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.
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.
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’.
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.
Hear from Lucky (Luxmetha Manoharan) who joined #TeamNottsHC for 6 weeks, as an intern from Nottingham Trent University, in our Learning, Culture and Organisational Development team.
Karen shares her career in administration, which started with a medical secretarial course, followed by various roles in general practice, clinical genetics, medical education, and practice management.
For Autism Acceptance Week, we’re sharing a story from Tom Hewitt who works at the Trust as a Clinical Applications Support Officer and Service Desk Anaylst.
For World Autism Acceptance Week, we’re sharing stories from some of our autistic colleagues about living with autism, how it affects them day to day and the support they have received from the Trust.
For World Autism Acceptance Week, which runs from 2 to 8 April, we’re sharing the experiences of colleagues who are living with autism and the challenges they face.
