Specialist Services MPFT NHS

If you have a long-term health condition, the flu vaccine helps protect you from getting seriously ill.

Find out if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and how to book ➡️ orlo.uk/cDxDK

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Flu can be very unpleasant for young children and sometimes cause serious illness.

If your child is 2 or 3, they can get a free NHS nasal spray flu vaccine.

👉 Book now at your GP surgery or a participating pharmacy in the NHS App.

More info ➡️ orlo.uk/pBD3w

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It's #InternationalStammeringAwarenessDay 👇

A stammer isn’t a weakness or a defect; it is a difference in the way some people speak.

How can you help?

👂 Listen with patience
⏸️ Pause - don't prompt or interrupt
💙 Encourage representation

Wishing all who celebrate a very happy #Diwali 🎊

Their session offered a powerful overview of how TIC principles are supporting both Service Users & staff - strengthening understanding and compassionate practice across the full Criminal Justice Pathway.

We’re proud to see our MPFT teams sharing their expertise on such an important national stage.

Day 2 at the Health & Justice Summit 2025 ⚖️

This morning, Dr Sarah Stacey, and Dr Lara Arsuffi delivered an insightful seminar exploring Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and how it’s being embedded across our Inclusion and Wellness Health & Justice services 💬

You can save on average £49 a week if you quit smoking this #Stoptober - track how much you save with the NHS Quit Smoking App 📱

We’re live at the 2025 Health & Justice Summit! ⚖️

Our stand shares real reflections from Trauma Informed Care (TIC) training, Care Opinion feedback, and the premiere of our new video showcasing how we support the full criminal justice pathway 💡

🎥 Watch it here: orlo.uk/FsKJe

Happy #AHPsDay 💙

A huge thank you to our amazing Allied Health Professionals who help our service users live healthier, happier lives 👏

October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth - a time to uplift neurodivergent voices, challenge stigma, and deepen our understanding.

📘 Dive into the 'Neuro-Verse', our toolkit designed to help professionals recognise, understand, and embrace neurodiversity: orlo.uk/DRxge

#ADHDAwareness #NeuroVerse

Dyslexia isn’t a flaw - it’s a different way of processing information 👇

When we introduce small but thoughtful changes (extra time, assistive tech, clearer formatting), we don’t just remove barriers - we unlock confidence and improve access 💬

#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #DAW25 #RaiseTheVolume

You've done the hard bit, and now you get to see the benefits!

After 72 hours your pulse, breathing, and energy levels should be returning to normal, with your senses of taste and smell also improving.

Find out more about the health benefits of quitting smoking here: orlo.uk/RH67L

#Stoptober

"The staff were fantastic" 💬

This #FeedbackFriday we’re celebrating amazing feedback for our Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Diabetic Eye Screening service.

#VisionMatters #DESMPFT

There are SO many great reasons to quit this #Stoptober - and we are here for you every step of the way 🙌

🔗 Find out more and get support from: orlo.uk/C5h4D

This recognition highlights the creativity, passion, and collaboration of everyone involved.

A huge well done to the whole team – what an achievement 👏

Winners will be announced at the UKPHR Annual Conference on 4th November 2025.

#PublicHealth #DigitalComms #Teamwork #Inclusion #MPFT #NHS

🎉 Congratulations Team! 🎉

We’re proud to share that our MPFT Inclusion 'Eliminating Hepatitis C' communications project has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2025 UKPHR Awards for 'Best Digital and Communications Initiative' 🏆

#UKPHRawards

A big thank you to our past, present, and future NHS colleagues this #BlackHistoryMonth.

Join us as we celebrate our leaders, caregivers, colleagues, and friends.

Happy Black History Month!

#BHM2025

#Stoptober starts today!

You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting - and you don't need to do it alone.

There are plenty of ways to get support, but the best way to get started is to get your free Personal Quit Plan 👉 orlo.uk/d8KaP

YouTube video by MPFT Specialist Services Understand Jack: A Lesson in Neurodivergence

👋 Have you met Jack yet?

Jack is the star of our brand-new Neuro-Verse animation, to help professionals recognise and better understand neurodivergence in children & young people.

🎥 Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S3I...

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Jamie Roberts (Professional Lead for Lived Experience) and Helen Duffy (Head of Research Partnerships) also spoke about LENSE - a research forum within our Health & Justice services to help improve the understanding of the justice community’s challenges and needs 💬

We attended the MPFT Annual Members Meeting last week at St George’s Hospital, Stafford 💡

A day of celebrating achievements, looking ahead to the future, and highlighting our Wellness services.

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📢 A UK-wide Emergency Alert test will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm.

You should keep alerts switched on for your own safety, but if you're concerned about an alert sounding on a device, it's possible to opt out.

Find out more ➡️ orlo.uk/UpxWA

Here are this week's #CoreMessages 👇

Here are this week's #CoreMessages 👇

It's not too late to #GetWinterStrong 💪

Make sure you and your loved ones are protected.

Check your eligibility and book online at orlo.uk/GHhkE

#GetVaccinated

It's #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek 👇

It's important to attend regular screenings.

It's normal to feel anxious before your appointment, but cervical screenings can spot early signs of cervical cancer and are key to preventing the disease.

Find out more: orlo.uk/5XBHV