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- BSMHFT staff put Elders Project on the global map
- Mental health support across Birmingham and Solihull 2022/23 during the Christmas and New Year period
- Ten terrific years of Tamarind
- Five Minutes With... Dr Katherine Allen
- Director of Operations named in top 50 NHS Black, Asian and minority ethnic figures
- Solihull’s Early Intervention Service crowned Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Team of the Year
- Emily Dalloway is one of 1,967 nurses in the country to become a Queen’s Nurse
- BSMHFT Director Patrick Nyarumbu receives MBE from HRH Princess Anne
- 'Gambling: what's the problem?' - Monday 7 November, Uffculme Centre, Moseley
- Important Trust Board Information
- Five Minutes with... our Executive Director of Strategy, People and Partnerships
- Celebrating Personal Assistant, Pearl Green this Black History Month
- World Mental Health Day 2022
- Five Minutes With a Consultant Lead Clinical Psychologist
- Celebrating Head of Financial Services Jasmine Martin this Black History Month
- Celebrating Support Worker Patricia Haughton this Black History Month
- Patrick Nyarumbu MBE, launches Black History Month
- Mental Health Natters podcast are runners up in the finals of the National Service User Awards.
- Huntington’s Disease Association Award for Alex
- Five Minutes With… Head of Financial Services
- Her Majesty the Queen
- Bank Holiday Message September 2022
- Five Minutes With...a Service user turned fundraiser, Douglas Connell
- Five Minutes With... a Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Lead for Perinatal Mental Health Services
- 5 minutes with...A Deputy Director of Operations
- Freedom to Speak Up
- BSMHFT’s experts share benefits of sport in mental health recovery
- August Bank Holiday Message August 2022
- 5 minutes with...A Consultant Psychiatrist
- 5 minutes with… A Principal Art Psychotherapist
- Mental Health Natters nominated for a National Service User Award
- BSMHFT’s Reaside Clinic plays host to its own B2022 event
- New health and social care system launched
- 5 minutes with… A Consultant Psychiatrist
- Grand opening of Solihull’s Integrated Addiction Services Centre
- The Games come to Ardenleigh
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day
- Windrush Day
- BSMHFT to contribute to NHS green savings equivalent to half a million fewer cars on the road
- BSMHFT celebrates Father’s Day by sharing an important message
- Gambling: What’s the problem?
- Governor elections – interested in being a Governor?
- Jubilee Bank Holiday Message 2022
- Jobs fair for nurses and occupational therapists Wednesday 25 May
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) is delighted to announce that Associate Director of Operations (
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust supports Mental Health Awareness Week
- What is the Birmingham and Solihull Shared Care Record?
- May Bank Holiday Message 2022
- We want to hear people’s views about mental and physical health services for veterans in England
- Easter Bank Holiday Message 2022
- Find out about careers in Finance, Informatics, Information Technology and Human Resources in the NHS
- New Urgent Care Centre Opening
- Christmas and New Year Message 2021
- Nominations for our Service User and Carer Choice Award are now open
- BSMHFT Annual General Meeting and Annual Members Meeting Wednesday 10 November 11am – 12.30pm
- BEDLAM Arts and Mental Health Festival returns in 2021
- Our Chair takes on ICS role
- Local mental health trust invites you to tune into ‘Mental Health Natters’ for World Mental Health Day
- Our Freedom to Speak Up Guardian shares a story for the National Guardians Office 100 Voices campaign
- Royal College of Nursing, Black History Month Making a Difference Award goes to Mimi Wiredu!
- Reach Out Provider Collaborative takes on commissioning responsibility for secure care
- August Bank Holiday Message 2021
- Help the NHS improve Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities’ experiences of mental health services
- Spring Bank Holiday Message 2021
- Our Trust Five Year Strategy
- Weekend and bank holiday urgent NHS dental services are changing for Birmingham and Solihull residents from 1 April 2021.
- Birmingham Healthy Mind’s celebrate their 10 year anniversary
- The Trust Disciplinary Policy
- Easter Bank Holiday Message 2021
- National Day of Reflection - Tuesday 23 March
- Birmingham and Solihull Trainee Nursing Associates Partnership has been shortlisted as a finalist for the HSJ Value Awards 2021
- West Midlands Eating Disorders Provider Collaborative named as a finalist in the HSJ Value Awards 2021
- Crisis Cafe
- Christmas and New Year Message 2020
- Just talking can help
- Renowned athlete Kevin Brown breaks world record to raise awareness of mental health
- Construction work at our Oleaster site
- Shared records will improve care in Birmingham and Solihull
- Patrick Nyarumbu appointed as the new Director of Strategy, People and Partnerships at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS
- Roshni Birmingham Free Confidential Multi-lingual Counselling service for South Asian Women Affected by Domestic Abuse
- Notice of Election
- Public Trust Board meeting Wednesday 28 October 9am to 12.30pm
- Danielle Oum appointed as the new Chair at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Annual General Meeting and Annual Members’ Meeting on Thursday 24 September 12pm – 1.30pm.
- Information about our services over the August Bank Holiday weekend
- Moors’ 72nd birthday gift for NHS mental health workers in Solihull
- BSMHFT staff say a big thank you to their ‘superhero’ children for helping them to help others
- Have your say and shape our mental health services of the future
- Wearing of face coverings when attending Trust sites
- Beat the Heat – Level 2 alert issued by the Met Office starting Wednesday 24 June
- Information about our services over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend
- A message from Sue Hartley, Executive Director of Nursing on International Nurses Day Tuesday 12 May
- Information about our services over the Bank Holiday weekend
- Information about our services over the Easter weekend
- Covid-19 Mental Health Support Offer for Birmingham and Solihull
- Important information about virtual visiting
- Important information for patients and carers
- Important notice for the Trust Board meeting Wednesday 25 March
- Trust wins Mental Health Star at the Thrive Awards 2020
- Coronavirus: Information for patients and the public
- National issue with NHS Mail, Microsoft Outlook and Outlook web access
- Welcome funding boost for Birmingham and Solihull mental health support this winter
- Christmas and New Year Message 2019
- Advice and support for the festive season plus our 12 days of highlights in our special edition of Trust Talk
- Birmingham Mental Health Living Experience Consultant receives an OBE from the Duke of Cambridge
- Quality and Excellence Awards winners 2019
- You are invited to the launch of our redesigned Community Mental Health Services
- In #jabathon week Godfrey tells us why it’s so important for frontline staff to get their annual flu jab
- Executive Team support #jabathon and tell us why the flu jab is important to them
- Are you worried about your medication if there’s a ‘no-deal’ Brexit?
- BSMHFT secures Veteran Aware accreditation for armed forces support
- Get ready for Birmingham’s fourth arts and mental health festival
- We are supporting the first World Patient Safety Day
- Philip Gayle appointed as non-executive director at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS customer relations service is changing
- Who will you vote for in this year’s local NHS awards?
- Information about Trust services for the Bank Holiday Monday - 26 August
- Mind and body exercise programme for better mental health
- Watch a video of our AGM online
- Community Fun Day in Birmingham city centre on Saturday 24 August
- Local nurses seal national recognition with self-harm response packs
- Non-Executive Director
- Formal Notice of BSMHFT Annual General Meeting
- Study highlights the need for integrated healthcare and preventative services for the homeless
- Katy makes national shortlist for NHS Parliamentary Awards following regional win
- A trio of awards nominations for digital innovation at BSMHFT
- Join us for our Annual General Meeting and Annual Members’ Meeting 2019
- Local mum supports the launch of a new mental health service by sharing her experience of perinatal depression
- Leading mental health experts in Birmingham and Solihull publish ground-breaking book about treatment of early psychosis
- Table tennis trial served up in Dementia Action Week
- Information about Trust services for Bank Holiday Monday – 27 May
- Save the date for our Annual General Meeting and Annual Members’ Meeting 2019
- Extra support for dementia carers launched in Dementia Action Week May 20 – 26
- Local mental health trust and National Trust work together in a historic first to help those with dementia
- Summer term at Recovery College for All
- Join our LGBT+ staff network at Birmingham Pride Parade
- Mental health trust helps actor David Harewood shine a light on psychosis in documentary
- Monday 6 May 2019 – Bank Holiday message
- Easter information message 2019
- Have your say today on how the NHS should change in Birmingham and Solihull.
- 'Under one Roof' event for people who care for others
- Solihull Integrated Addictions Service supports Ste
- Join the Positive Mental Health Group in the St Patrick’s Day Parade
- Trust Membership Survey 2019
- National recognition for local mental health trust’s technological innovation
- A trip to the Palace for Katharine
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust – election to the Council of Governors
- Primary Care Mental Health Liaison Model launched in East Birmingham
- Birmingham Homelessness Partnership Board response to increase in people sleeping rough in the city
- Mental health trust recognised nationally for its commitment to improving equality, diversity and inclusion
- New non-executive director appointed at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Trust Vice Chair Joy Warmington awarded an MBE for services to healthcare and community
- Christmas and New Year Message 2018
- Developing understanding of sport’s impact on mental health
- Community Engagement and Inclusion Team shortlisted for a National Centre for Diversity (NCFD) award.
- Trust team 'highly commended' at majoy healthcare awards
- Care Quality Commission wants to hear the views of our service uers and carers
- Mental health worker Katy wins national award
- New “app” helps mental health staff improve patient care
- Quality and Excellence Awards winners 2018
- National award for keeping vulnerable people away from the criminal justice system
- Roisin Fallon-Williams to take over as Chief Executive at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust from March
- Christmas card competition 2018
- Human Library event 30 October
- Trust on National Radio for World Mental Health Day
- World Mental Health Day 10 October 2018 - Let’s make it a day we ask twice
- Recovery College for All – sign up now!
- New £2m a year contract for drug and alcohol support in Solihull
- Good practice at BSMHFT highlighted in national report on suicide prevention
- Reach Out project shortlisted for a HSJ Award
- Monday 27 August 2018 bank holiday weekend message
- Recruitment of Patient and Public Voice (PPV) partners for digital health programmes
- Community Fun Day for all on Saturday 18 August in Erdington
- Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the NHS and Windrush at our AGM
- Join us for a Community Fun Day on Saturday 28 July in Winson Green
- MERIT’s Electronic Health Record Viewer wins prestigious award for innovation
- Statement on Srebrenica Memorial Day 2018
- Formal notice of BSMHFT Annual General Meeting 2018
- You're invited to our 'Remembering Srebrenica: Acts of Courage' event
- Give someone the recognition they deserve at this year’s Quality and Excellence Awards
- Trust to hold community fun day in Edgbaston this weekend
- Deputy Mayor of Solihull to attend local community fun day on Saturday 30 June
- Caring for carers in Birmingham and Solihull mental health services
- Celebrate 70 year Anniversary of the NHS and Windrush at ourTrust’s Annual General Meeting
- BSMHFT nurse named in Queen's Birthday Honours
- Celebrate 70 years of the NHS with a Big 7Tea Party!
- Join us for a Community Fun Day on Saturday 16 June in Sparkbrook
- New scheme seeking to inspire Birmingham’s psychiatrists of the future
- Monday 28 May 2018 - Bank Holiday Message
- Estates and Facilities team 'cleans up' at National Awards
- Local Carers plan for the Future
- Reading Den – a new chapter to support children’s mental health in Solihull
- Save the date for our Annual General Meeting and Annual Members’ Meeting
- Mental health care for women and their families given a £1.13m boost
- New ‘app’ creates more time to care for mental health patients
- BSMHFT back's TUC's Dying to Work Charter
- Our Trust is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week, 14-20 May 2018
- NHS England launches further dedicated mental health services for veterans
- Easter bank holiday weekend 2018 message
- Inspiring ceremony reveals Solihull Together 2018 Award winners
- Care Quality Commission rates child and adolescent mental health services provided by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS
- Adverse weather conditions
- Solihull Together 2018 Awards Finalists Revealed
- Mental Health Act Review Survey
- Planning for the Future - an event for Carers
- Trust Head of Community Engagement wins Mental Health Star Award
- Time to Talk Day 2018
- Recovery College for All -new prospectus for our new term
- Improving Look Ahead survey
- NHS innovations to reduce mental health crises in Birmingham and Solihull
- Thrive Mental Health Commission Awards Open For Nominations
- Solihull Together Awards 2018 - Nominations now open
- Widening Access Training Scheme
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  - Public governor - Solihull election results
  - BRGV online public consultation survey
  - Theatre of the Unemployed - drama workshops
  - Snow us your NHS hero
  - Corporate strategy consultation - we want your views
  - Trust consultant appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission board
  - New community hub opens its doors in Small Heath
  - Communities urged to tackle mental health as BSMHFT launches new training initiative
  - Council of Governors - notice of election
  - Nominate a member of staff to be your NHS Hero
  - Council of Governors elections - statement of candidates
  - Latest issue of Trust Talk magazine
  - Cancelled - seminar on spirituality, mental health and faith
  - BSMHFT and CBSO launch Handsworth Community Choir
  - Musical Connections project coordination
  - I love Alum Rock!
  - Birmingham student nurses lead the way at national Student Nursing Times Awards 2013
  - Volunteers needed for Citizen-led Quality Boards
  - Recovering addicts joining forces on UK Recovery Radio
  - Appointment of Nerys Williams as Senior Independent Director
  - Appointment of new Non-Executive Directors
  - Trust appoints new executive director of operations
  - Trust works with West Midlands Fire Service to keep our communities safe
  - The Choir with No Name Birmingham's summer spectacular
  - Join us for a day of family fun at Mary Seacole House
  - Notice of Annual General Meeting 2013
  - National demonstration site holds open day on improving services for people with bipolar disorder
  - Working in partnership with criminal justice agencies – call for evidence
  - Community comes together for family fun day
  - Notice of Election - Council of Governors
  - Christmas card design competition 2013 - open for entries
  - Award success for pioneering youth project
  - Free health and wellbeing fair
  - Council of Governors - election update
  - Appointment of new Chief Clinical Information Officer
  - 2013 National Community Mental Health Service User Survey results
  - Free member seminars – World Mental Health Day
  - Pupils challenged to Mind their Matter
  - BEDLAM: A Festival of Mad Ideas at the REP from November 1, 2013
  - BSMHFT supports youth homelessness campaign
  - Team BSMHFT raring to go in this year’s BUPA Great Birmingham Run
  - Team BSMHFT at the Birmingham Great Run
  - Solihull Integrated Addiction Services wins Solihull tender
  - £200,000 research grant awarded to nurse for dementia training in nursing homes
  - Celebrating our nurses
  - Ask your pharmacist this winter
  - Stallholders required for Victorian Christmas Fayre
  - Deadline for Christmas card design competition fast approaching
  - Have your say on proposed changes to bus routes in Southern Birmingham and Solihull
  - Let’s have a conversation about alcohol
  - Preliminary evaluation report of the Mental Health Alternatives to Custody pilot project
  - Healthwatch Solihull Public Consultation event
  - Duke of Cambridge's visit to St. Basils
  - Santa Claus is coming to Moseley
  - Tamarind Centre celebrates first birthday
  - Mental health services over Christmas and New Year
  - Place of Safety conference
  - Know your limits this Christmas
  - Report by Professor Swaran Singh published in Programme Grants for Applied Research
  - Our approach to learning from the Francis Report
- News archives 2014
- News archives 2015
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- News archives 2017
- Christmas and New Year Message 2017
- Mental health trust helps actor David Harewood shine a light on psychosis in BBC documentary
- Are you a service user or carer and would like to share your experiences to support Trainee Nursing Associates?
- May Bank Holiday Message 2021
- Service users and carers Would you like to contribute to nursing education by sharing your own experience?
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