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.
For Aphasia Awareness Month, we're sharing Niall's story who experienced a stroke at 73 leaving him with aphasia, a condition that affects the brain and causes problems with speech and language. With the support from the Trust's speech and language therapists, Niall is making positive strides in his recovery.
For Stroke Awareness Month, we're sharing Terry's story.
Terry suffered a stroke at the age of 73, which left him struggling with communication, balance and ongoing fatigue. However, with invaluable support from the Trust's Community Stroke team, he is now recovering well as his speech improves, and he regains his independence.
This Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Esther Dark, a Specialist Occupational Therapist shares with us why recovering from an eating disorder doesn't have to be an isolated journey and how community support can make all the difference.
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.
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 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.
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.
As we mark Community Services Week, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of our community care teams.
Carly was grateful for everyone in the team and it allowed her to discover her potential in different fields.
