SHJ Issue 1: Hope for the New Year!

New Year, new look…welcome to the first edition of our magazine, SHJ! What better way to kick off the year than with inspirational stories from our patients and colleagues across the Trust. The SHJ team have been working hard to create a magazine that features real people talking honestly and frankly to raise awareness of issues that our colleagues and patients may face every day.

Psychiatric nurse, Sarah Olley starts the year by taking on high street giant Poundland! (Page 04).

Need some hope and motivation for the New Year? Hope Virgo, a mental health campaigner, tells us about her relationship with anorexia and how she refused to let the illness define her. (Page 08).

Independently you! The SHJ team take part in one of the Trust’s simple but effective balance classes to find out how anyone, no matter what age, can remain independent this year. (Page 14).

Do you have any resolutions for the New Year? Why not grab a cup of something hot and share them with your family, friends and colleagues. Talking is good and friends can be wonderful therapy!

Happy reading!The SHJ team.

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