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‘Someone Like Me’ recruitment campaign featured in the Nursing Times
Our ambitious recruitment campaign to recruit local people to our Trust has been picked up by the Nursing Times. The ‘Someone Like Me’ campaign aims to encourage local people to come and work for us in a range of exciting roles including nurses, therapists, doctors and other healthcare roles.
A lifeline for people with dementia and their carers: Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
Support groups providing respite opportunities for carers and stimulation for people with dementia are a vital lifeline and help tackle the loneliness many face.
International Nurses Day: Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
Today is International Nurses Day and we're celebrating the brilliant nursing staff at BEH and our partner organisation Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I).
BEH colleague interviewed on BBC Radio London
Femi Gbadamosi, Peer Support Work Coordinator at Chase Farm was interviewed this morning, Thursday 12 May, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. He spoke to Vanessa Feltz, host on BBC Radio London at 7.40am.
Transformation funding reduces mental health waiting times: Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
The Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust’s (BEH) Mental Health Liaison Service located at both Barnet and North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH) hospitals provide support for people attending A&E, or on an acute ward, who need mental health support.
Exhibition with Tottenham Talking for Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
Tottenham Talking are running an mental health exhibition tomorrow, Wednesday 11 May at Chestnuts Community Centre.
BEH supports Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we’ll be sharing stories from across BEH including the work we're doing to reduce waiting times for mental health support and our mindfulness initiatives for older people.
Mindfulness for older people: Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic brought isolation to so many, and older people were among some of the most affected by this. When restrictions meant that group sessions could no longer take place, our staff looked for alternative ways to support people.
Some of our Haringey services are moving
Many of our Haringey services are moving to new buildings as part of our estate development and our changes to community mental health care
Community Mental Health Newsletter May 2022
Please click here to see our May update on how we are transforming community mental health services. This month’s newsletter includes news of a community garden project in Enfield, the role of new mental health specialists in GP practices and a peer support worker in Camden shares her story.
Interim Board leadership arrangements
Please read the message from Jackie Smith, Trust Chair about the Interim Board leadership arrangements.
Latest Issue of Trust Matters magazine is out now
The latest issue of our Trust Matters magazine is out now. Printed copies are being sent to our staff and partners, as well as to local GP surgeries and libraries over the next couple of weeks.
Community Mental Health Newsletter April 2022
Read the April edition of "In the community for the community", our newsletter updating you on some of the ways we are changing mental healthcare in North Central London.
Exploring the experiences of student mental health nurses from ethnic minority backgrounds working through the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds more than any other group.
Study published into infection control and managing COVID-19 cases in mental health wards
Research into the spread of COVID-19 among older adult patients and patients with dementia in psychiatric wards shows that effective infection control measures and a policy of parity of esteem between mental and physical health appears to have lowered infection rates and deaths.
Community Mental Health Newsletter March 2022
Read the March edition of "In the community for the community", our newsletter updating you on some of the ways we are changing mental healthcare in North Central London. This month it reports what we have done to meet needs identified in our Community Mental Health Summit, as well as showcasing the work of some of our staff and our partners in the voluntary sector.
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust retains ‘Good’ CQC rating despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust has been rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its report published today.
Launch of joint Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: Creating a just, fair and inclusive culture
Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust have produced their first joint Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy to help address inequalities, spread good practice, and improve outcomes for patients, carers, and staff across our organisations and local communities.
Community Mental Health Newsletter
Read the February edition of "In the community for the community",our newsletter updating you on some of the ways we are changing mental healthcare in North Central London. This month it looks at how service users are getting greater control of their community care plans and structural changes to our community teams in Barnet and Haringey.
Introducing our four new Non-Executive Board members
We are delighted to welcome four new members to the Trust Board: Dr Farah Jameel and Claud Williams join us as new Non Executive Directors (NEDs), and Sheetal Balani and Dr Ivan Beckley join us as Associate NEDs.
Changes to our Barnet and Haringey community teams
Community teams in Barnet and Haringey are being restructured as part of our £25 million, three-year Community Mental Health Transformation Programme.
Landmark mental health campaign with ‘Help!’ from The Beatles launched to support Londoners’ mental health
NHS England and NHS Improvement has launched a new campaign to encourage anyone experiencing feelings such as anxiety, depression, or other common mental health concerns to seek help through NHS Talking Therapies. Backed by some of the UK’s biggest artists, and using the iconic Beatles song ‘Help!’, the campaign will encourage people struggling with their mental health to seek support.
Community mental health update
Read the January edition of “In the community for the community”, our newsletter updating you on some of the ways we are changing mental healthcare in North Central London. This month it looks at new roles in GP practices, changes in the culture of care, how we are working with communities and the role employment can play in recovery.
Innovative new roles now starting in partnership with GPs
Across Barnet, Enfield and Haringey 18 new members of staff are taking up exciting new roles in GPs surgeries where they will play an important role in our transformation of community mental health services.
We are changing the way we plan and deliver care
Nationally, there is an improvement drive that will see greater involvement from service users. In new guidance NHS England said every adult accessing community-based care should co-produce a holistic personalised care and support plan from 2022. They should also be provided with the name of a key worker they can contact if their needs change.
Our Community Transformation Programme on London Live TV
Our major transformation of community mental health services is continuing across north London, enabling people to be treated more holistically in the community.
New NHS shared corporate services hub for north central London goes live
North London Partners Shared Services (NLPSS) – a partnership between 10 north central London NHS trusts to deliver more efficient and effective corporate services – officially launched this month.
Free 24/7 urgent mental health support for young people
Young people and their families in need of urgent help with their mental health can get free 24/7 support from trained NHS professionals by telephone.
Latest issue of Trust Matters magazine is out now
The latest issue of our Trust Matters magazine is out now. Printed copies are being sent to our staff and partners, as well as to local GP surgeries and libraries over the next couple of weeks.
What Recovery Means to Me: A competition for people using services at BEH
Your challenge: to design an image answering the question "What does Recovery Mean to Me?" using the four Trust colours and including a strapline.
The Occupational Therapy Show – The highlights
With over 3000 attendees over 2 days we wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to our stand to say hello.
The BEH CAMHS ‘Golden Hello’ scheme is now open – applications welcome!
As a leading provider of mental health child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) we are transforming and expanding the delivery of our CAMHS services at Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH). To support this investment in our services, we are also investing in our people not just by developing career pathways, but also by offering a ‘New to the Trust’ recruitment and retention financial incentive in the form of a ’Golden Hello’ payment.
Health Care Support Worker hiring event webinar
NHS England & NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) Nursing Workforce Improvement Team are jointly holding a webinar with their partners at Indeed, to encourage Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) applications from ethnic minority men.
Making it easier to get help with mental health challenges
Trust CEO Jinjer Kandola explains why you’ll soon find it easier to get help with mental health challenges.
How we’re transforming community mental health care
Deputy CEO Darren Summers outlines our progress and plans for transforming community mental health care by 2024.
Congratulations to Lola Akinyemi on being awarded the title of Queen's Nurse
Lola who works as a Locality Lead for District Nursing and is a proud District Nurse, was awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse from the Queen’s Nursing Institute 2021.
Almost 200 people attend Community Mental Health Summit
Almost 200 people including service users, carers and residents joined our Community Mental Health Summit on Wednesday (10 November 2021) to hear how we’re transforming community mental health care.
Blossom Court named Health winner at the SPACES Awards
Blossom Court, our new mental health inpatient building at St Ann’s Hospital, has been named Health category winner in the 2021 SPACES Awards.
Frances O’Callaghan appointed Designate Chief Executive for the North Central London Integrated Care Board
Frances O’Callaghan has been successfully appointed as the Designate Chief Executive for the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) for North Central London, following an open and robust recruitment process.
Service User and Carer Nominated Awards – Now open for nominations
At the end of every year at Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust we like to recognise and celebrate our excellent staff and their achievements.
Community mental health update
Read this month’s community update to find out how we’re transforming care to improve quality of life for people experiencing significant mental health challenges.
Relocation of clinical and corporate services at St Ann’s Hospital next week
Following the opening of our new mental health inpatient building, Blossom Court, at St Ann’s Hospital in Haringey in summer 2020, work has progressed on refurbishing the rest of the site which is being retained by the Trust.
Mebrak Ghebrehiwet, a nurse in the BEH Eating Disorders Service, wins the top prize in the Health Hero Awards
Mebrak, who qualified as a nurse just four years ago, was congratulated by the Prime Minister for her 'heroic' work in transforming care for patients with eating disorders. She was nominated by Daily Mail readers for her efforts to help patients during the pandemic.
Nine not-for-profits to deliver new mental health support services
Nine not-for-profit organisations will partner with the Trust to transform community mental health care in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey.
Helping everyone to get timely mental health care and support
To mark World Mental Health Day, NHS mental health trusts in North Central London re-affirm their commitment to work with communities to make sure everyone can get more timely help and support. The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Mental Health in an Unequal World’. Over the next three years, we’re investing millions of pounds and recruiting hundreds of frontline workers to expand services to make sure everyone in our community can get timely help and support with mental health challenges.
Join our Community Mental Health Summit on 10 November
Help us to shape new neighbourhood mental health services at our first Community Mental Health Care Summit from 2.30pm to 4pm on Wednesday 10 November. Click here to join the summit from 2.30pm to 4pm on Wednesday 10 November
Do you know how to take care of your mental health?
Do you know about the five evidence-based steps for taking care of your mental health? To mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October, our health and care partners in Enfield have created this short video with tips for looking after your mental health.
New Clinical Strategy 2021-2026
Never has there been a more important time to review our clinical approach and renew our commitment to providing excellent care. Together with our service users, carers, staff and partners we have co-created an ambitious vision for the kind of care we want to provide and have agreed a set of principles for the people who use our services.
Stories to help children understand challenging topics
Talya Bruck, Dramatherapist and CAMHS Primary Mental Health Worker, has created a series of books to help parents have conversations with their children about difficult topics. They are now available for purchase on Amazon and the money raised will go to purchase more books for the CAMH service at BEH.
Trust AGM – Review and resources
Thank you to everyone who joined our virtual AGM on Monday 20 September 2021. We had over 120 attendees joining the event, including service users, carers, members of the public, partners and staff members.
Art On The Walls – Successful artists announced
We are excited to announce the successful artists and artist collectives who will be working across our four wards at Blossom Court at St Ann’s Hospital, to facilitate workshops and design a collaborative piece that will be painted on to the walls of the wards.
Out now – September community mental health update
Read this month’s community update to find out how we’re transforming care and improving quality of life for people experiencing mental health challenges.
Meet Sarah Glickman, Dramatherapist
Did you know that at BEH we employ eight of the 14 allied health professions? Today we would like to introduce you to Sarah Glickman, a Dramatherapist at Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield.
Suicide prevention, learning and support strategy 2021-2026
Our vision is to become a Trust with a just and learning culture where preventing and learning from suicide is at the heart of our work, and where suicide and suicidal feelings are understood as a human response to distress that deserves attention and a compassionate response. Everyone in BEH has something to contribute to this work and you are all encouraged to get involved in our work to prevent suicide and to learn and support those affected by suicide and suicidal thoughts.
Meet Karolina Maslanka, our new Occupational Therapy Apprentice
At BEH we are pleased to offer Occupational Therapy (OT) apprenticeships in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire.
Today we would like to introduce you to Karolina Maslanka who will start the programme in September 2021. She currently works as an Associate Mental Health Worker at St Ann's Eating Disorders Day Programme.
The HPV vaccine can save lives – Watch the video
Girls and boys aged 12 to 13 years are offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as part of the NHS vaccination program.
The HPV vaccine helps protect against cancers caused by high risk strains of HPV.
Save the date – Trust AGM on 20 September
Please save the date for the Trust Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 20 September 2021 at 2-3.30pm.
Out now – August community mental health update
Check out the latest edition of our community update to find out more about exciting changes to mental health care.
Meet Adrienne Freeman, Music Therapist
Did you know that at BEH we employ eight of the 14 allied health professions? Today we would like to introduce you to Adrienne Freeman, a Music Therapist.
Have your say on proposed new waiting time standards
NHS England is inviting public comments on proposed new waiting time standards for emergency and community mental health care.
Annual Report and Accounts 2020-21
The Annual Report captures the significant developments and changes at the Trust over the last year. It also includes the Annual Accounts. Download it here
Single CEO announced for Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust’s Chief Executive, Jinjer Kandola, MBE, is to take up the position of Chief Executive at neighbouring Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust, in addition to her current role.
July's community mental health update
Check out this month's edition of our new community update to find out more about our exciting plans to roll out new neighbourhood mental health services.
Meet David Simms, Specialist Forensic and Mental Health Team Lead Dietitian
Did you know that at BEH we employ eight of the 14 allied health professions? Today we would like to introduce you to David Simms, a Specialist Forensic and Mental Health Team Lead Dietitian.
CQC rates the Beacon Centre ‘Good’
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating for the child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS) wards at the Beacon Centre, part of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust, has improved to good.
Blossom Court, St Ann’s Hospital wins the Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards
We are delighted to announce that Blossom Court, our new state of the art mental health inpatient building at St Ann’s Hospital in Tottenham, has won the Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards.
Blossom Court has been selected in the Building Project of the Year over £10 million category for prioritising independent access to outdoor space to promote patient wellbeing and recovery and improve the working lives of NHS staff.
New neighbourhood mental health services on the way
New neighbourhood mental health services will be rolled out in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey over the next three years as part of a £25m major expansion of community mental health care across North Central London.
History of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK
June is Pride Month. This year we are taking a look at what has changed and when it has changed.
Meet Vasiliki Papoutsi, Art Therapist at Barnet CAMHS
Did you know that at BEH we employ eight of the 14 allied health professions? Today we would like to introduce you to Vasiliki Papoutsi who works as an Art Therapist at Barnet CAMHS.
Help us transform the walls of Blossom Court
We would now like to invite four artists to help us bring the walls of Blossom Court to life. We would like to hear from you if you would like to put together a collaborative piece of art with our four mental health wards: Tulip Ward, Daisy Ward, Sunflower Ward and Iris Ward.
Latest issue of Trust Matters magazine is out now
The latest issue of our Trust Matters magazine is out now. Printed copies are being sent to our staff and partners, as well as to local GP surgeries and libraries over the next couple of weeks.
Meet Patrycja Pilczuk, our new Occupational Therapy Apprentice
At BEH we are pleased to offer Occupational Therapy (OT) apprenticeships in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire.
Today we would like to introduce you to Patrycja Pilczuk who will start the programme in September 2021. She currently works as a Technical Instructor (TI) on Paprika Ward, Chase Farm Hospital, North London Forensic Service.
NHS North Central London CCG strategic reviews of community health services and mental health services – Have your say!
NHS North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) wants to develop a ‘core service offer’ for users of both community health services and mental health services. This will set out clearly what you can expect to receive from these services as a minimum regardless of where you live.
Updated Trust Strategy and Trust Annual Objectives for 2021-22
As we are coming out of the pandemic, we have taken this opportunity to review our ‘Fit for the Future’ Trust Strategy which was published in 2019, and we have now produced an Updated Trust Strategy for 2021-2024.
Supporting Dementia Action Week 2021
At Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust we are proud to support Dementia Action Week 2021, a national event led by the Alzheimer’s Society.
Celebrating International Nurses' Day
To celebrate International Nurses' Day, we would like to shine the light on some of the amazing nurses who make up our diverse workforce.
Get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Mental health problems can affect anyone at any time. This is why we are supporting Mental Health Awareness Week which is the UK’s national week to talk about all aspects of mental health, provide help and advice and inspire action to promote the message of good mental health for all.
Online weekly webinars to help you in your recovery from COVID-19 in April and May
BEH, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and Recovery Colleges are hosting weekly webinars throughout April and May to help you in your recovery from COVID-19. The sessions are open to all across North Central London.
Welcome to Jackie Smith as new Trust Chair and farewell to Mark Lam outgoing Chair
Jackie Smith formally joins Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) today as Chair, in addition to her current role of Chair at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust. Jackie brings with her extensive knowledge of the NHS and other organisations across North Central London and will help us continue to develop our services.
Updated privacy notice
We have recently updated our Trust’s privacy notices on how we use your information, which includes updated information about how we share information with our partnership agencies, including the Health Information Exchange and other initiatives. The 'your health records' section has also been updated to provide access to health records information for patients on access rights to their health records.
Initiative to increase convictions of people who assault NHS staff is rolled out across London
Known as Operation Cavell, the initiative will see a senior police officer review all reports of assaults and hate crime on NHS staff. The NHS, Metropolitan Police Service and Crown Prosecution Service have been working in partnership to launch the scheme, which aims to increase convictions and protect NHS staff on the frontline.
BEH NHS Staff Survey results show improved wellbeing and fairness
The results from this year’s NHS Staff Survey show that the work being done to make BEH the very best place to work is starting to have real impact.
Vaccination clinic for people with learning disabilities in North Central London
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) has been providing COVID-19 vaccination for people with learning disabilities (LD), autism and serious mental illnesses at its Chase Farm Hospital site in Enfield since the end of February.
Jackie Smith appointed as Chair of BEH
Jackie Smith is to become Chair of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH), in addition to her current role of Chair at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust.
Online weekly webinars to help you in your recovery from COVID-19
BEH, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and Recovery Colleges are hosting weekly webinars throughout March, April and May to help you in your recovery from COVID-19. The sessions are open to all across North Central London.
Short stories for children about lockdown and the challenges
Coronavirus pandemic has been challenging for all of us, including children and young people who have often struggled to adapt to the new situation. Talya Bruck, Dramatherapist and CAMHS Primary Mental Health Worker, wrote short stories to help children process the strangeness of the pandemic and lockdown and all it encompasses.
Service users to help design mural for Blossom Court as part of a community art project
Mind Murals is an ambitious and innovative project where the community including local artists, mental health service users, BEH, grassroots organisations, charities and community groups come together to use art to heal.
Strengthening collaboration across providers in North Central London
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH), is to partner with neighbouring mental health trust, Camden and Islington (C&I), to carry out a joint review of how we, as key providers, can maximise capacity and impact and improve, still further, the mental health care that we provide.
Mark Lam appointed to the position of Chair at The Royal Free
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust has announced that our Chair, Mark Lam, has been appointed to the position of Chair at The Royal Free.
What role do kindness, hope and compassion play in the criminal justice system? – Book chapter contribution by Deborah Murphy
When the Monument Fellowship put out a call for extracts for a book about the role of kindness, hope and compassion in the criminal justice system, Deborah Murphy, Wellbeing Centre Manager and Lead Occupational Therapist at HMP Pentonville, felt this was an ideal opportunity to showcase the work of occupational therapists within the justice system.
Barnardo’s helpline for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic young people and families affected by COVID-19
Barnardo’s is running a helpline and webchat to support Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities affected by coronavirus.
New wellbeing videos for school children
My Young Mind Enfield- CAMHS Mental Health Support Team in Schools has created four short mental health and wellbeing videos for primary and secondary school aged pupils in Key Stage 2 and 3.
Fraud Prevention Notice – Purchase of COVID-19 vaccines
NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) has been alerted about individuals and companies seeking to buy doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from staff and organisations in the NHS.
Government guidelines state that ‘the COVID-19 vaccination is only available through the NHS to eligible groups and it is a free vaccination'. It cannot be sold privately in the UK.
Our School Aged Immunisation Team continues to deliver the service to ensure young people receive vaccinations this winter
Our immunisation nurses in Enfield have been successful in adapting the delivery of the service to enable their important childhood vaccination programme to continue despite school closures and home learning this winter.
New e- consents introduced for School Aged Immunisation Programme
Parents and young people in Enfield can now give e-consent for their children’s school-based immunisations as Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust introduces a new online consent system.
CEO Jinjer Kandola awarded MBE for her services to mental health
Jinjer Kandola has been awarded an MBE for her services to mental health. She joins a prestigious list of people who have been singled out for their extraordinary achievements, from across the UK.
North Londoners are being asked to use NHS services wisely
The NHS in London will be extremely busy this Bank Holiday weekend, but help is available for those who need urgent care.
Reducing pressure on the London Ambulance Service at this time
We know the festive period can be difficult for people. If you are struggling or need support and don't have physical health problems, please think before phoning for an ambulance. You can call our mental health crisis line anytime 24/7 to get help and advice on 0800 151 0023.
Coronavirus - Visits suspended on all sites
Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions mean everyone should stay at home. To protect everyone, no patient visitors are allowed unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Any exceptional visits to patients must be agreed in advance with the clinical staff looking after your friend or relative.
Development partner announced for GLA land at St Ann’s Hospital
The Greater London Authority (GLA) have announced that they have appointed Catalyst Housing as their development partner to deliver 900 new homes on the part of the former St Ann’s Hospital site that the GLA bought from the Trust in 2018. 60% of the new homes will be affordable and within these, the Trust will have preferential access to 22 units for our staff once built in 2024/25.
Celebrating our nurses – Mounir Bassou
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – a chance for us to shine the light on some of the amazing nurses who make up our diverse workforce.
Here Mounir Bassou, Lead Nurse - Mental Health Service for Older People, Enfield Mental Health tells us what inspired him to become a nurse.
Trust’s Nursing Strategy 2020-25 is launched
The Trust’s new Nursing Strategy for 2020-25 sets out our vision of what excellent nursing care is, and also describes what nurses can expect and aspire to in terms of their own career development.
Appointment of Natalie Fox as Trust Deputy Chief Executive
Congratulations to Natalie Fox, Executive Chief Operating Officer who has been appointed by the Trust Board as Deputy Chief Executive.
Blossom Court, St Ann’s Hospital shortlisted for the 2020 HSJ Awards
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust is delighted to announce that Blossom Court, our new state of the art mental health inpatient building at St Ann’s Hospital in Tottenham, has been shortlisted in the 2020 HSJ Awards. There was tough competition with over 1,000 entries to the awards.
Launch of our Trust-wide Inclusion Programme
We are committed to developing a values-based culture where all staff have a voice, everyone feels supported and able to thrive both personally and professionally as we deliver excellence in patient care. The Executive Leadership Team has launched our Inclusion Programme this month in partnership with the Trust’s Staff-Side Chair, and Inclusion Network Chairs.
Supporting Alcohol Awareness Week
It’s Alcohol Awareness Week. This year the theme is ‘Alcohol and mental health’. In a year of extraordinary change, the event offers us a chance to think about the ways in which we may sometimes use alcohol to help us cope when we are feeling anxious, stressed or worried.
The Kingswood Centre
The Kingswood Centre is a space of hope, opportunity and empowerment where service users and staff work together to develop and maintain skills but most importantly it enables people to fully engage in their recovery in safe, creative and supportive space.
Trust Board Meeting on Monday 30 November
In line with government guidance on fighting the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and in the interests of protecting our service users, patients and staff, we will be holding our Trust Board meetings in public virtually using MS Teams. Members of the public are welcome to join us.
Londoners to get NHS urgent and emergency care in the right place at the right time with 111 First
The NHS is asking patients with an urgent, but not life-threatening, health problem to contact NHS 111 first if they think they need to attend an A&E. You can either call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and the service is free to use (including from all mobiles).
Celebrating our nurses – Sheyi Johnson
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – a chance for us to shine the light on some of the amazing nurses who make up our diverse workforce.
Here Sheyi Johnson, Physical Health Lead Nurse in Barnet tells us what she loves about her job.
It’s National Mentoring Day - A mentoring success story
One of the key commitments of the Strategic Alliance between BEH and C&I is ensuring that all staff have equal opportunity to progress and enjoy their careers. Last year we set up a mentoring programme across both Trusts and we are pleased to share a success story.
Recovery Strategy Development — Join our workshops
The Enablement Partnership is in the process of co-developing a BEH Recovery Strategy with people using our services and staff. Please join one of our digital workshops to provide your feedback and discuss ideas on the draft recovery strategy to help us create a final and completed version.
London’s NHS celebrates inspiring Black Londoners
Anna Mbachu has been chosen to represent Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust for her work supporting people with severe and enduring mental health problems. She leads a team supporting people to find accommodation when they are discharged from the care of the Trust. As well as her NHS work, Anna is a local authority councillor and a leader within the Nigerian community.
Care Homes Assessment Team (CHAT) awarded Team of the Year at the RCNi Nurse Awards 2020
Congratulations to Melanie Pettitt and the Care Homes Assessment Team (CHAT) on winning the RCNi Nurse Awards 2020 in the Team of the Year category.
Cosmopolitan features our joint National Stalking Threat Assessment Centre
Cosmopolitan magazine explores what stalking looks like in 2020 and how those who experience it can still struggle to be taken seriously. The article features the work of the national Stalking Threat Assessment Centre (STAC), a world-leading specialist unit dedicated to tackling stalking run in partnership by BEH, the Metropolitan Police Service and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
First in-depth study of COVID-19 in older people and those with dementia published
New research into the impact of coronavirus on older adults in psychiatric wards in London has been published in The Lancet Psychiatry. Contributors include Dr Lauren Huzzey, BEH Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist.
Barnet Forum for people using our services and their carers - Thursday 29 October
Please join the first meeting of our new Barnet Forum for people using our services and their carers on Thursday 29 October from 1pm-2pm via MS Teams.
BEH nurses awarded RCN BAME Rising Star Awards
Congratulations to Lorraine Welch, Cognitive Analytic Therapist and Mwanasiti Siokwu (Siti), Community Matron/SDN who were awarded Royal College of Nursing London BAME Rising Star Awards.
Launch of the North London Forensic Consortium
A new partnership between the five NHS providers of secure mental health services in north London aims to provide the best possible care to patients and, wherever possible, to provide care close to home so that patients can maintain links with their families and friends.
Health Visiting and School Nursing services transfer to the North Middlesex University Hospital
School Nursing and Health Visiting services for children and young people in Enfield transferred from Enfield Community Services, part of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust, to the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust on 1 October 2020, as part of planned changes by the commissioner of these services, Enfield Council. Further information about School Nursing and Health Visiting services in Enfield is now available from the North Middlesex University Hospital.
Celebrating our nurses – Newblow Jaya
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – a chance for us to shine the light on some of the amazing nurses who make up our diverse workforce.
Here Newblow Jaya, Practice Education Facilitator tells us what inspired her to become a nurse.
Coronavirus service updates
Please read the information about changes to our services in light of the Coronavirus outbreak. We have introduced a new helpline for people experiencing a mental health crisis: 0800 151 0023. You can call this number to get support or advice 24/7.
Haringey Service User and Carer Forum resumes on 12 October
The Haringey Service User and Carer Forum is excited to announce the re-launch of the Forum on 12 October after face to face meetings were suspended due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Forum provides an opportunity for people to discuss their experiences and to share views with Trust staff to facilitate a dialogue so that their ideas can help to influence the way the services operate.
Trust AGM – review and resources
Thank you to everyone who joined our first virtual AGM on Tuesday 22 September 2020. We had over 120 attendees joining the event, including staff members, service users as well as stakeholders and partners.
BEH supports #AskAbout Asthma campaign to improve the lives of young people in the time of COVID-19
Here at Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) we are proud to support the #AskAboutAsthma campaign as keeping children’s asthma under control is particularly important this year due to the coronavirus and any potential second wave.
Wimbledon opened its doors to key workers last weekend
Eighty NHS hospital staff, London Ambulance Service medics and Transport for London workers received free tennis lessons on the famous Wimbledon grass courts last weekend as a thank you for their hard work during the pandemic. BEH was represented by Elias Egwabar, Access and Flow Administrator and Jide Ogunba, a physiotherapist working on the older people’s mental health wards.
New Service User Involvement and Engagement Strategy
The Patient Experience Teams at BEH is proud to announce the launch of their brand new Service User Involvement and Engagement Strategy for 2020-22.
Celebrating our nurses – Jabu Chikore
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – a chance for us to shine the light on some of the amazing nurses who make up our diverse workforce.
Here Jabu Chikore, Head of Nursing in Barnet tells us more about his job.
Autumn 2020 issue of Trust Matters out now
The autumn issue of Trust Matters is now out. Printed copies are being sent to our staff and partners, as well as to local GP surgeries and libraries over the next couple of weeks.
Blossom Court, our new mental health inpatient building at St Ann’s Hospital in Haringey - Watch the new film
We are delighted that Blossom Court, our new state-of-the art mental health inpatient building at St Ann’s Hospital is now open.
Watch this video to see inside the new building and to hear what our staff and service users think about the new facilities.
Meet Ben Marks who returned to practice at BEH to help during the pandemic
Ben Marks was working for a healthcare consultancy and technology company when he responded to the call for healthcare staff to return to the NHS to help during the pandemic. He joined the BEH Pharmacy Team and says “I am planning to stay as long as I am wanted and can be useful. The culture and people at BEH are fantastic!”
Call for service user input to design a new logo for NCEL CAMHS
To ensure that the new NCEL CAMHS Collaborative is distinctive and identifiable across the whole region, the Collaborative has launched a competition for service users, carers and other experts by experience to design a logo.
BEH Internal Professional Standards for the Acute Mental Health Pathway
At BEH, we are continually looking at ways to improve our services through ongoing review and improvements in the way we work.
We have recently launched Internal Professional Standards for the Acute Mental Health Pathway to make sure we provide consistent and timely high quality care for all service users and avoid out of area placements for those who need hospital admission.
Meet Sue Lansley who returned to practice as a nurse during the pandemic
Sue was taking a break from nursing and not planning to return when she answered a national call to help with the pandemic.
Now working in BEH she says: “There was never any question about returning to help as I love the NHS so much. I have been supported by really wonderful people who give 100% to the care of their patients.”
Our School Aged Immunisation Team continues to provide the service to ensure young people receive vaccinations during the Coronavirus pandemic
Our immunisation nurses in Enfield are enjoying working in a range of new spaces this summer.
Blossom Court, our new mental health inpatient building in Haringey, sets the bar high
We held an event on 5 August to mark the completion of our new state of the art mental health inpatient building, Blossom Court, at St Ann’s Hospital in Tottenham.
Celebrating our Nurses – Thomas Dowle
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – a chance for us to shine the light on some of the amazing nurses who make up our diverse workforce.
Here Thomas Dowle, Interim Deputy Head of Nursing in Enfield Community Services tells us what he enjoys about his job.
Children's art work
Colleagues in Specialist Services have asked children and young people of staff in their services to send in any art work that reflected the strength and feeling towards the NHS during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Celebrating our nurses – Ennie Nyamangunda
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – a chance for us to shine the light on some of the amazing nurses who make up our diverse workforce.
Here Ennie Nyamangunda, Ward Manager at Ken Porter Ward in Barnet tells us what she loves about her job.
Casey Francis, Patient Experience Manager was redeployed as a Health Care Assistant
Casey Francis, Patient Experience Manager was redeployed as a Health Care Assistant during the COVID-19 pandemic. She tells us about her experience of redeployment.
Meet Deirdre Reilly from Barnet Learning Disability Service
We are proud to support Learning Disability Week. Today we would like to introduce you to Deirdre Reilly, Lead Psychologist at Barnet Learning Disability Service.
New videos for school children
The new Enfield Mental Health Support Team in schools has produced videos focused on riding the waves of anxiety for Key Stage 2 and 3, and transition for Year 6 students which are now available on our YouTube channel.
Meet our CAMHS Learning Disability Team in Haringey
To celebrate Learning Disability Week 2020, we would like to introduce you to our Learning Disability Team in Haringey.
Meet Charlotte Birkmire from Enfield SCAN
We are proud to support Learning Disability Week. Today we would like to introduce you to Charlotte Birkmire, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Enfield SCAN who tells us more about her role.
Meet Bethany Morgan-Davis from our Forensic Learning Disability Service
We are proud to support Learning Disability Week. Today we would like to introduce you to Bethany Morgan-Davis, Occupational Therapist who works at Forensic Learning Disability Service, North London Forensic Services.
Supporting Learning Disability Week 2020
At Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust we are proud to support Learning Disability Week 2020 which runs from 15-21 June and focuses on the importance of friendships during lockdown.
New videos for parents on coping and connecting well
NCL Partners are excited to release two new video resources on parenting through the COVID-19 crisis.
Coronavirus - Guidance for visitors
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are limiting visitors to our sites to protect our service users, their carers and our staff.
Making Caring Visible
At Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust we are proud to support Carers Week 2020 which runs from 8-14 June to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Trust statement on our commitment to inclusivity and equality
In the light of the current civil unrest in the USA, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust would like to confirm our total commitment to inclusivity and equality across all our services, all areas of our organisation and in the local communities we serve.
The Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the health needs of different elements of our local communities, particularly those from black and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, who are at higher risk from Coronavirus and who, along with others, continue to experience health inequalities.
As a Trust, we are committed to working with our partners to support all our patients, all our staff and our local communities to address health inequalities and ensure inclusivity and equality for all.
Celebrating our nurses – Emily Burch
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – a chance for us to shine the light on some of the amazing nurses who make up our diverse workforce.
Here Emily Burch, Clinical Nurse Manager Primary Care and Substance Misuse tells us what she loves about her job.
Appointment of Mark Lam as Chair of ELFT as well as BEH
Mark Lam, Chair of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) has also been appointed as the Chair of East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) following a meeting of the ELFT Council of Governors last evening. Mark will take up his new role at ELFT from 1 June this year.
Interview with Evri Anagnostara in Mental Health Nursing magazine
Evri Anagnostara, Head of Nursing at Enfield Mental Health and Chair of the Mental Health Nurses Association, has been interviewed by the Mental Health Nursing magazine.
From the inside – Louise's experience
We wanted to share with you an article, written by Louise Marshall, Peer Worker at our Barnet Crisis Home Treatment Team (BCHTT), about how she had adapted her role and her experience during the crisis.
Celebrating our nurses – Esther Sofela
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – a chance for us to shine the light on some of the amazing nurses who make up our diverse workforce.
Here Esther Sofela, Physical Health Lead Nurse tells us about her typical day.
Health Visiting service in Enfield receives Unicef Stage 1 Baby Friendly accreditation
Congratulations to Health Visiting team in Enfield on achieving Unicef Stage 1 Baby Friendly accreditation for their Baby Friendly initiative.
Shape Up with Spurs – Episode 4
This week’s Shape Up With Spurs session focuses on squat jumps, inch worms and crocodile push-ups. With gyms and leisure centres across the country closed and social distancing measures in place, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation’s ‘Shape Up With Spurs’ programme aims to ensure you can stay fit and active from home.
Kooth in Enfield – a new service
Enfield CAMHS in conjunction with Enfield Local Authority and the North Central London Sustainability and Transformation Plan (NCL STP) have launched Kooth in Enfield on 1 April 2020.
Help in mental health crisis
We have introduced a new helpline for people experiencing a mental health crisis 0800 151 0023. Service users can call this number to get support or advice 24/7, 365 days a year.
Shape Up With Spurs – Episode 3
This week’s Shape Up With Spurs session focuses on the abs! With gyms and leisure centres across the country closed and social distancing measures in place, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation’s ‘Shape Up With Spurs’ programme aims to ensure you can stay fit and active from home.
Emotional and wellbeing telephone support for children, parents and school staff
The Haringey Mental Health Support Team (MHST) offers emotional wellbeing support to families and schools, as part of the Haringey Trailblazer project. Trailblazers can’t be in schools right now but they offer telephone support.
Celebrating our nurses – Gill Quigley
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – a chance for us to shine the light on some of the amazing nurses who make up our diverse workforce.
Here Gill Quigley, Learning Disability Nurse, tells us what she enjoys about her job.
Shape up with Spurs – New workout is out
As part of Tottenham Hotspur's new #SpursAtHome campaign, today they are bringing you the second video home workout delivered by their coaches on the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation’s ‘Shape Up With Spurs’ programme.
Shape up with Spurs
With gyms and leisure centres across the country now closed and social distancing measures introduced, #SpursAtHome is bringing you a series of video home workouts that require little or no equipment, and can be done in your living room or garden.
Coronavirus advice
The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also making sure services are available to the public as normal.
Baby clinics closed
We regret to inform you that in light of the coronavirus outbreak, our baby clinics are closed until further notice.
School holiday immunisation clinics cancelled
We regret to inform you that in light of the present developments concerning the coronavirus outbreak school holiday immunisation clinics scheduled for 7 April and 16 April at Cedar House in Enfield have been cancelled.
A romance with furniture history: Ex-service user of BEH publishes a book
Many of our former service users go on to achieve great things after therapy and recovery. Paul Collier is one such example – he has written a book! Harris Lebus: A Romance with the Furniture Trade is published by Libri Publishing on 31 March 2020.
Celebrating our nurses – Fungai Newbaware
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – a chance for us to shine the light on some of the amazing nurses who make up our diverse workforce.
Today we would like to introduce you to Fungai Newbaware, our Health and Wellbeing Nurse.
New St Ann's Hospital building and ward names: results of the competition announced
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust has announced the winners of a competition to name the new St Ann’s mental health inpatient building and its four wards.
Celebrating our nurses - Lucy Mackenzie
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife. Today we would like to introduce you to Lucy Mackenzie, winner of our Nurse of the Year Award 2019.
Join our Family and Carers’ Group at St Ann’s Hospital
Join our Family and Carer’s Group which meets every month at St Ann’s Hospital.
Stalking Threat Assessment Centre wins Markel 3rd Sector Care Award
Congratulations to the Multiagency Stalking Intervention Programme (MASIP) of which STAC (Stalking Threat Assessment Centre) is a large part on winning the Collaboration Award at the Market 3rd Sector Awards.
Winter 2019 issue of Trust Matters out now
The winter issue of Trust Matters is now available. Printed copies are being sent to our staff and partners – as well as to local GP surgeries and libraries.
Shanil Taylor awarded Enfield Intern 2019
Congratulations to Shanil Taylor who has been awarded Enfield Intern 2019.
Haringey Service User and Carer Forum
Haringey Service User and Carer Forum aims to provide a place for past and present Haringey Mental Health Trust service users and carers to learn about service developments and to provide feedback about services. The Forum provides an opportunity for people to discuss their experiences and to share views with Trust staff to facilitate a dialogue so that their ideas can help to influence the way the services operate.
Mayor of Haringey lays final stones on top of new inpatient ward
The Mayor of Haringey Cllr Sheila Peacock laid the final few pebbles on the top of the new inpatient ward at St Ann's Hospital today at the ‘Topping Out’ ceremony, officially recognising that the framework of the building has been completed.
Brexit planning
As we approach the date the UK is due to leave the EU – Thursday 31 October – we want to reassure you that the Trust is as prepared as we can be for either a managed or no-deal exit.
Protect your child against flu this winter
Did you know that children aged two and three should get vaccinated against flu every year? The vaccine will help protect your child against flu and serious complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia.
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust moves up to “Good” CQC rating, and is “very patient-centred”
We have been rated as “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its report published today.
This reflects improvements the Trust has made since the last CQC inspection in 2017 when our rating was “Requires Improvement”.
BEH celebrates success and looks to the future at this year's AGM
Over a hundred staff, local people and service users attended yesterday’s (Monday 16 September) Annual General Meeting at the Regency Banqueting Suite in Tottenham.
Carers’ Forum for In-Patient Mental Health Services for Older People in Enfield
The in-patient teams for Older People in Enfield (The Oaks, Cornwall Villa and Silver Birches) have started a monthly Carers’ Forum. It aims to provide a space for family and carers of our in-patients (current and previous) so they can receive additional support.
Celebrating the legacy of the Windrush pioneers
The Windrush Generation was celebrated in song, poetry, food and music at an event hosted on Thursday, 22 August 2019 at Chestnuts Community Centre in Haringey. It was sponsored by Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust, our Strategic Alliance partner.
Balloons and baubles for Tom’s Club’s tenth birthday
The Haringey club for people with dementia and their carers celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Tom’s Club was set up with donations from friends and family of former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea footballer Tom Harmer. Tom was supported by the Haringey Admiral Nurse Service when he developed vascular dementia. It is now run jointly by Admiral nurses – mental health nurses specialising in dementia – and the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust.
Annual General Meeting 2019
You are invited to attend Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which is taking place on 16 September 2019 at Regency Banqueting Suite, 113 Bruce Grove, London N17 6UR.
Care Homes Assessment Team (CHAT) shortlisted for the 2019 HSJ Awards
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust is delighted to announce that The Care Homes Assessment Team (CHAT) has been shortlisted for two categories Primary Care Innovation of the Year and Community or Primary Care Service Redesign - London and the South at this year’s HSJ Awards, recognising their outstanding contribution to healthcare.
Outsider Music promises night of magic in N8
The public are invited to an evening of songs, music, poems and live performances to celebrate the unique ideas created during the Outsider Music, Music and Wellbeing Therapy Programme.
The event will take place between 7-9pm on 19 July at the Clarendon Centre, Clarendon Road in Haringey.
National award and recognition for Enfield’s Parent-Infant Partnership services
Enfield community services’ Parent-Infant Partnership team has seen its work lauded in recent weeks.
Two London Mental Health Trusts formally agree strategic partnership
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) yesterday signed a landmark agreement pledging to work together to improve services further and strengthen the voice of mental health across north central London.
An innovative BEH scheme which sees people with lived experience of mental health issues supporting others has won national recognition.
Seven peer support workers (PSWs) employed by Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEHMHT), began work with the liaison psychiatry team in North Middlesex University Hospital’s emergency department around a year ago. During that time they have worked alongside clinicians – drawing on their own experience to support people turning up at the department who have a mental health diagnosis or who colleagues feel might have mental health issues.
BEH service for vulnerable young men walks off with two national health awards
A BEH community mental health and wellbeing service that has transformed services for young people labelled as gang members and affected by serious youth violence has scooped two national health awards.
Congratulations to award winners Project Future
A fantastic night for Project Future who won two categories at the prestigious HSJ Value Awards last night (23 May).
They won in both the Mental Health Services and the Specialist Service Award categories and were also highly commended in the Community Health Service Redesign category.
Project Future is a Youth-Led and Partnership project that works with a community of young men, aged 16 to 25 yrs, who are often labelled as "socially excluded", "offenders" and "gang members". The project works in partnership with Haringey Council, Mind In Haringey, and NHS England.
Focus on what matters during this Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week’s focus on body image reminds us that how we look is just one component of who we are. It’s also a chance to reflect that differences in our appearance are just another strand in the diversity that makes life interesting.
National Clinical Lead for Dementia visit
On Monday 29th April NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Dementia and Older People’s Mental Health Professor Alistair Burns visited North Central London, 1 of 3 areas selected in England exhibiting examples of best practice in dementia care. North Central London are in the top 5 areas with the highest dementia diagnosis rates in the country.
Project Future has been shortlisted for the HSJ Value Awards 2019
We are delighted to inform that Project Future has been shortlisted for the HSJ Value Awards 2019. They are the shortlisted finalist in three categories;
Mental Health Services Award, Community Health Services Redesign Award and Specialist Services Award.
Two years on from smokefree
Jonathan Bindman our Medical Director reflects on the trust being smoke free.
Click to read the full article.
Help shape our vision and priorities for the future
We are currently developing our Vision for the future and would like your help. We want to hear from patients, service users and carers who would like to help shape our Vision and priorities for the coming years.
Supporting the NHS Long Term Plan
The NHS has published its Long Term Plan following last June’s announcement of a £20.5bn annual real terms uplift for the NHS by 2023/24. The plan covers a 10 year window and sets out ways to ensure the NHS is fit for the future. A consultation and engagement period will now begin on the plan, running until the summer.
Let’s talk: alcohol may harm your mental health
Most of us are aware of the physical effects of drinking too much alcohol, but less well known are the possible risks to our mental health.
BTP – Suicide Prevention Team given International Recognition
The Herman Goldstein Award recognizes outstanding police officers and police agencies, both in the United States and around the world, that engage in innovative and effective problem-solving efforts and achieve measurable success in reducing specific crime, disorder, and public safety problems.
Magic Table gift brings Christmas joy to Tom’s Club
A grateful carer has brought Christmas joy to a local club that helps hundreds of local people with dementia.
Pushing boundaries on the fifth anniversary of the stalking laws
It’s been five years to the day that stalking became illegal across the country.
While there is extraordinary work going on to support the 1.1 million victims of stalking in England and Wales each year, partners in Cheshire, Hampshire and London are pushing the boundaries of what we know about a crime, which can devastate the lives of its victims.
New drug and alcohol service in Haringey
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Mental Health Trust (BEH), Blenheim and BUBIC have won the contract to deliver Haringey Council’s and NHS Haringey CCG’s new drug and alcohol treatment service for adults.
Work begins on the redevelopment of St Ann's Hospital in Haringey
Construction of the new mental health building will commence in early 2019, with completion by autumn 2020.
Trust matters is now available for download
The communication team hopes that all staff and service users will find something of interest. Download a copy now!
This issue includes articles on:
- The recovery of a young man affected by panic attacks, anxiety and depression
- Louis Theroux filming his Talking to Anorexia series at St Ann’s
- Black History Month
- Our community matron service
- Our former Trust Chair Michael Fox and new Chief Executive Jinjer Kandola.
If you have an idea for something – or someone – we can cover in the next issue please email us at beh-tr.communications@nhs.net?
Haringey mental health conference opens up a dialogue
Around 120 people attended a conference on Open Dialogue approaches to family therapy and support organised today by Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust.
Open Dialogue in mental health services emphasizes listening and responding to the whole person rather than simply treating his or her symptoms. It also involves relatives and friends coming together in a social network to support the service user and take part in discussions with professionals.
Works starts on St Ann’s Hospital re-development in Haringey
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust will soon start the re-development of St Ann’s Hospital, following final approval from NHS Improvement. This was celebrated recently with an official turf cutting at St Ann’s attended by patients and carers representatives, Trust staff and key partners, including the Mayor of Haringey and the Chair of Haringey Clinical Commissioning Group.
The redevelopment will include the creation of a new mental health inpatient building, to replace the current three adult wards and specialist eating disorders ward, Planning approval for which was agreed by Haringey Council in March.
Somerset Villa is officially open
This week we officially opened our Somerset Villa rehab ward at Chase Farm in Enfield . The new 13 bed unit offers assessment and treatment to those with a range of continuing complex mental health problems.
The specialist rehabilitation services will deliver effective rehabilitation and recovery to service users who cannot be met by less intensive mainstream adult mental health services. The ward will focus on the treatment and care of people with complex mental health problems and who are disabled and often distressed.
Appointment of new Chair
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) is pleased to confirm the appointment of Mark Lam as our new Chair. Mark will start in the role on 1 October, replacing Michael Fox, who has been the Trust Chairman for the last 10 years.
Mark is an experienced Board Director and digital technologist, with a track record in both private and public sectors. He has recently retired from a career in technology and sits on the Boards of a number of organisations. He is committed to healthcare delivery and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. He is also a Trustee and Council Member of the University of Essex.Annual General Meeting 17 September
You are invited to attend Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which takes place at Allianz Park, Barnet on Monday, 17 September 2018.
General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust has updated it’s Privacy Notice to meet the requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation which came into force on the 25th May.
Major advances in redevelopment of St Ann's, Haringey
Over the last few weeks there have been major advances in the plans for the redevelopment of St Ann’s Hospital in Haringey. Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust has agreed the sale of part of the site which is surplus to NHS needs to the Greater London Authority (GLA).
Enable drug and alcohol service celebrates one year anniversary in Enfield
The Enable drug and alcohol service in Enfield hosted an open afternoon on 7th June 2018 to celebrate its one year anniversary. Enable is a free and confidential service offering recovery focused advice, information, and structured treatment to adults in Enfield who face problems with drugs or alcohol.
Camlet 1 fire – Chase Farm Hospital site
At 22:11 on Sunday 10th June the London Fire Brigade were called toBarnet,Enfield andHaringey Mental Health NHS Trust’s (BEH) Chase Farm site to a fire on the ground floor of theCamlet 1 Building. Eight fire engines and more than 50 firefighters dealt with the fire in the two storey BEH building.
Specialist multi-agency unit to help tackle stalking launched in London
A world-leading multi-agency specialist unit dedicated to tackling stalking has been launched by Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. Designed to be a centre of excellence, the Stalking Threat Assessment Centre (STAC) will offer a range of services from different agencies, all working together to combat stalking and protect victims.
NHS Cyber Attack
A number of NHS organisations have reported that they have been affected by a ransomware attack.
International nurses day 2017
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) is marking international nurses day with a Nurses Conference.
Outsider Gallery Exhibition - 19 May
The Outsider Gallery is hosting a music and art exhibition created by children and young people using mental health services.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2017
We have a number of events taking place for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Inside an ECT clinic
Dr Robert Tobiansky met with Guardian reporter Nicola Davis to dispel the rumours around Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
