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Welcome to the winter edition of ImagineA very warm, especially at this bracing time of the year, welcome to the December issue of Imagine. This edition is packed full of news to distract you from festive tidings and turkey.

On pages 4 and 5, we hear all about the fun and excitement,

and prize winning onions, at this year’s Annual Members’ Day.

On pages 10 & 11, we learn about the Trust’s innovative Street Triage services in Leeds and York, which are helping to reduce the number of people being detained under section 136 of the Mental Health Act.

You can find all the winners and news from this year’s Trust Awards on pages 16 & 17.

On page 18 you can find details of this year’s World Mental Health Day events and on page 19 there is a round-up of all the artistic activities that took place at this year’s Love Arts Leeds Festival.

Finally, we send all our readers our very best wishes for Christmas and the new year.

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Contents What’s inside this issue?Annual Members’ Day 201404

Food for Thought Campaign 201406

Street Triage Leeds and York10News from around our Trust14Trust Awards16

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The campaign aims to highlight all of the fantastic work done around the Trust for men with mental health issues and/or learning disabilities, as well as showcasing activities, information and help available locally by partner organisations and the third sector.

Men’s mental health and wellbeing is a complex and often taboo subject which we will explore throughout the year using a range of themed monthly topics, developed closely with our clinical peers, governors and local partnerships.

More details will be coming soon!The campaign will launch in late January as follows:

Wednesday 28 January, 12 - 2pm, Recreation Hall, Bootham Park Hospital, York

Thursday 29 January,12 - 2pm, St Mary’s Hospital Canteen, Leeds

Please come along to a launch to find out more. If you are interested in being involved, sharing information or holding events within your area please contact the membership team ftmembership.lypft@nhs.net or phone 0113 30 55900

The 2015 membership campaign, as chosen by your votes at Annual Members’ Day is themed around men’s health.

Food for Thought Campaign Round-up

New Membership Benefit Scheme Launched

As 2014 draws to a close and we prepare for the 2015 campaign (see page 2 for details), it is a good time to look back at our successful events from the past year.

Campaign FocusThis year our focus has been on ‘Food for Thought’, looking at the importance of how we grow and prepare our food, and our personal, social and cultural relationship with food in relation to our mental health and wellbeing.

The campaign kicked off with three mini launches this year; St Mary’s Hospital hosted the event in Leeds and both the Umbrella and Parasol Cafes supported the campaign in York. Spring was a great time to launch the grow-your-own-food aspect of the campaign and we have handed out hundreds of small packets of veggie seeds to first-time gardeners keen to have a go.

Highlights One of the highlights of the year was the launch of the Food for Thought Garden by the Your Health Matters project team at Woodland Square, St Mary’s Hospital. The garden was so successful that by the time Annual Members’ Day arrived in September, the team were able to bring along a large selection of the veggies they had grown.

We attended many events around our region this year: the Love Arts Festivals in Leeds and York and summer

events around the region from the well-known Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds to little-known Barkston Ash near Tadcaster. Another highlight was York Pride where we signed up 175 new members – an event record for our team!

We have also worked in successful partnership with different organisations this year. For example, we organised the ‘Souper Friday’ event in partnership with York Mind and the Readers’ Café at Sycamore House in York.

Check out our new discount page www.leedsandyorkpft.mytrustbenefits.co.uk which was launched on the 1 December for some truly fantastic deals.

As a Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust member you can receive discounts from all of the brands listed below and many more. All you need to do is go to the website and register a few details for your chance to benefit from these fantastic discounts.

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This year’s Annual Members’ Day and Members Meeting was held on Tuesday 23 September at Leeds Town Hall and what a spectacular venue and day it turned out to be!

The day got off to a swift start with the Annual General Members’ meeting, which gave a round-up of the previous year’s financial performance, highlights and achievements, along with a look towards future plans and challenges ahead. It was followed by a lively question and answer session between members, the Board of Directors and Governors.

Our special guest for the day was Joe Maiden, BBC Radio Leeds presenter, author and horticulturalist, (right) who wowed the audience with his home grown vegetables and prize winning onions.

Joe told the budding gardener members present, about the amazing projects that are happening around Leeds and how therapeutic gardening can be, during his speech in the morning. That afternoon he also held two workshops encouraging members to ‘grow their own’ with herbs and spring onions to take away with them. This has been a reoccurring element of the Food for Thought campaign this year, during which we have given away hundreds of seeds to the general public at a variety of events in the hope we could encourage people to grow their own fruit and vegetables.

There were other workshops that members could enjoy such as Claire Davies, from A Sense of Purpose, who spoke about her journey through chronic heart failure, transplant and her unswerving passion for simple, healthy cooking. She also talked about how her experiences led to a fascination with food history and gave her a sense of focus, meaning and a creative

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purpose during her illness and on-going recovery.

The Healing Clinic (below) was one of 24 stalls we had at the event, providing complimentary hand and back massages as well as offering people Reiki . They also ran a workshop entitled Food Energetics, which is based on the principle that what we eat has properties that either; help our system work better, keep it the same, or affect it in a negative way! We even managed to persuade the Town Hall staff to run tours of the old court room, cells and clock tower, accessible via 203 winding steps...well worth it for the view!

To round the day off we asked members to bake their favourite cake and bring it with them to share with other members, whilst they were looking through and voting on next year’s campaign. You can find more information about the theme for next year’s campaign, chosen by you our members, on the inside of our front cover. This was a wonderful way to end what was a very successful event.

Thank you to all those members who came along to our AMD and thank you for voting for next year’s campaign and to our event sponsors!

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The Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been giving careful thought to the future of mental health and learning disability services in the City of York and its surrounding areas.

We have, in partnership with the CCG, made some big improvements during the past couple of years, most notably, stopping people with mental health problems being assessed in police cells, and making it easier for people to access specialist mental health services. This year we are setting up the first Liaison Psychiatry service at York Hospital and there are many other improvements.In November, the CCG launched a process to have a single provider of their mental health and learning disability service, which is currently shared between us and two other NHS providers. This follows a lot of development work done by the CCG with a wide range of stakeholders about what the future pattern of services looks like.

In January 2015 the CCG will invite providers, working in new partnerships, to bid to provide mental health and learning disability services for their entire population of York and North Yorkshire.

We are committed to providing the best possible service to the people of York and North Yorkshire, and work has already started in Care Services on developing our bid. This is a great opportunity for our staff to work together, and with others, to think differently about what the future looks like. We will keep all our members, including staff, up to date with any new developments.

Leeds Service User NetworkOur Leeds Service User Network (SUN) is a monthly get-together for service users, carers and staff to share ideas. The group works hand-in-hand with the Trust in order to improve the services it provides.

The events have a very friendly atmosphere. As recovery and social inclusion workers, our task is to host the sessions by encouraging service users to give their views on topics that relate to Trust members. People are also invited to participate in community involvement events and get to know each other.

Each month, a variety of guest speakers are invited. This gives attendees relevant information and two-way feedback to inspire and help them with continued personal recovery.

Who are the SUN members?People who use our services, carers and staff form the main part of our membership. We also promote the network to local community groups so people with a diverse range of knowledge and life experiences can make their voices heard.

We encourage people to tell their own stories. This is a positive experience for all service users and helps to unite the group. Members have the chance to be involved in key areas of the Trust such as; taking part in interview panels, psychiatrist training and test ward rounds, prior to inspections.You can bring your ideas or concerns about

Trust services and they will be reported to the Trust governance/committee meetings for comment and action. This ensures that issues are quickly and directly addressed.

SUN helps service users play a more active role in their own recovery, by knowing that their recommendations are valued and acted upon.

When and where does our Leeds SUN meet?The first Wednesday of every month 12.45 to 15.00 at St Chad’s Community Hall, Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS16 5JT. Refreshments are provided. Public travel expenses can be reimbursed. Contact: Bev Thornton tel 0113 30 56758 beverley.thornton1@nhs.net or rasi.lypft@nhs.net

NEW - York Service User Network The York Service User Network was recently launched on 26 September, and currently meets on the last Friday of every month at Sycamore House in York 1.30pm – 3.00pm.

The aim is to become a knowledgeable and informative service user and carer led group and to be involved in the development of best practices throughout our mental health services.

The York Service User Network group is open to all, for further information please, contact Heather Simpson, tel: 01904 721313 e-mail: heathersimpson1@nhs.net

In order to provide better care for people experiencing a mental health crisis we have set up innovative services in York and Leeds.

Our Street Triage teams, which consist of mental health professionals, work alongside police officers providing telephone advice or being dispatched to an incident to speak directly to the person experiencing a suspected mental health crisis.

The teams carry out a brief initial “triage” to determine whether the person needs a full assessment of their mental health, and if any further action is needed.

The aim of Street Triage is to improve people’s experiences and help them get the right care, at the right time, and in the best place. It also aims to reduce the numbers of people who are detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act.

Leeds Street TriageLeeds Street Triage has been up and running for a year now. It started as a 10 hours a day pilot providing a rapid, flexible response to mental health crises.

The team responds to West Yorkshire Police callouts within 45 minutes. In the year prior to December 2013, more than 900 people were detained by the police on section 136.

Around 80 people a month have been referred to Street Triage and the vast majority have been seen by the mental health nurses who work in the team. The effect of Street Triage has been to reduce the number of section 136 detentions by a quarter.

Conal Galvin, one of the clinical lead nurses, said: “A lot fewer people are going through police custody now, and in terms of those treated, we’re able to provide a better service as they are not taken away from their homes and made to wait for hours.”

Kasia Granek, (left) a Health Support Worker, helps to liaise with the police in her work receiving calls. She said: “It’s been nice to see the

police change in attitudes. They want to understand more too, they might ask us about certain conditions and how they can recognise symptoms of these. Some of the police even say Street Triage is the best thing that’s happened to them.”

Following the success of the pilot, Street Triage has been extended, and the team now work 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week.

Jeanette Lawson, Clinical Operations Manager, said: “This next phase will open up the Street Triage pathway to Yorkshire Ambulance Service, offering a more appropriate pathway for those who contact the ambulance service who do not

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require treatment within the Emergency Department. Longer term the services are working together to introduce a paramedic to the Street Triage team who could address low level self-injury on scene and further reduce the need for the Emergency Department.”

York Street TriageA Street Triage team, which has been created jointly by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and North Yorkshire Police, started this October.

The team, which has been funded by NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group, North Yorkshire County Council and City of York Council, includes mental health nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and health support workers, from York Crisis and Access Service at Bootham

Park Hospital.

The service is similar to the one in Leeds, in that it is ‘on duty’ with police officers during busy periods of the day, seven days a week. The police are supported by two mental health professionals who provide either telephone advice to the police, or can be dispatched to an incident.

Adrian Elsworth, Crisis and Access Service Manager, said: “There are often cases where police become involved in an incident because of a person’s mental state rather than because they have committed a crime.

“As well as attending in person, the street triage team will be able to give officers advice on the most appropriate course of action”.

As you may already be aware, our Trust underwent a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection at the end of September.

The CQC is a national independent body which is responsible for making sure health and social care service services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high quality care.

The planned inspection was based around five key questions; are the services safe, effective, caring, responsive to people’s needs and are they well-led

The CQC inspection involved:

• 92 inspectors; the team included CQC inspectors, professional and clinical staff, patients, and carers• 63 visits to services• 105 requests for information from the CQC during the visit (in addition to 45 requests beforehand)• 63 feedback forms completed and returned to Trust Headquarters by services during the visit• 52 focus groups hosted by the CQC with stakeholders

As well as outlining where services can improve, the CQC described positive aspects of what they saw. We will be the first Trust in the country to be given a single rating of our performance.

Chris Butler, Chief Executive, said: “What strikes me about this is that in spite of all the pressures on people providing services day after day, people who were new to our organisation and the communities we serve saw for themselves your commitment and dedication, and that everyone, directly or indirectly, makes a positive contribution to the experience of service users and carers. To quote one of our values, ‘everyone counts’.

“I do want to thank everyone who was involved in a complex and thorough process. Firstly, to every clinical service in the Trust, you will recall at the outset of the process, I suggested that our colleagues ‘tell it as it is’ to the CQC; things of which they are proud of, also the issues they face. Our colleagues did this and I am grateful for it.”

You can view the CQC final report on our website, as soon as it becomes available www.leedsandyorkpft.co.uk

Tommy on tourAs part of Tommy Whitelaw’s You Can Make A Difference campaign, he shared his experience of being a fulltime carer for his late mum, who had vascular dementia, recently.

Tommy, who was speaking at The Retreat in York, gave up his career to care for his mum, and he now uses his passion and experience to travel the country raising awareness of dementia and its impact on families.

Katie Puplett - Commonwealth GamesKatie Puplett, a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist at our Trust,

volunteered at this year’s Commonweath Games, helping to make sure the athletes were in the right condition before and after they competed. Katie spent eight days in Glasgow and worked across all three of these sports.

Katie said: “It was a fantastic experience working with athletes from all over the Commonwealth and I was

lucky enough to be able to see a lot of amazing, high level sport. The medical team were a really fun crew,

super enthusiastic and highly skilled in equal measure.”

“I’ve now volunteered at both the Olympics and Commonwealths and would certainly recommend the experience. I would definitely consider volunteering at a major sporting event again in the future.”

Bootham Park Hospital FoodStatistics from the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) showed Bootham Park Hospital’s food is among the best in the country.

The hospital, which looks after inpatients across three wards, plus a specialist “Place of Safety” unit, had a quality rating of 100 per cent and level of choice rated at 87 per cent.

Beverley Murphy, Chief Nurse and Director of Quality Assurance, said: “We are delighted with the findings of this report. We know that people who eat a well-balanced and nutritious diet stay healthier, recover more quickly and have improved emotional and mental wellbeing. Providing meals in hospital that support good nutrition is key to improving people’s experiences and overall quality of life.”

The data on hospital food is part of wider reporting called Hospital Estates and Facilities Statistics. To find out more visit www.hscic.gov.uk

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The Wiggo4000 Challenge!Trust Member, Phil Wiggins (right) set himself the challenge of a lifetime to celebrate the year of his 40th birthday, aiming to achieve more than 4000 miles of running, cycling and swimming in 500 hours, all in aid of a mental health charity.

Phil smashed through his original target achieving more than 6000 miles across 11 countries and in over 30 events, suffering cracked ribs, broken fingers, torn muscles and many bruises...but always smiling! Overall the challenge raised an impressive £8300 (and counting) for the Alzheimer’s Society and Phil was awarded ‘Charity Fundraiser of the Year’ at the recent York Press Community Pride Awards.

What an achievement! For more info and to donate visit https://www.justgiving.com/thewiggo4000/

Service User Artwork Chosen for National ReviewMark Holliday, a patient at Clifton House, was selected to have his artwork decorate the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Forensic Quality Network Phase three documents. The Forensic Quality Network organises peer reviews for forensic services throughout England and Wales, so Mark’s artwork will be seen up and down the country.

Mark said: “I’ve had a lot of success with art in the past, but if people didn’t see my work it wouldn’t be as fulfilling, so obviously I’m pleased. The thing for me is I enjoy art

as it keeps me motivated and focused. There’s a therapeutic advantage to it, as I can express myself and place things in order.”

Staff at Clifton House are delighted for Mark too. Susan Ledwith, lead clinician for forensic services and consultant clinical psychologist, said: “Mark has done really well for his work to be selected in this national quality initiative. As a service we encourage people to pursue their creative interests.”

MedipexOur Trust, in conjunction with York St John University, has won a Mental Health and Wellbeing award, at the Medipex and Yorkshire and Humberside Academic Health Service Network Innovation Awards.

We won the award for Converge, a programme of short courses for people who use mental health services.

Jill Copeland, Chief Operating Officer said: “Converge is a great example of how a university and a mental health service

provider can work together to make a real difference to people’s lives”.

Nancy Hill’s RetirementMrs Nancy Hill retired at the end of November 2014 and will be sadly missed by her colleagues and service users.

Nancy first became a Mental Health Act Manager in 1989 for East Leeds Community & Mental Health Services, and after 25 years, she is arguably the longest serving member of the group.

Before Nancy became a Mental Health Act Manager she represented numerous organisations, performing many varied roles. These have included the Leeds Eastern Community Health Council, Joint Consultative Committee, Family Health Services Association, Joint Commissioning Board for people with Learning Disabilities and MENCAP.

Nancy has also worked for the National Association for Sick Children, being the founder of the Leeds branch, Wheatfields Hospice and St Anne’s Shelter and Housing Action.

Nancy also served with Voluntary Action Leeds, representing them as Chair of the Princess Royal Trust Carers Centre for two years. She will continue her connection with the Princess Trust as a member and trustee of the Carers’ Centre.

Have you had the flu jab?Many of our staff have been getting their

flu jabs at sessions across our Trust. As well as frontline health and social care workers, the flu vaccine is recommended for a range of people, including (but not limited to) those with long term or certain medical conditions, people aged 65, carers and pregnant women. If you are eligible for a flu jab, you can book one by contacting your GP. Find out more at www.nhs.uk/flu.

HR AwardWe have won a Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) People Management Award.

The People Management award was won by the Human Resources and Learning Development team for the brilliant work they have done to reduce sickness levels at the Trust and how they work with others within the organisation.

This year’s Trust Awards celebration took place on Friday 10 October at the Royal Armouries in Leeds; attendees included staff, volunteers, directors and governors of the Trust.

These annual Awards recognise the lengths our employees, members and volunteers go to in providing exceptional services for our service users and carers. We celebrated in style with many of the people who provide challenging, yet essential specialist mental health and learning disability services to the people of Leeds, York and beyond.

Nominations to win awards were accepted against ten categories, chosen by a panel of staff and key stakeholders, to reflect the current priorities within the Trust. The judging panel, again made up of a cross-section of staff and stakeholders, then reviewed the nomination

forms against the category criteria.

This year’s competition was fierce. The panel had the near impossible task of short-listing the nominees and choosing a winner from each category.

The night began with a red carpet drinks reception sponsored by the Royal Armouries and a welcome from Chris Butler, our Trust’s Chief Executive, Chris Butler (Above right), who

then handed over to our host for the night, Dr Phil Hammond, (left), who did a brilliant job of entertaining the crowd. A three course meal was served throughout the evening and we ended the festivities with a disco!

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who nominated someone for an award this year, and to all those who helped make this year’s Awards a fantastic success.

The winners are:Category 1: Improving Health & Lives Award - Ndumiso MoyoCategory 2: Safe Care Award - Jennifer McIntoshCategory 3: Positive Experience Award - Linda HaranCategory 4: Involving People Award - Alison O’ConnellCategory 5: Working in Partnerships Award - Joanne RamsdenCategory 6: Leading & Developing People Award - Marie-Clare TrevettCategory 7: Support Services Award - Gail HirdCategory 8: Living Our Values Award - Jon SunleyCategory 9: Volunteer of the Year Award - Positive Steps PartnershipsCategory 10: Annual STAR Award - Sandra Helliwell

The night could not have happened without the generosity of our sponsors Simplyhealth & Hempsons so a big thank you goes to them.

The Andrew Sims Centre (left) was delighted to have been the event management team behind this year’s Trust Awards. We hope you all enjoyed being part of it too.

We value your feedback on the Trust Awards. We would be very grateful if you could spare a few minutes to give us your comments, thoughts and experiences about the ceremony, nominations, judging process or any other aspect of the Awards. We will use your feedback to make Trust Awards even more successful next time! Trustawards.lypft@nhs.net

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The Membership & Engagement Team took part in this year’s World Mental Health Day.World Mental Health Day, Let’s talk, lets connect’ event at Leeds Civic Hall, a day where the overall objective was to raise awareness around mental health issues and encourage people to talk about mental health.

We were joined by more than 40 organisations from around Leeds and there was lots of information and goodies for people to take away with them.

The event was a joint collaboration between Adult Social Care, Volition and Time to Change. The day started at 11 and was opened by Councillor Adam Ogilvie, Executive Member for Adult Social Care, who had hot footed it from the BBC Radio Leeds studio after giving a very personal account of his sister’s experience of mental ill health along with Tricia Thorpe, Leeds

Time to Change project worker, who gave her

own experience of mental health.

The atmosphere was fantastic with entertainment from Zest for Life line dancing group, Michelle Scally Clarke, who read her poem 1 in 4, a ukulele band and tours of the Civic Hall. An anti-stigma campaign film created by Time to Change Leeds was shown throughout the day.

Souper Friday In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2014 this year LYPFT teamed up with City of York Council and York Mind, to work together towards better mental health and wellbeing for everyone to hold a ‘Souper Friday’ event in the Reading Café at Sycamore House in York. At this popular event it was great to see so many people enjoying the company of others over a lunch of a variety of healthy soups and rolls. Many people took advantage of the ‘soup line’ of recipe swaps to enable them to re-create healthy soup recipes at home.

Love Arts Festival descended on Leeds with its fourth annual outing in October. Love Arts Festival descended on Leeds with its fourth annual outing in October. Arts & Minds partnered many art organisations across the city to explore connections between the arts, mental health and wellbeing. The festival included; exhibitions, films, performances, and participatory events that aimed to get people thinking and talking about mental health, as well as reducing the related stigma that many people experience www.loveartsleeds.co.uk

This year, a festival flavoured conference was added, with a Love Arts Conversation. Mental health workers, service users, artists, academics, arts organisations, carers, and commissioners came together to make the case for the use of creativity for mental wellbeing. There were dynamic conversations, inspiring presentations and creative workshops.

Linda Boyles, Arts & Minds Development

Manager & Love Arts Festival, said: “We’re looking forward to developing the ideas started at Love Arts Conversation with our members, partners, and colleagues”.

The festival included the stunning annual showcase of artwork by Arts and Minds members at The Light. www.artsandmindsnetwork.org.uk This year saw the largest volume of entries and included new members who had never exhibited before. Some members told us: “It gave me a chance to show my work, which I’ve never done before… It helps me see how much value people see my work as having”.

The festival closed at The Tetley, with a fantastic exhibition by artists from Inkwell, and the Love Arts Awards. The awards went to: Biomation (York animation project) for Visual Arts; Cloth Cat (Leeds music project) for Performing Arts; Louise Coombes (drama work with young people at Aspire) for Arts in Health or Social Care service; Douglas Tice (volunteer at Inkwell) for Volunteer work; and Marianne Springham (Leeds College of Art) for People’s Choice.

Love Arts Festival was sponsored by Hempsons, Platinum, and Community Ventures, and was supported by many wonderful partners. Love Arts Conversation was part funded by Leeds City Council, and supported by Northern Ballet, Leeds College of Music, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Yorkshire Dance, City Art Gallery & Museum, and Leeds Libraries. Thanks to all of you who helped it happen.

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Can you tell me about your background and your current role in the NHS?Unlike my fellow governors, who have assumed their role aside or following employment, I have undertaken the role whilst as a student completing my undergraduate degree in psychology at university.

My role as an Elected Governor for York and North Yorkshire is to represent the public members of the constituency on the Board of Governors. This democratic representation is fundamental to the model of a Foundation NHS Trust, as it ensures everybody is able to share their opinions on matters relating to the Trust. Members are welcome to contact me anytime should they so wish.

How and why did you become a Governor?I initially became involved with the Trust in early 2013 by volunteering as a Mental Health Act Manager. I found this experience insightful, and it made me particularly aware that the younger demographic of members are not well represented. With this in consideration, in 2014 I took the opportunity to nominate myself to stand for the role of Public Governor

for York and North Yorkshire, and shortly thereafter I was elected alongside Richard Brown to represent the constituency.

What are your aims as a Governor?My foremost aim, as for all Governors, is to ensure that the highest standard of care is accessible to all service users. We will continue to work collectively with the Board of Directors, Clinicians and service users to achieve this. Furthermore, a personal aim of mine as a Public Governor is to encourage the involvement and participation of as many members as possible.

What are your hopes for the future in the role?

As I am still new to the role, my hope for the immediate future is to develop my understanding of the Trust and

how it operates. This may, of course, take a considerable length time, and I hope during this period to get to

know members, and collectively address any concerns that arise.

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Meet our Governors James Morgan

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Our Council of Governors represent the views of our members within their constituency and the wider public.

Organisations we work withColin Clark, Equitix Ltd John Dossey, Tenfold Ant Hanlon, Volition

PublicAndrew MarranLeeds

Steve HowarthLeeds

Lindsay DransfieldLeeds

Jenny RoperLeeds

Phillip JonesLeeds

Jacqueline Ainsley-StringerLeeds

Richard Brown*Y&NY

James Morgan*Y&NY

Niccola SwanEngland & Wales

*York and North Yorkshire

CarerAndrew BottomleyLeeds

Alan ProctorLeeds

Annie DransfieldLeeds

Julia Raven*Y&NY

*York and North Yorkshire

Service UserMaria TrainerService user Leeds

Ann Shuter Service user Leeds

Claire Woodham Service user Leeds

*York and North Yorkshire

Staff ClinicalGary MatfinLeeds & *Y&NY

Heather SimpsonLeeds & *Y&NY

Andrew JohnsonLeeds & *Y&NY

Dr Mark WillisLeeds & *Y&NY

Staff Non Clinical

Pamela MorrisLeeds & *Y&NY

*York and North Yorkshire

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Events DiaryDecember to February

There’s plenty going on around the Trust in the next couple of months, here’s just a few events for your diary…

Christmas Campaign in Leeds and York Tuesday 16 December 11am - 3pm St Helens Square, York, with Mind York and Student Minds from St Johns University

Friday 19 December 11am - 3pm Victoria Quarter, Leeds, with Time to Change Leeds

Carol ConcertFriday 19 December 2.30 - 3.30pm Recreation Hall, Bootham Park Hospital, York

LYPFT Men’s Mental Health Campaign launches, 2015: Wednesday 28 January 12 - 2pm Recreation Hall, Bootham Park Hospital, York

Thursday 29 January 12 - 2pm St Mary’s Hospital Canteen, Leeds

Board of Directors Meetings 2015Thursday 29 January (Time to be confirmed) Meeting Room 1, Trust Headquarters, 2150 Century Way, Thorpe Park, Leeds LS15 8ZB

Council of Governors Meetings 2015Wednesday 18 FebruaryLarge Function Room, St George’s Centre, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3BR

All details of our events are posted online at www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk or you can contact communications.lypft@nhs.net for more info.

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How to contact usIf you have any comments or suggestions please contact us on:

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Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is a confidential and free service to guide you through the different services available at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.Monday - Friday (9am-5pm)Freephone: 0800 0525 790E-mail: pals.lypft@nhs.net

Learning Disability Helpline0808 808 1111Available 9am - 5pmThe helpline provides information and advice on learning disability issues to callers including people with learning disabilities, their families and carers, and professionals working in the field.

Samaritans08457 90 90 90jo@samaritans.org24 hours, seven days a weekConfidential and non-judgemental emotional support whenever you need someone to talk to.

NHS 111111Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, NHS 111 aims to make it easier to access local health services. The service will get you through to a team of highly trained advisers, who are supported by experienced nurses. They will ask you about your symptoms and give health care advice or direct you to the right local service. Calling 111 provides medical help when it’s not a 999 emergency.

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If undelivered please return to:Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Communications Department,Trust Headquarters, 2150 Thorpe Park, Century Way, Leeds LS15 8ZB

You will benefit from these forensic training events whether you are a mental health nurse, psychologist, psychiatrist, occupational therapist, social worker, probation officer or any professional involved in the management of mentally disordered adults who pose a risk of violence to others.

HCR-20 version 3 - Thursday 29 – Friday 30 January 2015

You will study the HCR-20 tool - the world’s leading Violence Risk Assessment instrument. It’s designed to help you form structured, evidence based, individual risk management plans. This workshop is valuable to you, whatever your clinical discipline, whatever stage of training and development you are at. Version 3 is the updated version; launched in April 2013. It is also suitable for you if you have already attended the previous version.

Structured Assessment of PROtective Factors for Violence Risk (SAPROF Training) - Wednesday 18 March 2015

The SAPROF training is for you to assess both violent and sexual offenders. It is a structured checklist designed

for you to use with other tools like the HCR-20 v3.

SAPROF helps you create a balanced risk assessment for future violence risk giving you a positive approach to violence prevention in your workplace. You will also use it for evaluation and risk communication.

Risk for Sexual Violence Protocol (RSVP) - Tuesday 27 – Wednesday 28 January 2015

This two-day course will provide you with training in using the Risk for Sexual Violence Protocol. You will cover the structured professional judgement approach to risk assessment, including sexual offenders’ characteristics and management, and administering the RSVP. It will cover a comparison between the RSVP and other sexual violence risk assessment tools, and two practice cases.

To see which course will be the most useful to you, find more information on our website www.andrewsimscentre.nhs.uk you can email us too andrewsimscentre.lypft@nhs.net

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Violence Assessment Training Events in Leeds 2015