My work experience journey: Yasmin Yassir
Hear from Yasmin Dafalla, a 15-year-old GCSE student who had the opportunity to spend one week doing work experience with the Learning, Culture, and Organisational Development Department (LCOD).
On Our Mind
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides integrated healthcare services including intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire.
Our On Our Minds blog shares lived experiences from colleagues at the Trust and patients who use or have used our services on a variety of topics from a wide range of services.
On Our Mind
Using qualities and skills from the army, Colin retrained as a physiotherapist
Colin shares his story about his life in the army and the NHS.
Hear from Kyra Mandac who joined the Communications team for work experience
Kyra recently completed a work experience placement with the Trust’s Communications team. Hear about her time with #TeamNottsHC.
Stroke patient talks of losing her speech and the impact on her life
As part of Aphasia Awareness Month, we’re sharing the story of Hannah.
Hannah was 39 when she experienced a stroke which left her with aphasia, a condition that affects the brain and causes problems with speech and language.
A year on from her stroke, Hannah’s fantastic motivation and the support from the Trust’s Community Stroke team, she is now on the road to recovery.
Student dietitian’s passion for nutrition and dietetics
For Dietitians Week, we’re sharing a story from Claire Flint, an Assistant Dietetic Practitioner and student dietitian. Claire has always had an interest in nutrition and dietetics and studied an undergraduate degree in Food Nutrition and Health. She shares her story about her role within the Trust’s Nutrition and Dietetic Service and how she has taken an alternative route to studying a postgraduate master’s degree through an apprenticeship route with the Trust.
How movement is used in eating disorder therapy
During Mental Health Awareness Week, we meet Fiona, a Highly Specialist Eating Disorder Practitioner. Fiona discusses her approach of integrating movement into therapy for many patients with eating disorders. Her deep interest in psychodrama and embodiment work is clear, and she is encouraged by the increasing evidence that backs these methods.
Mum shares how outstanding CAMHS support has been life changing
For Mental Health Awareness Week we spoke to Emna, whose son Leo has received fantastic support from Nottinghamshire Healthcare’s CAMHS service, which she described as ‘life changing’.
A day in the life of a hospice staff nurse
As part of Dying Matter Week and International Nurses Day, Molly a staff nurse at Bassetlaw Hospice, sheds light on her daily routine. She reflects on the significance of her role in supporting patients and providing care to those in need. Molly continues to make a positive impact on the individuals she assists, demonstrating the core values of nursing through dedication, compassion, grace, and humility.
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