Coping with the ‘winter blues’: An introduction to winter SAD
Our volunteer and blogger Adam tells us about winter SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and how it can affect people.
Service changes and visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic
During this COVID-19 pandemic there may be changes in the way some of our services work. Contact the service directly to check how services are being delivered and follow their advice.
Some of our services now offer video consultations. You should speak to your clinician if this is something you would like them to consider. You can find out more about video consultation here.
Visiting
Contact the ward you wish to visit in advance for guidance and instructions for a safe visit.
You can read some general NHS guidance on visiting healthcare inpatient settings.pdf [pdf] 89KB
If you need help in a mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic outside office hours please contact our crisis team: Help in a crisis
For other medical advice and support contact your GP or visit NHS 111
Only visit your local Emergency Department for serious life-threatening conditions that need immediate medical attention including persistent severe chest pain, loss of consciousness, acute confused state, severe breathlessness, severe blood loss, serious burns or suspected stroke.
Recovery blog
Black History Month: Interview with Sheila Wright (Part 2)
In the second part of our interview with Ms. Shelia Wright, retiring Non-Executive Director/Vice Chair of Nottingham Healthcare Trust held on 21st October 2019, we focused on the challenges faced by BAME employees, the barriers that need to be overcome to improve BAME experience of using the health service and how it is possible to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Black History Month: Interview with Sheila Wright (Part 1)
As part of Black History Month, on 21 October 2019, our volunteer and blogger Rebecca interviewed Ms. Sheila Wright, retiring Non-Executive Director/Vice Chair of Nottingham Healthcare Trust about the importance of Black History Month and what progress she has seen in improving inclusivity in Nottingham Healthcare Trust.