How school and CAMHS therapy became my place of support
The theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2026 is 'This is My Place' which explores the vital role that communities, schools and friendships play in our mental health and wellbeing.
On Our Mind
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides integrated healthcare services including intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire.
Our On Our Minds blog shares lived experiences from colleagues at the Trust and patients who use or have used our services on a variety of topics from a wide range of services.
On Our Mind
How the Trust’s Youth Impact Board is shaping young people’s mental health services
For Children's Mental Health Week, we're sharing a blog by Ruqaiyah Ali, an Advocate on Nottinghamshire Healthcare's Youth Impact Board (YIB). Ruqaiyah shares the journey of how the YIB became a reality and how young people and health professionals are working together to shape health services and make a difference.
A workplace student’s positive experience in CAMHS
A recent work placement student has shared positive feedback about their experience within CAMHS Integrated Specialist Services, praising the support, guidance, and inspiration they received from one of our Specialist Practitioners.
Seeking more timely support for all in eating disorder care
For Occupational Therapy Week, Esther Dark, Specialist Occupational Therapist in the Trust's Nottinghamshire Eating Disorder Service delves into this year's theme, 'Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of Occupational Therapy' which centers upon highlighting occupational therapy's importance in prevention-focused care.
Community Services Week: The valuable work of a speech and language therapist
As we mark Community Services Week, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of our community care teams.
Carly's work experience journey!
Carly was grateful for everyone in the team and it allowed her to discover her potential in different fields.
A day in the life of a Community Learning Disability Nurse
Rebecca Sams is a dedicated learning disability nurse with the Community Intellectual and Development Disabilities team in Nottingham City. With 30 years of nursing experience, she is passionate about effective communication with patients and their families, ensuring individuals feel safe, happy, and empowered to make their own choices. Rebecca hopes that by sharing her experiences, she can inspire the next generation to support some of society's most vulnerable people.
Hear from our recent work experience student, Scarlett!
Scarlett wanted a career in Communications, and the work experience week further confirmed this for her.
Being an administrator in the NHS has been so rewarding
Lee Stokes is a communications assistant in the Communications Team at Nottinghamshire Healthcare. For Administrative Professionals Day, he shares his career path from leaving school, apprenticeships, undertaking a part-time degree and being a valuable asset to the team he works in.
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