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A young woman in a pink hoodie sitting on a sofa beside text inviting participation in the NHS Community Mental Health Survey.
Take the opportunity to make a difference to NHS Community Mental Health care.
We’d love to hear about your experiences. The best way for us to improve your care is by hearing from people who have recently used our services.
#CommunityMentalHealthSurvey
A man holding his hands out in front of him, listening to someone. Text reads "Community Mental Health Survey: What was your experience of care?"
Take the opportunity to make a difference to NHS Community Mental Health care.
We’d love to hear about your experiences. The best way for us to improve your care is by hearing from people who have recently used our services.
#CommunityMentalHealthSurvey
Community Mental Health Survey - How was your care? Help improve services for other people by providing feedback on your care.
Will you take a moment to share your experience of mental health care? Look out for your #CommunityMentalHealthSurvey in the post!
Please take a moment to complete the survey and help us make a positive difference to our care and services.
A poppy wreath with a handwritten notecard.
Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we pause to honour and remember all those who have served and sacrificed in conflicts past and present.
We are proud to stand alongside our Armed Forces community in reflecting on their courage, dedication, and service.
We will remember them.
A young woman in a pink hoodie sitting on a sofa beside text inviting participation in the NHS Community Mental Health Survey.
Take the opportunity to make a difference to NHS Community Mental Health care.
We’d love to hear about your experiences. The best way for us to improve your care is by hearing from people who have recently used our services.
#CommunityMentalHealthSurvey
Repeat prescriptions? Only order what you need. If you have enough medicine at home, there's no need to order now - you can request more in the future.
A huge amount of medicines are wasted unnecessarily in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent each year. We need your help to reduce this.
Find out more information here 🔗 staffsstokeics.org.uk/only-order-what-you-need
A man holding his hands out in front of him, listening to someone. Text reads "Community Mental Health Survey: What was your experience of care?"
Take the opportunity to make a difference to NHS Community Mental Health care.
We’d love to hear about your experiences. The best way for us to improve your care is by hearing from people who have recently used our services.
#CommunityMentalHealthSurvey
Illustration of a person in pain holding their jaw and a phone. Text reads 'Need urgent dental treatment? Contact the local dental service on 0300 123 0981 to arrange an urgent appointment.'
In pain or facing an urgent dental issue?
Extra NHS urgent dental appointments are now available in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Call the Dental Advice Line for help.
🌐 More info from Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB: https://tinyurl.com/4z84pzxz
A dark blue background with the NHS logo in the top right corner. Text reads 'Need urgent help for your mental health? Call 111 and select the mental health option.'
If you need urgent mental health support, it can be difficult to know what to do. Your local NHS in Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent is here to help - call 111 and select the mental health option.
More information is available on NHS Staffs & Stoke ICB website: staffsstokeics.org.uk/your-health-...
Purple background. A quote from feedback received reads 'I really would not have managed without you!'
We’re proud to share this note of appreciation received for a member of the Adult Social Care team in Lichfield. Well done! #MPFTCelebrates
“Thank you for all you have done for us all, I really would not have managed without you! You are a very kind and special person with a heart of gold.”
Have you listened to our latest podcast yet? This episode explores the opening of MPFT's new mental health crisis care facility in Stafford.
🎧 Available on all major platforms — just search ‘The MPFT Podcast’
📺 Or watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watc...
#MPFTPodcast
“Thank you so much for the care, compassion and respect shown to X and the family during his last few weeks. Your help was very much appreciated.”
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Yellow background. Text is feedback provided which reads 'Thank you so much for the care, compassion and respect shown.'
The District Nursing team, South West Alliance PCN received this lovely compliment from the family of a recent patient. Living #MPFTValues #CaringAndCompassionate #Respectful
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“A massive thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sticking around. You are someone we needed in our lives who understood and never judged, given us advice and dealt with our concerns. You put us back together. Thank you!”
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Blue background. Text reads a quote from feedback received 'You are someone we needed in our lives who understood and never judged'
#MPFTCelebrates this note of thanks for a member of our CAHMS services, part of the Children and Families Care Group. Great work - Making life better for our communities!
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🎧 Catch up with MPFT’s latest podcast!
If you missed the episode featuring Jackie Small and Alan Jasper, now’s your chance to tune in.
They cover:
✅ What it means to be a Governor
✅ How the role impacts helps shape MPFT
✅ How you could get involved
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=adnb...
The event is aimed primarily at pharmacy colleagues, however all health and social care professionals are welcome to join if the topics are of interest to you.
If you have any questions or need further information, please do get in touch with the PREP team at research@mpft.nhs.uk
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An information poster about the PREP showcase on 12th June 2025.
The MPFT Research & Innovation Department are pleased to share details of the first MPFT Pharmacy Research Engagement Programme (PREP) Showcase being held online on 12th June 2025, 12pm - 2pm.
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"We are going to miss her so much, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she has done. Thank you once again for such outstanding support.”
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"Thanks to her gentle and encouraging approach, my mom has seen real improvements. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, my mom has made remarkable progress... She truly was the only person who managed to get things done for my mom.
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An orange graphic with a quote from a family member which reads 'She was the only person who managed to get things done for my mom'
#MPFTCelebrates this compliment received for an OT with our Community Rehabilitation Team based in South East Staffordshire – well done! Making life better for our communities.
“The OT is such a friendly and lovely lady; her warm personality made it impossible not to like her.
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MPFT staff came together with colleagues from primary care and care homes, pledging to make at least one change to improve UTI practices in their settings. Small changes, big impact!
Read more in PEP Talk: www.mpft.nhs.uk/appl...
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Photo shows members of the Infection Prevention and Control team on their study day.
A big moment for the Infection Prevention and Control Team!
After six years, the IPCT held its first study day and it was a brilliant success!
With UTI-related hospital admissions on the rise, the event raised awareness around prevention, symptom recognition, catheter care & treatment.
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I feel as though I have really benefited from outreach. Never change - the world needs more people like you.”
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“Thank you for everything you've done for me through our sessions: the support, your patience, your kindness, and you always reminding me of my strength and my worth have been so vital during my recovery journey. Thank you for always listening to me and understanding me.
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A green graphic with a quote from a service user which reads 'Never change - the world needs more people like you'
We’re proud to share this note of thanks for a member of the Eating Disorders Outpatient Service based at St. Chads House, St George’s Hospital.
#MPFTCelebrates #CaringAndCompassionate #ListenAndEngage #Respectful
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Read more: www.mpft.nhs.uk/abou...
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A nurse with a patient on an inpatient ward. Text reads 'Top 10 non-acute trust for bank staff: a fantastic place to work'
💬 “MPFT wouldn’t be what it is without the hard work and dedication of our wonderful staff...” – Alex Brett, Chief People Officer
That’s why we’re proud to be recognised as one of the top 10 non-acute NHS trusts to work for, according to the latest #NHSStaffSurvey results analysed by the HSJ.
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New green space at Haywood Hospital! 🌿
On 13 May, our Chair Jackie Small joined the community to open the Garden of Tranquillity - a calm, healing space for patients, staff & visitors.
Created with local support & launched during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💚
🎥 youtu.be/NKtni3WPDKU
Two staff are photographed talking to each other. Above is a quote from the open text feedback provided by the NHS Staff Survey for We are always learning.
MPFT encourages its staff to keep learning 💚
79% of our staff said they have opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills - almost 5% higher than the national average!
Read about our results 👉 www.mpft.nhs.uk/abou...
#NHSStaffSurvey
