Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational therapists work with adults and children of all ages who have a wide range of conditions. Most commonly, they help those living with mental health conditions, or physical or learning disabilities. Some Occupational Therapists help babies, infants, children and young people grow, learn, have fun, socialise and play – so they can develop, thrive and reach their full potential. The focus could be on self-care, like getting ready to go out, eating a meal or using the toilet. It could be around being productive – going to nursery or school, or volunteering. Or it could simply be about improving their ability to play with friends, compete at sport or take part in hobbies. In the video below, you can listen to Occupational Therapists from our Children and Young People services, Elaine and Jan, talk about their roles, and the different stages of development, occupations and transitions an Occupational Therapy can help with to improve the lives of our children and young people. #occupationaltherapyweek

Congratulations to three Derbyshire Healthcare colleagues who have been celebrated for 40 years of long service with the NHS, each pictured below with Mark Powell, Chief Executive. • Elizabeth Sadler –Nurse at the Radbourne Unit • Lexine Price – Senior Nurse at the Radbourne Unit • Sharon Gregory – Lead Nurse for the In Reach and Home Treatment team at Albany House Vikki Ashton Taylor, Deputy Chief Executive/Chief Delivery Officer, praised all three colleagues for their hard work. She said: “This is an impressive milestone for these colleagues who deserve to be celebrated for their achievements. “On behalf of everyone at the Trust, I would like to thank Elizabeth, Lexine and Sharon for going above and beyond in their everyday work. These colleagues have contributed greatly to making a significant difference to people’s lives.”

East Midlands Ambulance Service are asking the public to only call 999 when life is on the line. This is to remind everyone that it is imperative ambulances are available for those who critically need the life-saving people and equipment who make up our service. Those with life-threatening conditions should call 999, while those with urgent care needs access more appropriate services, including self-care advice, pharmacies, NHS 111, their GP or urgent treatment centres. This may also include patients who need to attend ED, but could safely make their own way without intervention from an ambulance.

Today is #LDNurseDay ⭐️💙 We would like to celebrate and show our appreciation to all of our Learning Disability nurses, who work to provide specialist healthcare and support to people with a learning disability, as well as their families, to ensure individuals live a fulfilling and healthy life. Our nurses support the health and wellbeing and social inclusion of people with a learning disability to reach their full potential, achieve an equitable quality of life, and be valued in society. Learning disability nurses may also help people to learn the skills needed to find work. This can be significant in helping them to lead a more independent and healthy life where they can relate to others on equal terms. Thank you for all the passion and dedication you provide for our LD community.

To all of our colleagues, friends, neighbours, partners and those in our care, who celebrate this auspicious Festival of Lights. We wish you a year rich with love, happiness, prosperity and wisdom. Happy Diwali to you and your family #HappyDiwali2024

Every day we see progress on our fabulous new healthcare facilities in Chesterfield and Derby – and we love showing them off. These are more than just building sites; they are the future home of innovation, healing and hope. Take a look at some of the staff and visitors who have toured our new Derwent Unit in Chesterfield and Carsington Unit in Derby. 1.      Visiting our Carsington Unit site are, from left, Molly, Janet T, Sophie, Janet A, Jenny and Sifo, Clinical and Operations Project Manager. 2.      Clinical and Operations Project Manager Sifo (second from left) with, from left, communications staff Jayne, Anna, Sean, Christina and Richard at the Derby site. 3.      Bank worker Raj with construction worker Sophie and Clinical and Operations Project Manager Sifo at the Carsington Unit site. 4.      Tony joined System Delivery Officer & Business Coordinator Nicole at our Derwent Unit site in Chesterfield. 5.      Colleagues from our pharmacy and occupational therapy teams visited the Carsington Unit site. They are Joshua, Lucy, Lisa, Amee, Kaylee and Victoria. 6.      Visiting the Carsington Unit siteare members of the occupational therapy team. From left: Sukie, Claire, Karen, Laura, Lisa and Denise, with contractor Sophie on the right. 7.    Governor Alison and Sifo, who is both the Clinical and Operations Project Manager and a governor, at the Carsington Unit site. 8.    With construction worker Sophie (right) at the Derby site are apprentice student nurses Tanya and Janine, and student nurse Courtney. 9.    Jose Rodgers from the carers’ community with Delivery Officer & Business Coordinator Nicole at our Derwent Unit site in Chesterfield. Find out more about our Making Room for Dignity Programme, and see current vacancies here: https://bit.ly/MRFD-jobs

Need support with your mental health? There are local services available to help you. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eTZZJdiS

Did you miss it? Listen back to Chinwe Obinwe on BBC Derby speak on all things Black History Month. Chinwe Obinwa, Consultant Psychiatrist at the Trust, discusses what she does in her role, her Nigerian background, and the importance of her culture. Listen here: ttps://https://lnkd.in/gfTuz4y (from 12:09) Read more: https://lnkd.in/er9MVutx

Today is World Occupational Therapy Day! 🥳 The theme for this year is “Occupational Therapy for All". The theme reflects the important role of the profession to facilitate the ability of individuals, communities and populations to participate in the activities that they want, need or are expected to do in their daily lives. Occupational therapy helps people live their best life at home, at work – and everywhere else. It’s about people being able to do the things they want and have to do. That could mean helping people overcome challenges learning at school, going to work, playing sport or simply doing the dishes. Everything is focused on the individual's wellbeing and their ability to participate in activities. Occupational therapists work with adults and children of all ages who have a wide range of conditions. Most commonly, they help those living with mental health conditions, or physical or learning disabilities. And you’ll find them helping people live their best life in health organisations, social care services, housing, education and voluntary organisations. We would like to say thank you to all the Occupational Therapists that are part of #TeamDerbyshireHealthcare, who make a real difference to people's lives on a daily basis.

Today our CEO, Mark Powell, welcomed Baggy Shanker, MP for Derby South, to Kingsway, Derby, to tour our new mental healthcare facilities. We visited the Carsington Unit (adult acute) and Kingfisher House (psychiatric intensive care unit). They are very impressive! The new units will increase privacy and dignity for our service users, providing single room, en-suite, bedrooms. To find out more about the new builds and their therapeutic environments, visit https://lnkd.in/efCpKvR6.