News
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.