CWP's longest-serving colleagues, Julia Cottier, associate director of operations for children, young people and families, has retired after 25 years with the organisation. Beginning her career in Drug and Alcohol services in1994, Julia played a key part in CWP's journey throughout its formation as a Trust in 2002, a Foundation Trust in 2007 and beyond. Julia has held senior roles across mental health services, learning disability services and children's services. Julia said: "I have learned so much in the past 25 years from the people who use our services and from my colleagues and our partner agencies. I have been given so many opportuntiies that I will never forget and which I am sure will help me in the new adventures to come!"
Psychosexual study to improve patient experience The CWP psychosexual team are to publish research to improve the mental health experience for service users with breast cancer across Cheshire. Taking into account the views of women from across the county, the research will also be shared with partner organisations in order for best practice to be shared.
Home Treatment Teams (HTTs) across CWP are now operating a 24 hours a day, seven days a week service. This comes after the East Cheshire service, based in Congleton, transferred to a 24/7 service, joining West Cheshire and Wirral HTTs in providing 24 hour care.The move coincides with the opening of community crisis beds, with 2 beds in each Crewe, Congleton and Macclesfield. Sean Boyle, speciality clinical director, crisis home treatment team, said: “Increasing community capacity in Cheshire to a 24/7 service provsion will ensure people have a more consistent service. It is our aim to improve people's experience of crisis care and these developments are very much a step in the right direction.”
Dementia project team scoops partner award A CWP dementia team in East Cheshire picked up prize at the East Cheshire NHS Trust staff awards. The team, based in Knutsford, won the Partnership award thanks to their work at a weekly consultant clinic held at the Manchester Road medical centre. The team are on hand to GPs to enable quicker dementia diagnosis among a host of other benefits. Jane Critchley, CWP head of clinical services in east Cheshire said, “I would like to congratulate the team for all of their hard work and for winning this award. East Cheshire NHS Trust are a valued partner of CWP and to be recognised is a fitting tribute to their wonderful efforts.”
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Additional mental health support for schools
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Young people in schools across Cheshire and Wirral are set to receive enhanced mental health and wellbeing support from new Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs). The teams will deliver advice and early intervention on mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing issues, such as anxiety, behavioural difficulties or friendship issues – as well as providing help to staff within a school and college setting. They will also provide a direct link with local children and young people’s mental health service.
Sheena Cumiskey, CWP chief executive, said: “I’m delighted that, together with our local partners, we’ve been able to secure additional funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people in our communities. “We know that 50% of mental health problems are established by age 14, and a key part of the NHS Long Term Plan is embedding better mental health support in schools and colleges. It’s wonderful to see health and education experts coming together to ensure our young people can receive the right support in the right place at the right time.” Angharad O'Neill, clinical lead for the new Mental Health Support Teams in Wirral, said: "We're really excited we have the opportunity to develop this service and we're looking forward to rolling out the new provision across our local schools." Tracey Cole, executive director of strategy and partnerships for the Cheshire CCGs, said: “We know that there is an increasing demand for the provision of mental health services for children and young people across Cheshire, and this additional programme will bring together education and mental health professionals to help ensure that some of our most vulnerable people can access the support they need when they need it most."
Praise from our Parliamentarians A special presentation was held at CWP to honour NHS Parliamentary Awards nominees.
My Mind, My Story Young people from Winsford CAMHS delivered a new training event as part of the Children’s Commissioner’s National Takeover Challenge, which aims to put children and young people into real-life decision making positions. The event, called #mymindmystory, gave young people the chance to share their experiences and expertise on areas that affect them with a number of professionals, including pastoral staff and deputy heads from local high schools, educational psychologists, social workers, youth workers, school nurses and CWP service managers.
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Mental health practitioner Rebecca Kinnear said: “It was incredibly inspiring and so powerful to hear the journies people have been on. Events like this are beneficial to our young people because they show them how valued and respected they are.”
David Rutley MP (Macclesfield), came along to Jocelyn Solly Resource Centre to meet some of his esteemed nominees. He had nominated members of #TeamCWP for the national awards at the Palace of Westminster. Three of our nominees were regional champions and attended the national awards ceremony. David Rutley MP said: "Staff at CWP work hard, day-in, day-out. I am delighted to recognise their dedicated service with nominations to the NHS Parliamentary Awards."
New mental health wards opened in Macclesfield CWP recently opened two new wards in Macclesfield, named Mulberry Ward and Silk Ward. The new wards aim to honour the local silk-making heritage of Macclesfield, whilst also providing the best care for people in Eastern Cheshire, South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
will provide specialist inpatient treatment and assessment for people with dementia. CWP acting director of operations, Suzanne Edwards, said: “Through this project, local people now have access to 24/7 crisis home treatment team support, communitybased beds for people in crisis and we now have new, modern, state-of-the-art inpatient facilities. “I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our staff for their hard work and dedication thus far, as we look forward to helping those who access services fulfil their potential and be the best they can be.�
HSJ Value awards finalist Their opening follows a period of public engagement and consultation in 2018. Following this, plans were approved to enhance mental health community services in the area, including a new dementia outreach service and 24/7 mental health crisis care. Also included were plans for modern inpatient facilities for people who require hospital-based assessment and treatment.
The project has also been shortlisted for a Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value award in the Mental Health Service Redesign Initiative.
Mulberry Ward provides specialist inpatient care for adults and older people with serious mental ill-health. Silk Ward,
Taking place in Manchester in May 2020, all at #TeamCWP wish the team the very best of luck.
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Big Book of Best Practice Event and Annual Members' Meeting Over 200 people joined CWP for its seventh annual Best Practice showcase event at the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. The Trust's Best Practice event is a celebration of some of the most exciting and innovative work achieved by its staff over the past year to ensure the best possible care for people accessing services. The event was launched with a speech by Kirsty Robinson, who talked about her journey, the challenges she’s faced and the support she’s received from our Wirral Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). Kirsty said: “Since I received support and guidance from CAMHS my life has changed in so many positive ways. I used to be in a place where I didn’t think things would get better and CAMHS would remind me there’s light at the end of the tunnel. If it wasn’t for CAMHS I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am eternally grateful.” Following Kirsty was Juliette Burton, mental health advocate, comedian and writer. She said: “I myself was sectioned under the mental health act when I was 17. The NHS saved my life, so I was overjoyed to be able to speak at the Best Practice event. I believe passionately that comedy is a way of finding light in the darkness, breaking down barriers and increasing understanding." The day also saw the launch of CWP’s nationally recognised Big Book of Best Practice 2019/20 – a collection of case studies demonstrating some of the Trust’s leading clinical practice over the last year.
Chief executive, Sheena Cumiskey said: “The Big Book is an important innovation, with many examples of gold standard clinical practice within the fields of mental health, physical health and learning disability services.It encourages us all to break down organisational and geographical barriers to embrace a meanungful, universal culture of learnjng. The Trust also hosted record numbers at this year's Annual Members Meeting. Those who attended got to listen and ask questions directly to the executive team. You can read CWP's Big Book of Best Practice on the Trust website at: www.cwp.nhs.uk
Good General Practice at CWP
Old Hall Surgery in Ellesmere Port has become the third local GP practice to be managed by CWP, joining Westminster Surgery in Ellesmerep Port, and Willaston Surgery in Neston. All three practices are rated as “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We spoke to staff at each practice to find out more about their individual services.
Old Hall Surgery, Ellesmere Port
some much needed continuity to our patients and staff. "Our new quality improvement plan will enable us to start being proactive in the way that we work. It is exciting to finally be in a position to tackle it. I feel so much more supported now we’re with CWP.
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"We have 5,700 patients and the period before we joined CWP in September 2019 was challenging. There was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the future of the practice, but in early 2020 we will have a full clinical team again," said practice manager Julie Spinks.
"We will make improvements for our patients such as making sure they have all had their medication reviews. We all feel incentivised."
"We’ve been able to make some key appointments and we are all looking forward to moving forward and providing
Find out more about Old Hall surgery at their website at: www.oldhallsurgery.co.uk
Willaston Surgery, Willaston
doctor listened to them properly and more than 98 percent saying they were treated with care and concern. Plans are underway for a new dementia pilot and a desire to offer more services to combat social isolation and provide more support for the elderly. “Our dementia pilot will hopefully make visiting the surgery a much less daunting prospect for our patients and their carers soon. We also have some very lonely patients who are on their own and I am keen to do more to help them. Sharing best practice with the likes of Kate and Julie at the other CWP practices is really helpful. To find out more about the activites at Willaston surgery, visit their website at: www.willastonsurgery.nhs.uk
“We have almost 4,400 patients on our list but that will grow because there is a new housing development being built within our catchment area and a lot of new people will register with us,” says Anna Commander, practice manager at Willaston Surgery. Willaston was rated as the number one GP practice in Cheshire in the 2019 GP Patient Survey and in the top 100 GP practices in England (86). Anna said: “We are extremely proud of that achievement. The survey is based on patient feedback with more than 99 per cent of our patients reporting that they felt their
Westminster Surgery, Ellesmere Port Kate Paradysz said: “We serve 3,050 patients and our list is growing. We’ve done a lot of work using patient feedback to shape our services. Patients are satisfied with our appointment system but said we need to do more to promote our online services. It is a challenge but I love it.” “We’ve been taking part in a social prescribing pilot through our partnership with ForHousing community hub and can now refer patients in to local services designed to support their health and wellbeing. We also started our
volunteer garden in May and it continues to blossom. She added: "A gentleman called Frank who lives nearby decided to help us and comes each day to work on the garden. He has been helped by volunteers from the local church, students from the college and many others from the local community. I am so proud of everyone’s efforts to bring some colour and life to our garden. It has been a great experience for us all.” To find out more about the surgery, visit their website at: www.westminstersurgery.nhs.uk
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Innovative integration with health and social care working together In 2018, CWP launched a brand new service called the Wirral All Age Disability and Mental Health (AAD and MH) service. It aims to improve the lives of those in Wirral living with a physical disability and/or mental health problems.
The Peer review states:"Integrated working has brought professionals together to better support the delivery of person-centred services for the individual."
What makes the service unique is that it takes teams that were historically employed by CWP and Wirral Council and brings them together. This aims to ensure a more efficient approach to supporting those in need.
“Social workers and nurses now come together to sort out a package of support for an individual – before they wouldn’t always know who to talk to.”
The service is split into three teams, working in three areas:
Henry Kinni, social worker for the Integrated Disability Service, is clear in his positivity for the service.
1. The Integrated Disability Service 2. The Integrated Children with Disabilities service 3. The Integrated Health and Social Care Adult and Older People's Community Mental Health Teams Now into their second year of provision, the service can demonstrate the benefits of their approach, as detailed in the Director of Adult Social Services North West Peer Review 2019.
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success of the service.”
CWP service lead, Adrian Moss, explains, “It has been a real pleasure to see the service grow since it was established. We have had some challenges, like anybody would have during a period of service change, but the dedication of all of the teams involved has proved instrumental in the
says, “and we are looking at this going forward.
"We are pleased
with the positive start the service has enjoyed"
“We would like to explore further engagement with local stakeholders, and to promote opportunities to ensure an outcome-focussed approach. Both CWP and Wirral Health and Community NHS Trust have worked with other
He says: “Since the launch of the service, the integrated approach to care has had a real benefit for our service users. By being under one roof, there aren’t really any barriers to communicating with other teams who manage different conditions who may have good ideas that they can share. For people we serve with complex conditions, this is especially important.” Another benefit of the service is the effect it is having on staff, with teams reporting more opportunities for training and sharing good practice. A culture of promoting wider opportunities for learning has been developed, helped by the variety of disciplines contained within the service. “We are pleased with the positive start for the service but we appreciate the need to continuously improve,” Adrian
stakeholders for a more robust transition arrangements for young people with learning disability to improve their transition experience from children's to adults services and improve outcomes. "In time, we would also like to further embed the social worker profession into CWP so that we can provide greater opportunities for sharing best practice.”
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The maestros of Meadowbank The harmonious partnership thats sees CWP staff and service users band together in a symphony of support CWP has partnered with Liverpool Philharmonic and Wirral Council to deliver bespoke musical performances at Springview mental health unit in Wirral. Weekly music-making sessions were held weekly on Meadowbank unit for people living with dementia and informal performances are held monthly in the healing environment for service users, their families, carers and staff to enjoy. The first performance entitled 'Here, there and everywhere' featured two musicians from the worldrenowned orchestra. The session led by violinist Susanna Jordan who was accompanied by Rachel Jones on the viola and featured songs from the local area such as the Cheshire Waltz as
"People from every part of Springview have enjoyed the performances"
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well as from Lancashire, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and not forgetting a selection of Beatles classics. The highlight of the performance was the moment when Rachel asked if anyone would try on some clogs. She had brought them to show the kind of foot-ware mill workers wore when the song “Miller on the Dee” was being played. She was surprised to find that not only was one person prepared to try them on but, she was also happy to tap dance in the clogs. Susie Walsh lead occupational therapist said: “People from every part of Springview have enjoyed the performances from Susanna and Rachel. Especially the tap dancing , it was so unexpectedly wonderful.” Susanna Jordan, first violin at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and a lead musician on the music and mental health programme said: “I love researching the sessions and localising them for the audience. Angela was brilliant and so willing to have a go, it really buoyed everyone up. The audience joined in and asked questions which is what we always hope.” Yvette Thomas, occupational therapist, said: “The session really lifted everyone’s spirits and we cannot wait for the next session to come round now. The whole experience has been more than we expected or hoped for and exceeded our expectations.”
Beating the blues with the beautiful game
Improving wellbeing through sport Many people across the country love the game of football. At CWP, many people who access our services also share this passion for the ‘beautiful game’. For the past two years, service users from the Stein Centre in Birkenhead have been joining a project run by Everton Football Club’s “Everton in the Community” team and Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust. The project is called “Imagine Your Goals”. It is a fitness programme for people in Merseyside with mental ill-health that also offers a space for people to talk about their problems. Mike Chapman is a CWP support worker for the Birkenhead Community Mental Health Team. He says: “We’ve been taking some people along who access our services over the past two years. The sessions run from 3-5pm, once a week. We do warm ups, skill drills and then some 5-a-side matches.” Mike is clear about the benefits: “Obviously there is the physical health impact. They get to socialise with likeminded people in similar situations. It helps to boost their self-esteem, taking part in something that they love.” Meanwhile, another group has been established in Ellesmere Port, with Chester FC Community Trust called Heads up Football. Sessions take place every Thursday from 12pm to 1pm at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The group was the idea of the CWP West Cheshire Early Intervention team who reached out to the Chester
FC Community Trust to see if they were interested in establishing a football group together. The group is open
"Physical exercise improves people's mental health"
to anyone experiencing mental ill-health between the ages of 14 and 65 and is willing to lace up their boots and have kick about with some friends Craig Lewis, clinical lead for the Early Intervention team, says: “We’d had the idea for about six months until one day we got in touch with Chester FC (Community Trust) and asked if they would be interested. They said they would be up for it and we went from there really.” Craig explains: “The main benefits for people who come along are the physical exercise, being part of a team, the social aspect and making contacts with other people experiencing similar situations. There is ample evidence out there to suggest that physical exercise improves people’s mental health.”
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From rookies to registered Catching up with some newly-registered nursing associates, one year after they graduated their course In 2017, CWP became the lead organisation in a joint bid to host a new type of nursing support role. The nursing associate role was introduced by Health Education England to support existing nursing staff. It was thought it could also provide an additional route to becoming a degree registered nurse, once people had completed their two years of training
CWP welcomed its first cohort of trainee nursing associates (TNAs) in January 2017. They completed their course two years later, graduating at the University of Chester in May 2019. Now, a year on, three of our registered nursing associates have kindly shared their story. Kerry Roberts, Tom Owens and Julie Houghton, all came from varied backgrounds onto their courses to be part of the first cohort of CWP nursing associates. They have also gone to fulfill different roles with one choosing to further undertake qualified nursing training. The nursing associate role continues to grow and we look forward to to continuing to train this vital pathway into the profession.
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What they are doing now..... Kerry Roberts
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West Cheshire Community Mental Health Team Before I was a trainee nursing associate, I worked in administration for the West Cheshire Primary Care Mental Health team. I’d always been interested in pursuing a career in a nursing-type role. I jumped at the chance to apply for the nursing associate training on offer. I currently work in the community mental
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During my course, I took part in a range of placements across a number of disciplines. This wide range of knowledge and experience has definitely helped as it’s not something all of my colleagues have. My current role is enjoyable and I have a good amount of responsibility. I run my own clinics and have my own caseload. I also get to travel to different areas of the patch. Looking forward, I want to continue my progression and I am considering applying for a nursing degree at the University of Chester. Having done my course, I only need to complete 18 months of training which is definitely a bonus! I would highly recommend the programme.
Tom Owens
in Malpas and working on an orthopaedic ward at Leighton Hospital in Crewe. I felt incredibly well supported during all of the placements that I benefitted from.
Student nurse, The University of Chester
The course inspired my decision to pursue a career in nursing. It’s also had an amazing impact on my ability on my current course. I now feel comfortable going into different placements and challenging myself.
After working on Saddlebridge low secure mental health unit for a year, I decided that I wanted to further develop my skillset and knowledge. When I received an e-mail advertising this new role, it sounded perfect. I enjoyed a variety of placements throughout my training. They included older people’s mental health district nursing
Julie Houghton Community Care Team, Broxton
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health team at Upton Lea in Chester. The training has definitely helped me in a number of ways in my current role.
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It also helped me in gaining experience of supporting people with different conditions and how to vary my approach in a person-centred way. After completing my nursing training, I decided that I would like to go into mental health nursing and hopefully be able to start my career at CWP. I did really enjoy the physical health aspects of my course but I definitely discovered that it was the mental health setting where my true passion lies.
University of Chester on a weekly basis.
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The course was really enjoyable. Meeting all the different teams and seeing the passion everybody put into their care was absolutely inspirational. I really enjoyed learning new skills in both physical and mental health. As well as the university learning as well. It was great to get to share experiences with the other trainees and we supported each other well.
I wanted to join the programme as I wanted to progress my career. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to do this and to be able to work and earn an income.
Following the course, I have been able to put into practice all of the knowledge that I gained around patient conditions and procedures. I understand long-term conditions and I am now able to link my mental health knowledge to my support for physical health patients.
Personally, I feel like I am more able to learn whilst I am working so I felt like this training would suit me really well and I was still able to gain valuable knowledge at the
I would like to take this opportunity to thank CWP, Emma Lea, Cassie Hatfield and all the wonderful mentors and staff I met on my journey.
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MyMind 2.0 Helping children and young people THRIVE CWP’s nationally recognised Child and Adolescent Mental Health website – created for young people by young people – has been given a modern makeover! MyMind is Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s (CWP) dedicated website for young people across Cheshire and Wirral experiencing mental health difficulties. Originally launched in 2011, the site has won several accolades over the years (including Health Service Journal Value in Healthcare and Positive Practice in Mental Health Awards) and been accessed by hundreds of thousands of people across the region and beyond.
“Lots of good advice and information for me and my family”
With support from local young people from CWP’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), the new and improved MyMind was officially re-launched on World Mental Health Day (10 October).
"MyMind is wonderful and great to have and share with our young people”
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MyMind 2.0 features a new and improved platform with a fresh new design, coproduced with young people. The site also gives specific focus to the key topics identified as most important to young people and their families:
• How to cope with mental health challenges • How to get help • What to do in a crisis MyMind 2.0 includes a host of interactive resources for young people, parents/carers and those who work with young people around the topics of mood, lifestyle and relationships – as well as detailed information about CWP’s CAMHS services and other local and national support sources available.
Dr Fiona Pender, CWP consultant clinical psychologist and strategic clinical director for Children, Young People and Families, said: “MyMind is a resource we share with our communities to ensure that young people across Cheshire and Wirral feel fully supported during such a vital time in their lives. “Coproduction is at the heart of MyMind. We’ve listened to what young people and families had to say about their emotional health and wellbeing and our new website has been driven by their voice. I’m so proud of MyMind’s success over the years and I’m sure our new and improved website will continue to have a positive impact across our communities.”
What people think... "Our team thinks MyMind is wonderful and great to have “I feel that this site is a massive improvement. It is so and share with our young people” youth work officer much easier to navigate than the old one, and I really like the art work” learning disability nurse “The site looks and feels so much better – such an important development!” consultant clinical “Totally brilliant in every way” university programme psychologist lead “Thank you for sharing MyMind 2.0 with our school – our “Very visual and colourful. Lots of good advice and safeguarding lead is going to introduce it to all of our information for me and my family” young person students when they have their 1-1 coaching sessions.” secondary school pastoral lead Visit www.mymind.org.uk
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Big Book wins silver
Wonderful World Mental Health Day
The Trust's Big Book of Best Practice was honoured with a Silver Award in the Best Publication category at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Awards.
#TeamCWP took part in a number of initiatives to recognise World Mental Health Day with lots of activity captured on the Trust twitter account @cwpnhs. Activities included a flower arranging session on Lakefield Ward at Springview, Dorothy Govier sharing her story about caring for her husband who has dementia and the specialist perinatal service (pictured) had a visit from NHS England’s head of mental health delivery, Amelie Bages.
CWP’s Sue Grave, clinical lead for the community care team, has been awarded a Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) award for Nursing Student of the Year 2019.
Determined Temi Senior psychological wellbeing practitioner Temi Roberts is determined to improve access to psychological therapy (IAPT) for stroke patients following the completion of a successful internship at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN).
Sue said: “I had no idea I had been nominated, so to hear that I had been awarded the prize was amazing. I feel very humbled and emotional.”
Charity Bake Off
Sarah shares her story
CWP’s People and Organisational Development teams took part in a charity bake off to raise money for the Hospice of Good Shepherd. The teams raised a whopping total of £130!
A huge thank you to community matron Sarah Ellison for sharing her personal experience with flu. Her emotional story is a reminder of just how important it is for everyone at #TeamCWP to have their flu vaccine to protect themselves, their loved ones and the people they care for.
Small Change, Big Impact
Service showcased
To mark national Occupational Therapy Week, staff from Bowmere Hospital invited the people they care for to share their experiences of Occupational Therapy (OT) and learn more about the role of OT’s on the wards – all whilst enjoying coffee and cake!
A delegation from the Wirral All Age Disability service attended the annual NHS Providers showcase in Manchester following a successful bid to present a stall at the national networking event. The team demonstrated how successfully the service has been integrated between physical and mental health services in its first year.
Going the Extra Mile round up Huge congratulations to...
Jerry Kawarski - facilities support worker Silk Ward
Vinny Buckley - community nursing assistant Fountains Community Care Team
Paul Hughes - facilities support worker Springview
Amanda Jones - clinical education trainer Churton Resource Centre
CWP is a Foundation Trust that provides health and care services for people in partnership with other organisations. Our services include mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care. We have services across Cheshire and Wirral as well as Trafford, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Sefton.