Midlands Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust

The community managed library in Heath Hayes has introduced a friendship group – open to all ages. At a recent session two older gentlemen introduced a young boy to playing dominoes. #WeAreMPFT

Yvonne Coghill, Director – WRES (Workforce Race Equality Standard) Implementation in NHS England, will be joining the staff Listening in Action (LiA) event. Book your place via Trust intranet. http://ow.ly/T22q50lEp5a @MPFTLiA #LiA

Speech and Language Therapy won a national Shine A Light Awards for innovative practice in reducing the word gap within Stoke on Trent. In partnership with Stoke Local Authority 8000 children a year are screened and supported in early language development #WeAreMPFT

What's your heart age? 4 out of 5 people's health is at risk because their heart age is older than their real age. Take the free #HeartAgeTest and find out! http://nhs.uk/oneyou/hat #ChoosetobeHealthy

A new partnership is offering local people access to specialist weight management advice. Gym & Tonic in Uttoxeter will be hosting weight management groups run by the Specialist Adult Dietetic Service, which is provided by MPFT. Read more here: http://ow.ly/glDd30nMyrQ

Our innovative physiotherapists have designed a new group exercise and education programme. This has empowered people with osteo arthritis with 97% reporting an improvement after the course “made my life far more enjoyable” #WeAreMPFT

Lots of people find that their asthma symptoms get worse at this time of year because of increased triggers such as colds and chilly weather. Make sure to take your preventer inhaler as prescribed and keep your reliever inhaler with you at all times #HelpUsHelpYou

Chat Health is a new text messaging service for 11-19 year olds in Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire. Young people can gain independently obtained confidential support and advice from the Trust’s School Nurses, and also find out how to access other local services #WeAreMPFT

The Tissue Viability team won a Nursing Times Award for their innovative approach to lower limb wound care. Patients are managed more quickly using best practice evidence resulting in their wounds healing faster and improving their quality of life #WeAreMPFT

Being able to stay healthy in later life is a crucial issue for all of us. We know that older people often do not feel supported to look after their own health, which can have a detrimental impact on their quality of life and health outcomes. The Healthy Ageing Guide helps people to stay physically and mentally well by providing hints and tips on how to keep fit and independent bit.ly/2RNyxAH #HelpUsHelpYou

Yvonne Coghill, Director – WRES (Workforce Race Equality Standard) Implementation in NHS England will be joining the Staff Listening into Action (LiA) event at MPFT. Book on via Trust intranet. http://ow.ly/rVbg50lEntq #MPFTLiA

People using mental health services in Shropshire have been encouraged to sign up to the Couch to 5k programme. 54 people graduated from the first programme, one said “Since I’ve got into running, the self harm has decreased significantly as has the anxiety” #WeAreMPFT

Need urgent medical advice? NHS 111 online is a quick and easy way to get the information you need when you’re not sure what to do. Visit https://111.nhs.uk/ and answer some simple questions about your symptoms #HelpUsHelpYou

One of our school nurses set up an initiative which enables secondary school pupils to learn lifesaving Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Working in partnership with local schools and 2000 young people have now had training in this lifesaving skill #WeAreMPFT

Don’t let a minor illness ruin your week. Whether it’s your child or yourself, your local pharmacy can help. Many pharmacies are open late and at weekends – and you don’t need an appointment. Find your local pharmacy here: bit.ly/2AePFqO #HelpUsHelpYou

The Allied Health Professional multi-disciplinary team on the Hatherton Centre have introduced a ‘mile a day my way’ challenge to improve physical health and wellbeing, fourteen service users completed a total of 136 miles, with one achieving a marathon 26 miles #WeAreMPFT

Due to an incident this morning we can’t use the main entrance at the Haywood Hospital. Just follow the signs to an alternative entrance. Apologies for any inconvenience.

We are the first generation to need to make a conscious decision to build physical activity into our daily lives – check out @oneyouPHE for help on increasing your activity #ChoosetobeHealthy