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Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · 2d

This week we are celebrating #OccupationalTherapy Week. #OccupationalTherapists are integral members of our teams, playing a crucial role in improving the lives of people living with physical, mental, developmental or emotional challenges: www.dpt.nhs.uk/occupational... #OTWeek2025 #OTWeek #OT #NHS

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Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Sep 11

Patients and staff at Russell Clinic in #Exeter have grown vegetables and flowers to support #healing and #recovery. Some produce is now used in group cooking sessions, making meals more nutritious. Read how #therapeutic #horticulture is helping transform care: www.dpt.nhs.uk/news/growing... #NHS

L-R: Sunflowers and pumpkins growing well. Some of the lovely flowers from the garden. Lettuces before the caterpillars started eating them. Foods grown, picked and used in the cooking group.

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Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Letter of Hope and the Letter for Tomorrow have been written by adults and young people and people with learning disabilities from #Devon, who wish to offer help and hope to those who are thinking about #suicide: www.dpt.nhs.uk/letter-of-hope and www.dpt.nhs.uk/letter-for-t... #WSPD2025 #WSPD

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Sep 10

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Members of staff from different services across our organisation will come together to show support for the Baton of Hope when it arrives in #Torbay on 30 September.
Read more about the #suicideprevention initiative: www.dpt.nhs.uk/news/devon-p... #WSPD #WSPD2025

Proudly supporting Torbay Baton of Hope Tour 2025, 30 September 2025. #BringHope2TheBay

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Sep 1

Our #TALKWORKS service will join colleagues from across our organisation at a stand for this year's #BatonOfHope tour. The tour will be coming to #Torbay on Tues 30 Sept, starting in #Torquay and going through both #Paignton and #Brixham: www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk/blog/baton-o... #suicideprevention

Proudly supporting Torbay Baton of Hope tour 2025 30th September #BringHope2TheBay

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Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Aug 21

Results day reminder - you are more than a grade. Your future is full of possibilities, and today is just one step on your journey. We offer varied opportunities such as #apprenticeships, #volunteering and excellent #training. Visit our Careers Hub: www.dpt.nhs.uk/careers-hub #GCSEResultsDay #NHS

Student nurses and an NHS staff member in a hospital corridor.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Aug 14

Wishing all the best to those receiving exam #results today. There are many opportunities within the #NHS. Discover pathways with us on our new #jobs site and start your healthcare journey today: www.dpt.nhs.uk/join-us #ResultsDay25 #ResultsDay #ALevelResultsDay #TLevelResultsDay #BTEC #WeAreTheNHS

Devon Partnership NHS Trust jobs website screengrab

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Aug 12

Our #TALKWORKS team had a fantastic day at the Mid #Devon Show recently. Staff and volunteers enjoyed meeting the local community and sharing information about Devon's Talking Therapies Service: www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk #NHS #mentalhealthsupport #depression #anxiety #talkingtherapy #mentalhealth

TALKWORKS stand with coloured banners at the Mid Devon Show. Two people sit behind a table.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Jul 25

Our services, including our urgent and emergency services, are all working during the industrial action by resident doctors. If you have an appointment with us, please attend it as usual unless you have been notified otherwise. Call 111 for urgent #MentalHealth support: 111.nhs.uk

Resident doctor strike. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed, please continue to come forward for the care you need.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Jul 11

Congratulations to Gayle Githens-Mazer, Clinical Lead for Research Delivery, who has been selected for the
@nihr.bsky.social Senior Research Leader Programme to support nurses and allied health professionals to develop their #research leadership skills: www.dpt.nhs.uk/news/gayle-g...

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Jun 23

"I believe that meaningful employment saves lives and my life has been transformed by the Workways team.” From being detained, unemployed and in a ‘very bad place’, Will now works as a #HealthcareAssistant within our services and shared his story with us: www.dpt.nhs.uk/news/workway... #MentalHealth

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Jun 18

Happy #HealthEFMDay to our colleagues. We have more than 140 people working across a variety of roles and want to say a huge thank you for the vital work you do every day - from #cleaning and #catering to #security and #maintenance. Join us today! jobs.dpt.nhs.uk/jobs/search?... #nhscareers #nhsjobs

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Jun 17

Belvedere Ward in #Exeter recently held a coffee morning to thank #volunteers for giving their time. Pictured with staff are Charlie with Rudy the #Cockapoo, Pets As Therapy dog and Sue who helps with groups on the ward. Discover our current #volunteer opportunities: jobs.dpt.nhs.uk/jobs/search?...

Belvedere ward staff with Charlie and Rudi the cockapoo and Sue, all volunteers.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Jun 17

The theme for this year's #LearningDisabilityWeek is "Do you see me?" highlighting the importance of people with #LearningDisabilities being seen, heard and valued. We'll share more about how our service is expanding the ways it engages with people with learning disabilities.#LDWeek2025

Learning Disability Week 2025 theme 'Do you see me?'

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Jun 2

It’s #VolunteersWeek! We’re celebrating the incredible people who give their time, energy and compassion to support patients, carers and staff. To all of our amazing #volunteers — thank you. Hear from Pauline Champion, our Early Career and Volunteer Co-ordinator: www.dpt.nhs.uk/news/celebra... #NHS

Photos of volunteers from Devon Partnership NHS Trust. A lady in a corridor with a therapy dog, a woman in a plant nursery, three people at New Leaf stand at garden show and a man in the woodwork room.

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Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · May 14

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is all about celebrating #community, and how it supports our #MentalHealth and #wellbeing. Check out the drop-in sessions and the Learning Network run by our colleagues @devonmha.bsky.social:
@DevonMHA: www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-net... #ThisIsMyCommunity

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · May 14

Are you heading to the #DevonCountyShow this year? We’ll see you there! Join us and our #TALKWORKS team from Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 May at Avenue L, 389 to learn more about our services, meet our dedicated workforce team and explore exciting career opportunities: jobs.dpt.nhs.uk/jobs/search #NHS

Woman wearing green stood at a gazebo smiling with an NHS careers in healthcare stand behind.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · May 2

Our New Leaf #VocationalRehabilitation Service based in #Exminster will be at Toby's Garden Festival at Powderham Castle today and tomorrow from 10am-5pm. Some lovely #woodwork, beautiful #plants and products will be on sale from our friendly team. Learn more: tobygardenfest.co.uk #gardening #Exeter

New Leaf tent at the Toby Buckland Garden Festival in previous years.

New Leaf birdhouse and woodworks on display at the Toby Buckland Garden Festival.

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Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · May 2

Patients at Langdon in #Dawlish are thriving with new skills, thanks to a project led by Alex Watkins, #OccupationalTherapy Technician. Alex's training with the Devon Rural Skills Trust (DRST) has brought invaluable knowledge to his therapeutic sessions: www.dpt.nhs.uk/news/patient... #conservation

A picture of the morning bright blue sky and the Orchard at Langdon with trees and hedgerows.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Mar 17

Say hi to #PatrickThePony! He visited Franklyn Hospital in #Exeter and is shown with Brian, Clinical Pharmacist.

Thanks to Open Up #charity funding, the hospital has introduced animal-assisted therapy and drumming sessions into its #OccupationalTherapy programme: www.openup.org.uk/impact/enhan...

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Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Mar 5

We offer a wide range of #career opportunities in both clinical, non clinical and support roles. If you are looking to start a career, change careers or develop within your current job, learn more on our Careers Hub: jobs.dpt.nhs.uk/careers-hub #NCW2025 #NHSjobs #NationalCareersWeek #NHScareers #NHS

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Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Feb 24

It's #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek. The team at The Haldon, our specialist #EatingDisorder service in #Exeter worked closely with a former patient, to narrate this short film about how the unit supports people with #EatingDisorders: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uub... #EDAW @beatedsupport.bsky.social

The Haldon - Specialist Eating Disorder Service in Exeter

YouTube video by Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Feb 21

This #MentalHealthNursesDay we thank our wonderful #nurses working across the organisation for the incredible work they do every day. We spoke to Chris, who is a #MentalHealth #Nurse based in South Devon. Hear his story: youtu.be/CXQbcZYLOew?... #MHNursesDay #NHScareers #Nursing #NHSjobs #NHS

Chris, Mental Health Nurse, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

YouTube video by Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Feb 13

We are in the process of co-producing our new Clinical Strategy 2025-28 and invite you to attend one of our engagement sessions to share your comments. If you cannot attend a session, find out more about how you can be involved in shaping our Clinical Strategy: www.dpt.nhs.uk/news/help-sh...

Help shape our clinical strategy poster with image of booklet and a link to more information

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Devon Partnership NHS Trust @dptnhs.bsky.social · Feb 6

If you need urgent #MentalHealth support for yourself or someone else, please call NHS 111 to speak to our First Response Service.

If you are not in crisis, TALKWORKS are there to chat through your feelings. Call 0300 555 3344 or visit www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk #TimeToTalk @mindcharity.bsky.social

Blue graphic with 'Are you in a mental health crisis?' Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/our-services/first-response-service

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