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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.
