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

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 · 23h

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.

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

“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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 12d

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 · 12d

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 · 14d

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 · 14d

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 · 14d

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 · 15d

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 · 16d

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 · 19d

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 · 23d

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 · 27d

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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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 28d

"I didn’t want either of [my sons] to feel the same silence I did when I lost Steph. I want them both to know they are never alone, that they can talk openly about their grief, & that there’s no shame in speaking about suicide."

Tasha is carrying the #BatonofHope as it comes to Tameside on Friday.

A picture of Tasha in the top left, a picture of Shane with Tasha's two sons in the top right, and an old picture of Tasha and Steph at the bottom.

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

Tomorrow is World Suicide Prevention Day and the start of Greater Manchester Month of Hope. Events to get involved with:

👣 Bury memory walk, Kay Gardens, 6pm
🪨 Oldham positive pebble walk, from TOG Mind, 12 noon.
🕯️Tameside vigil at Anthony Seddon Centre, 8pm
💻 Online suicide prevention event, 10am

A promotional image in purple and orange, with details of Greater Manchester's Month of Hope

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

Walkerwood, our male psychiatric intensive care unit in Tameside, hosted their first carers event recently.

The team shared valuable insights into the unit, their roles, and how they support patients during their stay. They also provided info about carers rights and support available to them.

Six health and care staff standing next to a presentation display which says 'welcome to Walkerwood's first carers evening'

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

Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale mental health support team, parent infant mental health service, and #Thrive have been settling into their new base at Croft Shifa Health Centre.

The new location is bright and airy, with a spacious waiting area and larger therapy rooms.

Two individuals standing in an open room with a "WELCOME" sign in the background, near a reception desk with a transparent protective barrier and large garden gnome on the counter.

Group of individuals and a therapy dog standing in a room with informational banners about mental health services, including "Young People's Mental Health Support Team", #THRIVE" and "Parent Infant Mental Health Services."

Interior of a lounge featuring a brown sofa, two bean bags, an armchair, and a green ottoman with a book on it, situated in front of a window overlooking trees.

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

“By discovering the root cause of his issues, we could then develop the right coping mechanisms to allow him to improve his life."

Noreen from Bury talking therapies service helped dad-of-three Aaron reclaim his life from increased levels of anxiety, anger and paranoia. Full story on our website.

A selfie of Noreen smiling, wearing glasses, with long red hair

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · Aug 28

This post box is a thoughtful example of personalised dementia care and a non-pharmacological intervention, created by technical instructor Sarah.

The post box serves as a distraction tool and reduces the need for medication, which Sarah provided to the care home with numerous tips and suggestions.

Sarah holding up a personalised red post box and a pile of letters

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Baton of Hope comes to Tameside on Friday 12 September. It's about suicide prevention - raising awareness and encouraging conversations about suicide and mental health.

We're proud to be a stop on the baton tour. Ria from our early intervention team has more info www.youtube.com/shorts/bCWLb...

Tameside Baton of Hope 2025

YouTube video by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · Aug 27

“The dark memories will stay with me forever, but they no longer control me. I can smile again and embrace what is good in my life.”

Our Military Veterans' Service helped army veteran Kris 'get his life back', through therapy sessions. Read the full story at: www.penninecare.nhs.uk/about-us/lat...

Kris wearing his camouflage army uniform and beret

Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · Aug 27

Join us for our annual members meeting – a chance to connect, reflect, and look ahead together.

🗓️ Thursday 25 September
🕒 5-7pm
📍 Earl Business Centre, Oldham (Earl Mill)

Expect updates, inspiring stories, a celebration of progress, and opportunities to ask questions.

RSVP on our website.

A promotional graphic for Pennine Care NHS' members' meeting

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