Provider of mental health, learning disability, substance misuse and primary care services in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalidhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lxf5koz7uk2uHave you recently used our NHS community mental health services? We are launching a survey to collect your valuable feedback. Please take a moment to complete the survey if you receive it and help us make a positive difference. Please note that the survey is only sent to a sample of service users.27 Aug 2025 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxf5koz7uk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lxcnpxjtbc2uEven though the early bird discount has now ended, consultants, GPs, nurses, allied health professionals are invited to the 8th National Neuropsychiatry Conference on Tuesday 25 November🧠 It is shaping up to be a brilliant day of networking, information sharing and discussions. Don't miss out! https://www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-updates/combined-healthcare-to-hold-its-8th-national-neuropsychiatry-conference26 Aug 2025 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxcnpxjtbc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lxcnfu4ngs2uYou are invited to attend Combined Healthcare’s hybrid public Trust Board meeting on Thursday 11 September at 10am. A link will be made available on our website prior to the event. Ask the Board is also available to make a comment, suggestion or ask a question in advance of the meeting.26 Aug 2025 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxcnfu4ngs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lwya6gmetk2yMissed out on a spot for next year’s Manchester Marathon? Combined Charity have places available – with no entry fee!🏃 The Charity will also cover the entry fee for the first 5 runners who enquire, with a set fundraising target of £1000. https://www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-updates/run-for-combined-charity/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMVIIBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBsY3ZDWHRMOEJ3ZEJZWkVjAR4Ci_Genr_xTmgw-Q9A8AMy87GkB5ZnBkb1SgeavlgW2LEQ_--TCAAYfcdNxg_aem_L-Kml6KtMKLFM8fvFapUcQ22 Aug 2025 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwya6gmetk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lwoojwlbu22eCalling all keen golfers!⛳ On Friday 3 October Trentham Park Golf Club will play host to a fantastic day of golf, great food and charitable giving in aid of Combined Charity, the dedicated charity of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust. Find out more: https://www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-updates/combined-charity-golf-day-3-october/18 Aug 2025 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwoojwlbu22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lvntfivkrk2uThere are only five days remaining to make your nominations for REACH 2025! Nominations will close at midnight on Sunday 10 August. If you are a staff member, service user or stakeholder, we'd love to invite you to nominate teams and colleagues: https://www.combined.nhs.uk/about/staff-reach-awards/staff-reach-awards-2025/make-a-nomination-in-the-reach-awards-2025/05 Aug 2025 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvntfivkrk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lv3rp4ubms2cAre you a keen runner looking for your next challenge, or thinking about taking up a new hobby? Signing up to run a race on behalf of Combined Charity is a great way to challenge yourself and raise money for a great cause at the same time! https://www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-updates/run-for-combined-charity/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL1cY5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBsY3ZDWHRMOEJ3ZEJZWkVjAR6ZyWlB65bB1UkRZOpZG0ZJ7NR6wurN-MssGtfWa-zCbk77XqpAePjT22EAgg_aem_dWkuAy59uonFB38Joua7Hw29 Jul 2025 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv3rp4ubms2chttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lup5kxaywk26Our newly published Green Plan for 2025-28 outlines the steps we will take over the next three years to reduce carbon emissions, improve sustainability, and build climate resilience across our services. Read more: https://www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-updates/combined-healthcare-publishes-green-plan-for-2025-28/24 Jul 2025 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lup5kxaywk26https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lua5gyxvz22fFollowing our public Trust Board meeting last week, we'd like to share Ness’s story, which was seen by the Board and is now available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr8gXB7eiS418 Jul 2025 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lua5gyxvz22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lthf2cw6sc2eWe are delighted and proud to announce the return of our annual REACH Awards for 2025! We will be presenting REACH in partnership with our new main event sponsor, Dedalus. Find out more and make nominations on our website: https://www.combined.nhs.uk/about/staff-reach-awards/ https://youtu.be/mKlk_w8NbXM08 Jul 2025 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lthf2cw6sc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lt5hbbuauk2oTomorrow, the NHS turns 77 years old.🎈🎉 All week, patients, colleagues and visitors to the Trust have been marking the occasion by getting involved in this year's NHS Big Tea, having a natter over a cuppa and a cake and raising money for Combined Charity in the process. 🫖🍰 #NHSBigTea04 Jul 2025 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt5hbbuauk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lsylqenalk2rOur next public Trust Board meeting will take place from 9am on Thursday 10 July. Members of the public and staff are welcome to attend. To find out more details visit our website: https://www.combined.nhs.uk/about/our-board/board-meetings/02 Jul 2025 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsylqenalk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lsxrabfwbk2kAs well as photos of the new, multifunctional enhanced support suite, the Peace Pod, you are also invited to experience the room virtually for yourself with a 360° walk-through Matterport scan which can be found here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=z7Fcq49caqd02 Jul 2025 08:10 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsxrabfwbk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lsxqnigc622kLatest news: Combined Healthcare’s children’s mental health centre opens specialist treatment area Yesterday marked the opening of the 'Peace Pod' at The Darwin Centre. The Peace Pod is a new multifunctional enhanced support suite – the first of its kind in the UK. Read more below. https://www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-updates/combined-healthcares-childrens-mental-health-centre-opens-specialist-treatment-area/02 Jul 2025 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsxqnigc622khttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lsw2paocb226Sarue Makaza, Community Learning Disability Nurse at Combined Healthcare, has shared her experience and passion for working with those with a learning disability in the Nursing Times. The article is titled ‘The future of learning disability nursing is one I’m excited to be part of’, read it below. https://www.nursingtimes.net/learning-disabilities/the-future-of-learning-disability-nursing-is-one-im-excited-to-be-part-of-01-07-2025/01 Jul 2025 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsw2paocb226https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lsvwceszak26Today the trust is delighted to have launched its Peace Pod at the Darwin Centre! Co-designed by staff and service users, the Peace Pod is a multifunctional enhanced support suite with a calm and inviting atmosphere, the first of its kind in the UK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r2NYimpPMY01 Jul 2025 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsvwceszak26https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lssubi3ec22rWe've launched our REACH Awards 2025, and we're delighted to have Dedalus as our main sponsor for this year. Nominations are open now and can be made by our staff, service users and stakeholder at any time up until midnight on Sunday 10 August. To make a nomination, go to lnkd.in/ewTwHQfm30 Jun 2025 09:21 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lssubi3ec22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lslj24z2322hOn Wednesday, Ward 7 at Harplands Hospital celebrated the completion of their newly upgraded ward, refurbished as part of the Trust's Project Chrysalis, with a special event.🎉27 Jun 2025 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lslj24z2322hhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3ls25lysdv22jWe're pleased to announce the release of the second episode of Combined Minds, delivered by Dr Raheel Karim, one of our clinical psychologists at the trust, which focuses on depression, especially in the elderly. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=06Vr9IPt4KQchivc&v=ZngM05VNQUo&feature=youtu.be20 Jun 2025 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls25lysdv22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lruwtks6ac2uAs part of Pride Month 2025, we’re excited to be joining colleagues from across the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System at Stoke Pride on Saturday 21 June in Hanley Park! Everyone is welcome to join us. Let’s make this a month of joy, learning and pride in who we are.🌈🎉18 Jun 2025 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lruwtks6ac2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lrul5rfap22uHappy National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day 2025 to all of our estates and facilities staff, including colleagues from Serco UK! Your dedication to the people and communities we serve is truly appreciated. Thank you for all that you do and continue to do.18 Jun 2025 08:18 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrul5rfap22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lrpkowtgas2cIt's Learning Disability Week, which runs until 22 June. The theme this year is 'Do you see me?' Mencap have created a number of videos with their myth busters to challenge the barriers people with a learning disability face every day. youtu.be/zmAIi7w8gr8 https://youtu.be/zmAIi7w8gr816 Jun 2025 08:27 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrpkowtgas2chttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lrfqazr6zc2cThe Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its report following a recent inspection of Holmcroft Surgery, granting a score of ‘good’ across all domains for the site. Read more: https://www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-updates/holmcroft-surgery-receives-good-cqc-rating/12 Jun 2025 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrfqazr6zc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lr6ors3tdk2oIt is fantastic to see our Chief Executive, Dr Buki Adeyemo, making it to number five in this year’s annual list of the HSJ Top 50 NHS CEOs. Continuing to proudly fly the flag not just for Combined, but for the profile and reputation of NHS mental health services overall. [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Jun 2025 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr6ors3tdk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lr62tcm4ns2oLatest news: Combined Healthcare welcomes Frieza Mahmood as Chief People Officer North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is delighted to welcome Frieza Mahmood as its new Chief People Officer. Read more below. https://www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-updates/combined-healthcare-welcomes-frieza-mahmood-as-chief-people-officer/09 Jun 2025 09:28 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr62tcm4ns2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lqwu6vov6k2xToday marks Eid-ul-Adha so we would like to wish any staff or members of our community who are celebrating a Happy Eid-ul-Adha for 2025!06 Jun 2025 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqwu6vov6k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lqwq2tpjuc2uAs part of Volunteers’ Week 2025, Combined colleagues are joined by partners and volunteers for a celebration event to say recognise the volunteers who are involved in services at the trust. Thank you to our volunteers!🎉 #volunteersweek06 Jun 2025 11:26 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqwq2tpjuc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lqwpafwqmk2xHelp shape Staffordshire’s SEND and Alternative Provision strategy Ahead of refreshing the strategy for 2026 and beyond, it is important that those affected by the strategy have the opportunity to shape it. Find out more at bit.ly/3Holl4I https://bit.ly/3Holl4I06 Jun 2025 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqwpafwqmk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3lqmcrnuyfs2yThis week, 2 to 8 June, marks Volunteers' Week for 2025! We have a range of volunteers who work with us at Combined Healthcare and their involvement and co-production with us influences the development and delivery of our services, and it contributes to improving the care we provide.02 Jun 2025 08:02 +0000at://did:plc:rfxqzb2cpcmagdhcpy6jfrq5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqmcrnuyfs2y