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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 24m

“One of the most rewarding things about my job is seeing patients begin to trust food again.

“Every time a patient gains weight safely, avoids refeeding complications, or feels heard in their food choices, I know I’ve made a difference.”

Oluchukwu, specialist dietitian #AHPsDay

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 1h

Our dietitians, occupational therapists, physios and speech and language therapists came together to celebrate #AHPsDay.

The event focused on three key shifts—hospital to community, treatment to prevention, and analogue to digital - with colleagues presenting ideas on how to support these.

A room full of allied health professionals

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 5h

Our green plan sets out how we’re tackling climate change and the impact this has on people’s health.

We’re working with colleagues, patients and partners to become one of the greenest NHS trusts, and net zero carbon by 2040

Here's some of our progress, check out the full plan on our website.

An infographic with some of the highlights from Pennine Care NHS' green plan between 2022 to 2025

Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 8h

It’s Allied Health Professions Day in recognition of the 14 specialist AHP roles across the NHS.

On Arden ward, patients created this banner about occupational therapy and the coping strategies that help to prevent relapse and readmission.

#AHPsDay

Two healthcare professionals holding a banner which says activities, standing in front of a tree mural

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 1d

Well done to everyone who completed the Manchester Half Marathon yesterday 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Our fifteen fabulous fundraisers have raised over £7,000 for Pennine Care Charity.

Funds go towards therapeutic activities, wellbeing projects and community groups that wouldn’t be possible through standard NHS funding.

A runner wearing a medal and a Pennine Care Charity vest, standing in front of a blue sign which says 'you did it'

A runner wearing a Pennine Care Charity vest, giving thumbs up

Four runners posing for a photo, wearing Pennine Care Charity t-shirts

Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 4d

Great to see everyone wearing yellow to show people they're not alone with their mental health.

If you are struggling, please reach out to friends, family, or support services.

NHS 111 mental health option is available to call anytime if you need urgent mental health support.
#WorldMentalHealthDay

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 4d

The #WorldMentalHealthDay theme is mental health in catastrophes and emergencies.

Our Greater Manchester Resilience Hub created this video with some advice that can help your mental health during challenging times and traumatic events: www.youtube.com/shorts/ZeAQz...

Advice for coping with traumatic incidents

YouTube video by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 4d

NHS 111 Mental Health is there for anyone who needs urgent mental health support.

It’s free, available 24/7 and for people of all ages – call 111 and choose option 2.

This simple 111 number replaces our 0800 helpline, which closes at 8am on Mon 3 November.

#WorldMentalHealthDay

A graphic to promote NHS 111 which replaces our 0800 helpline

Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 5d

Getting your flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and the people most at risk from flu this winter.

Many of our #PennineCarePeople are already doing their bit to stop the spread of flu, and to stay healthy for those who need us most this winter.

Anthony Hassall, our chief exec, holding up two paddles which say I've had my vaccine to protect

Claudette Elliott, our deputy chair, with two nursing colleagues. She is holding up two paddles which say i've had my vaccine to protect

Sarah Preedy, our chief operating officer, with a nursing colleague, holding a pink paddle which says i've had my vaccine to protect

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to the Greater Manchester, Wigan, and Liverpool British Transport joint response services - Team of the Year at the 2025 British Transport Police Awards.

We deliver the service in Greater Manchester alongside BTP, Network Rail and Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS.

Two people holding a trophy at the British Transport Police Excellence Awards

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 7d

Are you quitting for #Stoptober?

We’re now smokefree across our wards and services, thanks to support from our treating tobacco dependency team.

With support from your local stop smoking service, you can quit too.

Claire and Ildkio are both thankful Rhodes Place is now smokefree.

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 13d

“Mental health is about treating what you cannot see. Anyone can experience poor mental health, and it has a ripple effect impacting on loved ones.”

Mental health nurse Baba recently became deputy ward manager after starting as a healthcare assistant. Full story on our website.

#BlackHistoryMonth

A close up of Baba smiling, wearing NHS scrubs and a lanyard

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 13d

Our chair, Evelyn Asante-Mensah OBE, led this brilliant event to inspire Black and ethnic minority colleagues into leadership.

The #BlackHistoryMonth theme - Standing Firm in Power & Pride - is another good opportunity to celebrate our Black colleagues, who make up nearly 10% of the NHS workforce.

Four people standing at the front of a lecture theatre

Three women holding a selfie frame in the style of an Instagram post, which mentions equality inclusion diversity

Two women standing next to a banner which says equality diversity inclusion, advancing ethnic minority women

Five people under a large screen with details of an event called 'empowering and inspiring ethnic health care professionals into leadership roles'

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 14d

Our medical director, Dr Simon Sandhu, gave a presentation to 40 international first-year students at the newly opened Greater Manchester Medical School.

Simon explained what mental health and mental illness mean, and gave an overview of our services and the different types of support we offer.

Dr Simon Sandhu presenting in a lecture room, with seven people looking on in the background

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks to Morrisons Foundation for donating £9,000 to Pennine Care Charity for our young people's specialist support team.

The funding will provide vital opportunities for young people with severe learning disabilities to join activities such as music, swimming, nature walks, soft play and cycling.

Three people standing with a Pennine Care Charity banner in the entrance to Denton Morrisons

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our annual members’ meeting yesterday.

The videos and presentations will be available to view on our website soon.

We also shared this video with some highlights from the 2024-2025 financial year across Pennine Care: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPCO...

Pennine Care NHS - a look back at 2024-2025

YouTube video by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 18d

Our vaccine team leads are busy rolling out the flu vaccine for NHS colleagues. Don't forget to book!

These new NHS uniforms they're wearing are cheaper to produce, purchased nationally, made from sustainable materials and designed to last longer. This will save an estimated £7m a year.

Four NHS healthcare workers wearing the new NHS uniform. Two are wearing the black tunic with red trim, which is for the chief nurses' team. One is wearing a green pharmacy technician tunic and another is wearing a dark blue specialist nurse tunic.

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 20d

Hope, connection and compassion remain so important in suicide prevention.

Dr Sarmad Nadeem spoke at the Bury vigil & reflected on how moving it was.

You can still get involved with the #MonthOfHope by taking Zero Suicide Alliance free online training or joining a Kooth suicide prevention webinar.

Dr Sarmad Nadeem standing in the middle of five ladies wearing green Samaritans vests at an outdoor event

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 20d

It was great to welcome Patricia Hughes, Jonathan Beebee, and Simon Browes from @rcn.org.uk to Pennine Care.

They met with our colleagues to discuss the professional nursing strategy, tackling racism and hate crime, and reducing health inequalities for people from diverse backgrounds.

Thirteen health and care colleagues sitting in a boardroom, with a 'three big ambitions' sign in the background.

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 21d

We're pleased to announce our #PennineCarePeople Award finalists 2025 🏆

It was a fantastic response, with 516 submissions across nine categories. Well done to all the nominees!

Check out the full list of finalists and runners up: www.penninecare.nhs.uk/awards2025

Pennine Care People Awards 2025. Congratulations to our finalists and well done to all nominees.

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 22d

Top effort from Beth, Kelly, Joey and Olivia, who took on Tough Mudder 15km, raising over £1300 for Pennine Care Charity and Hope unit 💪

Pennine Care Charity has 5 places at Manchester Marathon in April. Get in touch if you're up for a challenge to raise money to support mental health services.

Four people covered in mud wearing medals and orange headbands. In the background it says 'finished it we're in our prime!'

Four very muddy people gathered around a sign which says 'the last km, you've got this MUDDER'.

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 22d

Best wishes to our Jewish patients, colleagues & communities for Rosh Hashanah today & Yom Kippur next Wednesday.

Chag Sameach (happy holiday) for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year.

G'mar chatima tovah (a good final sealing) for Yom Kippur the day of atonement.

Wishing you a happy, healthy year.

A graphic to say Happy Rosh Hashanah with traditional symbols including the star of David, apples and honey

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 25d

The legendary Bunksy has been busy creating more art to celebrate some phenomenal #PennineCarePeople.

Do you recognise any of these NHS heroes?

Check out 'Pennine Bunksy' on Facebook and X for more masterpieces and to suggest someone who deserves a portrait 🖼

Fifteen digital portraits of Pennine Care NHS staff

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 29d

We were proud to welcome the Baton of Hope on its tour through Tameside on Friday.

It was an incredibly moving and inspiring event, raising awareness of suicide prevention and mental health.

Thanks to Anthony Seddon Fund for doing such a brilliant job of organising it.

#BatonOfHope

A person wearing a blue 'Baton of Hope' t-shirt, holding a golden baton and standing next to a Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust sign promoting mental health services.

Group of NHS staff members forming a 'guard of honour' in two lines along a pathway, smiling and waving towards the camera.

Two people posing with a golden baton, one is wearing a blue 'Baton of Hope' t-shirt. Many groups of people are talking in the background.

Three NHS colleagues posing in front of banners promoting mental health services, standing outside a building.

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · Sep 10

It was great to welcome Louise Shepherd, NHS North West regional director, and @furbera.bsky.social last week.

They met with Tameside living well service and heard from our military veterans' services. They also spoke with our chief executive Anthony Hassall, and chair Evelyn Asante-Mensah OBE.

Five people standing in front of a wall mount with Pennine Care NHS' vision and values

Sixteen health and care staff standing in an office space

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