SHJ Issue 3: This is my year, the year of the nurse

JOURNAL

SHJ

EDITION 3

REFRAMING

RECOVERY

STRESS? WE’VE GOT IT COVERED

THIS IS MY YEAR

THE YEAR OF THE

NURSE

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WELCOME

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Welcome

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Contents

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This Is My Year, The Year Of

pring is here and it’s time to brush off

Davina Mosley, Occupational Therapist,

those winter cobwebs as we bring

shares an emotional story about how she

The Nurse...

you the 3rd edition of the SHJ!

taught an ex-soldier to salute again after

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Stress? We’ve Got It Covered

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The Doctor Will See You Now:

Philip Norris

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Reframing Recovery

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A Helping Hand

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Looking after yourself: Coronavirus

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Under The Skin of: Dr Robert Gordon

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Are You Worried About Someone?

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Giving Back To The NHS

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Green Shoots Of Recovery

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A Recipe For Fussy Eaters

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Take a Break

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Start Your Nursing Story...

Since the 2nd edition of the SHJ, Southern Health has been inspected and rated ‘Good’

he lost all movement in his arm when he suffered a stroke.

by the CQC (our NHS watchdog). Look out

We also caught up with Dr Rob Gordon, a

for green tints throughout to celebrate!

psychiatrist in one of our adult mental health

There is a lot of news and information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) at this time. We hope that the SHJ brings you some joy and positivity at this challenging time.

units about how he combined his love of creativity and his passion for being a doctor into his dream job.

Introducing our newest regular feature

In this edition, we are ‘zooming out’ and taking a look at the bigger picture. We are all affected by what happens around us, but our core values and passions help guide us through. We are bringing you a mixture of

‘We’ve got it covered’ where an expert in their field dives into a topic and gives you helpful tips! First up, we are talking all things stress with our very own Health and Wellbeing Lead, Rhiannan Sims.

stories, focusing on how our passion and

Xavier Fiddes talked to us about how

interests can make a positive difference to

photography can support one’s recovery

our lives and wellbeing.

and shared his top 3 tips for starting out

We are sharing three inspirational stories

in photography!

from dedicated nurses to celebrate the year

So what puts a spring in your step? Why not

of the nurse marking 200 years since the

share what you’re passionate about with

birth of Florence Nightingale.

colleagues, friends and family!

MEET THE TEAM! ...What the team think of our CQC rating...

GOT SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT? We’re always on the lookout for stories and guest writers! Contact the team by emailing communications@southernhealth.nhs.uk

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EDITOR: Amy Donelan

EDITOR: Jessica Reading

EDITOR: Paula Quigley

Really proud to be a part the Trust’s journey from orange to green! #goteam đ&#x;‘Š

Feeling very proud of all my colleagues #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Pleased as punch and proud as a peacock!

Natalie Duffy

Alisha Hepworth

Daniel Clark

Amazing result, amazing staff! So incredibly proud

Pleased that we have and are continuing to improve as a Trust!

It’s a great reflection of everyone’s hard work and feels like a fresh start for the Trust.

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Illustrations created by Thomkat Illustrations, shutterstock. Photography by pixabay & Freepix

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The doctor will see you now Meet Admin Assistant Philip.

FEATURES

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This is my year… the year of the nurse 2020 is the year of the nurse, marking 200 years since the birth of Florence Nightingale.

We are celebrating by sharing three stories from our very own nurses.

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We’ve got it covered: Stress Rhiannan Sims, our Health and Wellbeing Lead, covers stress and talks about some coping mechanisms in our new regular feature ‘We’ve got it covered...’

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Reframing Recovery We caught up with professional photographer, Xavier Fiddes, to capture how photography can play a part in recovery.

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A helping hand Occupational Therapist, Davina Moseley talks about how she helped an ex-soldier to gain movement back in his arms after he suffered a stroke.

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Green shoots of recovery Sergeant Will Ewens talks about how bringing life back to an unused garden at the unit where he was once treated will help others in their recovery.

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THIS IS MY YEAR

THE YEAR OF

THE NURSE 2020 not only marks a new decade, but also 200 years since the birth of Florence Nightingale, an inspiration and founder of modern nursing.

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lorence went against her family’s wishes and the expectation of women in the 1800s by choosing to study a degree in nursing. She was later the first woman to be awarded The Order of Merit in 1907, a British honour which looks to recognise important service in the Armed Forces.

Today, nurses and midwives make up the largest numbers within the NHS workforce and work across a vast range of disciplines. With just under 2000 nurses in our workforce, we are celebrating the incredible work and dedication of nurses, both within Southern Health and our wider National Health Service. We have caught up with some of our own incredible nurses and asked them to share their story...

GEORGE TSURO I SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH NURSE AT SOUTHFIELD

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Hello, my name is George and I am a senior mental health nurse at Southfield, a low secure inpatient unit based in Southampton.

Nursing was not a career I aspired to when I was younger, especially not mental health nursing. In Zimbabwe, mental health was not something that was ever talked about. It carried a lot of shame and embarrassment for families. Those in need of support were often left isolated and marginalised from the rest of the community. Whilst others were hopeful about a career as a doctor, a lawyer or maybe a pilot, I spent my time working on computers.

When I came to the UK, I went to university to study what was then called ‘Information and Communications Technology’, a world far away from the one I live in now. I graduated but really struggled to find a job and decided to pick up some side work in caring.

I was curious about mental health, as I didn’t really understand it. It wasn’t until my cousin, who was a

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registered general nurse, talked to me about nursing that I first considered it. I decided to jump into the deep end and accepted a health care support worker role in a specialist mental health unit for women in Brighton.

Keen to improve my knowledge of mental ill health, I made the decision to go back to university and study nursing. I nearly wasn’t accepted onto the course and I remember them saying to me “how will you be able to care for people when you have worked with computers for so long?” But I proved them wrong and graduated in 2011 as a mental health nurse.

Having developed a true understanding of mental illness and treatment, it really took me back to cases I had known in my home town. Mental health was a taboo subject and some people had been rejected from society, all because people didn’t understand or know how to help them. I have supported patients from all walks of life, experts in their field, the best of the best, people who consider themselves to be invincible.

Mental health illness can affect anyone, it does not discriminate. And so, every time I make a decision in my work, I think ‘is this the decision I would want someone to make for me?’

I believe that being a nurse is all about understanding and accepting the person you have in front of you and doing everything you can to support them. Mental health nursing isn’t for everyone, it takes determination and a willingness to go the extra mile every time. My journey to becoming a nurse has really taught me that recovery from a mental illness is possible with the right support.

This is the year to celebrate all that nurses do for patients and their families. This is my year.

I was curious about mental health, as I didn’t really understand it. It wasn’t until my cousin, who was a registered general nurse, talked to me about nursing that I first considered it.

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I really enjoy the diversity of providing nursing care in the community; being able to support people to live well in their homes.

JACKIE LETCHFORD I INTEGRATED COMMUNITY LEAD NURSE

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Hi, my name is Jackie and I lead the Southern

Parishes Integrated Community Team. Our team visits house-bound patients, providing nursing and therapy in their own surroundings.

My nursing career began back in 1983. I was working in a bank and studying a business diploma part time.

Working in a bank long term did not appeal to me. I wanted a career that allowed me to work more closely with people and that would allow me to make a real difference to their lives; it was this that led me to start my nursing training. Six years later, I graduated as a registered general nurse – I was so proud. My first role as a qualified nurse was in a hospice in Christchurch and, following relocation to Winchester, I continued my career working on various wards in Royal Hampshire County Hospital.

It was around 1996 that nursing teams in the community were starting to introduce skill mixing. This was when I applied to become a community staff nurse and, although I have stepped out a couple of times, I have found nothing as rewarding as community nursing and so it has been a part of my life ever since...

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The first break was when I worked as a qualified care manager in the Adult Services Hospital Discharge Team. However, I soon realised how much I missed clinical practice in the community and returned just 12 months later. In 2008 I was seconded to complete the specialist practice degree for district nursing, qualifying in 2010. I continued to develop my skills as I took on a non-medical prescribing qualification – a tough course but I passed!

I then decided to try something new and in 2014 went to work in a GP surgery, I soon realised that this was not the best role for me either and so, once again, I returned to community nursing. I really enjoy the diversity of providing nursing care in the community; being able to support people to live well in their homes and at the other end of the spectrum providing the support needed to enable patients to die peacefully in the familiar surroundings of their home. Nursing has changed a great deal over the last 30 years with many patients living longer and remaining at home with increasingly complex needs. The team’s caseload can be very challenging at times, but even now I feel that nursing in the community is a great privilege. I have tried a number of different areas of nursing and in different environments, but I am now certain that community nursing is where I belong.

SAMUEL OJO I SENIOR NURSE AT ANTELOPE HOUSE

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Hi, my name is Samuel and I qualified as a mental health nurse in 2016.

Nursing was certainly something I always wanted to do, but I never thought I would become a psychiatric nurse.

Whilst in college I studied psychology and this is when I first considered working as a mental health nurse. I have been working for Southern Health for the past four years in this role and have since become a senior nurse at one of our adult mental health units, Antelope House.

Whilst the role is very challenging and comes with increased responsibility, this role is truly rewarding and I feel I am able make a real difference to those who use this service. A moment that really stands out is when I carried out CPR chest compressions on a patient and they were able to make a full recovery.

Yes, being a nurse is hard at times... but it is so worth it.

Whilst the role is very challenging and comes with increased responsibility, it is truly rewarding and I feel I am able make a real difference to those who use this service.

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STRESS? WE’VE GOT IT COVERED

Stress is a part of our everyday lives.

Whether that be the commute to work, the school run or even what we do for a living, we all experience stress sometimes.

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hilst some stress is normal, sometimes even motivational, too much stress can have a negative impact on our overall health and wellbeing, both emotionally and physically.

Rhiannan Sims, our Head of Health and Wellbeing, has got it covered...

So Rhiannan, we are all busy and life can get on top of us at times, but why is stress so common?

Stress is normally a reaction to pressure and that pressure can come from any aspect of our lives; work may be particularly tough, you might be applying for a new job or providing support to a family member. As you say, everyone is busy and we often find it hard to say no to people, so we end up becoming even busier!

Talking about stress can be hard for some but it is important that people don’t feel alone.

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Should we be worried about how stress could impact our health?

And what about when we are at home?

I think it’s really important to firstly recognise what things trigger your own personal stress, and how this then manifests. For some this could be a change in behaviour, tears, headaches, or a feeling of being overwhelmed. Sometimes when we feel stressed we find it hard to sleep or eat well, which can then have an effect on us physically. I would try to avoid worrying about stress by taking some proactive steps to identify and manage the things that are causing the stress.

At home we have more control of the demands coming our way than we do at work. Being active can help reduce the effects of stress and finding solutions to things that are causing stress at home can feel empowering. Planning some ‘me time’ outside of work hours, setting small achievable goals to boost confidence and socialising with friends are all helpful ways of reducing the feelings of stress when at home.

Is there anything we can do to better manage our stress at work?

If people are feeling stressed at work I would encourage them to speak to their manager in the first instance for support and signposting. If staff aren’t comfortable talking to their manager, then they should speak to a colleague they trust. Talking about stress can be hard for some but it is important that people don’t feel alone.

If we know someone is stressed, we can reach out and support them. We need to shift the focus to proactive, preventative measures to reduce levels of stress before people get to the point where they’re too ill to come into work.

www.workplaceoptions.com www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/reduce-stress www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/stress/what-is-stress

I think it’s really important to firstly recognise what things trigger your own personal stress, and how this then manifests.

Rhiannan

“When people ask me what I love about my job, my answer is this…I love everyone in the office, they are kind, helpful and lovely to work with!”

THE DOCTOR WILL

SEE YOU NOW

Philip Norris Admin Assistant

Hello Philip, let’s talk about your role at Southern Health…

I’m an Admin Assistant, and my job is to help and support my admin colleagues who work in the West Hampshire Community Learning Disability Service.

That’s great! Most people don’t get to do their dream job. Talking of dreams, where do you daydream about travelling to?

Portugal, it’s where I go on holidays with my family.

And how long have you been doing this?

And when you’re on holiday, what’s your favourite ice cream flavour?

A long time - since 2008!

Honeycomb!

What did you want to be when you were younger…was there something daring you always wanted to do?

Do you have a favourite season of the year?

I always wanted to get a paid job and I actually always wanted to work in an office.

Yes, late spring, as that’s when it is my birthday.

And if you could swap lives for one day with someone else, who would it be?

I think it would be with my flat mate, Simon, as he is my best friend.

Finally Philip, what do you do in your spare time?

I like going to the cinema, bowling, swimming, the gym, breakdancing and dressing up. My favourite film is Grease 2 and I love one of its songs ‘score tonight (let’s bowl).’

Some brilliant choices there Philip – thank you for your time, it’s been a pleasure.

If you could have a birthday wish, and become a superhero, what power would you wish for?

I’d like to be very strong!

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Reframing

RECOVERY Art and mental health recovery have often been talked about together and one can certainly impact the other.

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e caught up with professional photographer and co-director of In Focus Training Ltd, Xavier Fiddes, to get his take on how photography can play a part in one’s recovery...

“Throughout my time as a photographer and educator, I have seen a shift in the understanding of how art can be used to help people decipher their feelings, express themselves and hopefully start a conversation about breaking down stigma and preconception.

Photography, as an art form, is no different. In fact, I believe that with current advances in digital techniques, it’s an extremely rewarding skill to utilise as part of a cathartic process. The fact that photography gets an instant result and is so accessible (now that the majority of people carry a camera with them at all times on their phone) means that it can be enjoyed by anyone and has no barriers.

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Photography can play a part in one’s recovery... photography is a great way for people to express themselves.

As photographers, we can develop our skills and understanding much quicker and therefore can spend more time improving our results in a way that is much truer to us.

That’s why I believe photography is a great way for people to express themselves. They may not fully know how to take the ‘perfect photograph’, but does anyone?”

For more information about Xavier and In Focus’ work visit www.infocusedu.co.uk

Diversity

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Learn the rules and then break them. Experimentation is a great route to interesting images

Here are my

Shoot a lot more, you can never have enough images to choose from. Take the same shot from LOADS of different angles, if you still come back to the first one

to get started with photography:

at least you’ve explored the scene fully

Be open to critique. Constructive feedback is a great way for people to share their thoughts and how they feel about photography. Just remember that the opinions of others might not fit yours, but it could lead to different view points.

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A HELPING HAND

In the NHS, staff are always putting their patients first and working to enable them to reach their recovery goals.

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e caught up with Davina Moseley, Occupational Therapist at Southern Health, about how she provided a helping hand to an ex-soldier who dreamt of learning to shake hands once again with his fellow veterans.

Duncan Morrison (also known as Morrie) suffered three strokes, leaving him unable to walk or move his right arm. With a military background, a hand shake was a symbol of respect and meaning to him. Losing the ability to move his arm meant he could no longer shake hands, and Morrie really struggled to come to terms with this new reality.

Morrie’s wife, Pat, tried everything they could in order to help Morrie restore the use of his right arm, they even bought a keyboard to practice hand movements.

Davina Moseley Sadly, nothing worked and it became increasingly difficult and frustrating for them to stay motivated and positive.

“The important thing is that we didn’t give up.” Pat said. “Just when it felt like we were at the end of the road, we came across Davina…”

Davina was determined to help Morrie reach his goal.

Initially she gave him exercises to practice, as well as guiding him with recommendations on how to use his hands. After lots of hard work, Morrie has now achieved his goal and is able to shake the hands of his fellow veterans.

“When Pat told me that Duncan had been following my recommendations and is now able to shake his friends’ hands, I was absolutely delighted for him. He had such a big grin on his face. He now attempts to squash my hand in a handshake whenever I visit.” said Davina.

“It is always lovely to hear you had made a difference in some way. There is more to Occupational Therapy than supplying a piece of equipment.” Davina concluded.

Morrie has come a long way since achieving his initial goal of shaking hands and has even perfected the salute again! His sights are now set on being able to stand up behind his chair allowing him to see more of the outside as he continues his recovery.

When Pat told me that Duncan had been following my recommendations and is now able to shake his friends’ hands, I was absolutely delighted for him.

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Coronavirus

Looking after yourself COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.

If you or anyone in your household has a high temperature or a new and continuous cough – (even if it’s mild), everyone in your household must stay at home for 14 days and keep away from others. To help slow down the spread of the virus, the Government is asking everyone to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.

Your wellbeing In these uncertain times, when it seems like normal routine is difficult to maintain and lots of change is happening, it’s important to remember that it’s ok not to be ok. Here are some things you can do to look after your wellbeing during this time.

• This is likely to go on for some time – try to pace yourself • If possible, stay connected with your loved ones using digital methods • Learn a new skill such as playing a musical instrument or brush up on your baking skills • Try to keep active – giving your home a spring clean or having a dance in your kitchen are some options!

• Spend some time outdoors if you can, fresh air can improve your mood and help you to feel more relaxed.

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Dr Robert Gordon explains how ‘against all odds’ he has balanced his career in medicine with his creative and musical interests.

UNDER THE SKIN OF...

DR ROBERT GORDON AKA... PSYCHIATRIST

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Growing up in a medical family meant I was always interested in medicine.

Medicine is often associated with a mathematical and scientific brain however, at school, my passions were very much with the creative subjects. I attribute a lot of the skills necessary for my current medical role in psychiatry to observation and expression related to Art, English and History.

I went on to study medicine in London, however my naturally visual processing mind meant I struggled to process information in lectures and frequently failed exams. At medical school there is a lot of competition and perceived pressure to be perfect and, as a result, life was a struggle at the time.

Medicine is demanding and throughout my training, my creative and musical interests were replaced with time spent surviving medical school and the effort it took to keep up with my peers.

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Eventually, I became a qualified doctor.

This was an incredible moment as it felt against all odds at the time. The pressures of being a Foundation Year Doctor meant I encountered a high level of stress and became very close to leaving medicine. I then met an inspirational South African Surgical Registrar, Dr Lukas Groblar. Lukas helped to reframe the way I was thinking.

He taught me how important it was to never let my job define me, to embrace my creative side and to always have a healthy work-life balance. I will never forget his advice and it continues to be transformational.

Becoming a Psychiatry Trainee was a real turning point in my career and I met a number of inspirational figures and many like-minded people.

Unfortunately, life took a down turn and I was diagnosed as having an Acute Stress Reaction. This was a difficult time for me and I spent time off work re-evaluating my life’s priorities. I recognised my personal limitations and value, and invested time in activities to maintain my own resilience and overall self care.

I suddenly didn’t look at my situation as negative but realised I had built up a greater empathy for my friends, family, colleagues and my patients, which has really helped my career.

Things then started to fall into place: I passed my exams and I now have a great work-life balance, and, thanks to the incredible people I work with, my confidence has returned.

My biggest advice? Be aware of your natural talents and try not to define yourself by your academic performance and money: this is a worthy of investment of your time and energy to keep you happy, resilient and balanced. Never let anything stop you just because you don’t fit the stereotype, embrace all your traits, passions and interests.

Never let anything stop you because you don’t fit the stereotype.

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Worried about SOMEONE else?

Be #Prepared2prevent.

Take a look at these 5 tips from Prevent–Suicide.org to find out how you can support someone you are worried about.

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Do you need HELP? Are you thinking about ending your life?

Wait. Decide not to do anything right now to hurt yourself. You do not have to act on your thoughts of suicide. Your thoughts and feelings CAN change.

Talk to someone. It could be a friend, family member, or support service. There are people who can listen and help.

If talking is difficult, there is online support available. Someone who wants to help you is just a click away.

Try to keep yourself safe for now.

Spend some time thinking about what your reasons for living might be.

Be alert.

Not everyone who thinks about suicide will tell someone, but there may be warning signs.

Be honest.

Tell the person why you’re worried about them, and ask about suicide. Tell them you want to know how they are, and that it’s OK to talk about it.

Listen.

Just listening is one of the most helpful things you can do.

Try not to judge or give advice.

Get them some help.

It’s OK if you don’t know how – there are contact details on the side of this page. Tear out the details and keep them with you or give them to the person you are worried about.

Take care of yourself too.

Discuss your feelings with a friend or a support service.

Are you #Prepared2Prevent?

Visit www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/everylifematters for more information on how to prevent suicide and to find out where you can get support for you or your loved ones.

You can also undergo suicide prevention training that will teach you how to recognise the warning signs and safeguard someone who could be contemplating suicide.

Visit: zerosuicidealliance.com/training

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There are services who are here to support you 24/7

NHS111

Call 111 to talk to a specialist mental health nurse.

SAMARITANS

Call 116 123 if you need someone to listen.

SHOUT

If you don’t feel like talking Text SHOUT to 85258

PAPYRUS

a charity devoted to reducing suicides, especially in young people Call 0800 068 41 41 Other useful resources: Hub of Hope hubofhope.co.uk Download the stay alive app www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/ stay_alive_suicide_prevention_mobile_phone_application.html

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Looking at getting

INVOLVED?

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Are you looking for a way to be more involved in your local NHS Trust?

We have lots of ways you can get involved with Southern Health and help to support those who use our services and their carers, including: • Become a member of the Trust • Volunteer with us • Help us to fundraise • Share your experiences • Support our charity.

If you would like to get involved or find out more about any of the above, please visit our website at: www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ get-involved

BRIGHTERWAY giving people the chance to get more out of life.

We are Brighterway, the charity for Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. We support projects across Southern Health that help to improve the health and wellbeing of patients with funding for new equipment, improved facilities, pilot projects and innovations. Every penny we donate, every cake we bake, every mile we run, we’re here to give people the chance to lead a healthier and brighter life.

To find out how you can help log onto: www.brighterway.org.uk

@SHFTbrighterway Brighterway Brighterway Brighterwaycharlty

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The charity for Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, your local community and mental health provider.

GREEN SHOOTS OF

RECOVERY A welcoming outdoor space can be hugely beneficial for those recovering from long-term illness.

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“I was a patient at Parklands from October 2016 to January 2017 and, during that time, I found the garden they had then was very limited and mainly used as the smoking area. If I wanted a quick break from the ward, or if I was having a bad day, it was the only place I could go.

he right environment can transform lives, and our new therapy garden in Basingstoke aims to do just that as it helps mental health patients in their recovery…

Parklands Hospital is home to one of only a handful of units in the country to treat around 100 men and women each year who are currently serving in the British Armed Forces. Sergeant Will Ewens was one of these, admitted to the hospital three years ago after trying to take his own life. He was treated for depression and PTSD and, like most of those who receive care at the unit, he is now happily back at work in the job he loves.

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Now the new garden will have enough space for patients who would like to relax and get a break from treatment, their rooms, other patients or just to socialise with visiting friends and family.

The garden will have so many health benefits, including improving mental health. I think it could even aid some of the patients to socialise again.

The garden will have so many health benefits, including improving mental health. I think it could even aid some of the patients to socialise again and break down the barriers between them and the staff, creating even more trusting relationships in fresher, brighter and more appealing surroundings.

I wish when I was in Parklands, the new garden had been available, it would have made my stay so much better.”

He recently visited Parklands to see the results of a fantastic year-long fundraising effort to get an unused and neglected outdoor space transformed into this new sensory garden. ©Alexas_Foto Pixabay

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take a BREAK

Cooking is a great way to bring the family together!

PITTA PIZZAS (Serves 4)

Method:

Ingredients:

1. Start by preheating the oven to 1900C (fan 1700C, gas mark 5).

4 pitta breads – make a healthy choice by picking wholemeal pittas 4 tomatoes, thinly sliced 4 tsp of tomato puree 1 handful of sliced mushrooms, or a vegetable your family enjoys

2. Place your chosen pitta breads on a baking sheet and spread 1 tsp of tomato puree on each pitta bread and top with the mushrooms (or selected vegetable), sliced tomato and cheese.

3. Sprinkle them with the mixed herbs and black pepper.

125g sliced light mozzarella cheese

4. Pop them in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

2 tsp dried mixed herbs

5. Serve with a side salad and enjoy with the family!

A pinch of ground black pepper

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o help you get the most out of dinner time, and to even include some healthy vegetables, we bring you pitta pizzas!

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1. Philip’s favourite ice cream flavour

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6. The hospital Sergeant Will Ewens was treated 7. The dance group pictured in Reframing Recovery.

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ACROSS: 3. Our Head of Health and Wellbeing 4. Our charity 8. A new virus that affects your lungs 9. George Tsuro’s home country 10. Our suicide and self-harm prevention campaign.

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THE DIFFERENCE

SPOT How many changes can you see, from our latest inspection from the CQC? Southern Health was rated ‘Good’ by the CQC (our NHS watchdog) in our latest inspection. How many changes from our 2014 inspection to the 2020 inspection can you count?

HOW DO YOU

TAKE A BREAK? We caught up with the West Community Learning Disability Team and asked them how they take a break!

As a community team, we are in and out most of the day, going out to see patients and coming back to the office. Whilst we don’t have a lot of time to stop, we really value taking a moment to pause and spending time together as a team!

We decided to start up a few different activities for our colleagues and wider teams to come and take part in. From our creative knit and natter group, to our Friday yoga sessions, we always try to make sure we take some time away from our screens to relax.

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Crossword: Down: 1. Honeycomb 2. FlorenceNightingale 5. God. 6. Parklands 7. Diversity. Across: 3. Rhiannan 4. Brighterway 8. Coronavirus 9. Zimbabwe. 10. EveryLifeMatters. Spot the Difference: 16 changes

You’ve heard our nursing stories...

It’s time to start yours!

To find out more about our current opportunities, visit our recruitment page: www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/work-for-us

CONTACT DETAILS

Got some news you’d like to share? Contact us at:

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, 1-3 Sterne, Tatchbury Mount, Calmore, Southampton SO40 2RZ Telephone: 023 8087 4666 Email: communications@southernhealth.nhs.uk

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