People struggling with mental health problems have access to more support after The Rivers Crisis House, based at St Pancras Hospital, has opened for people in Camden with the aim of helping people build their skills, confidence and self-esteem.
Over 100 people attended the launch of our Recovery College on Friday 26 September where Chair of the Trust, Leisha Fullick, got the afternoon off to a great start after she cut the ribbon and offically opened the college.
C&I hosted a Community Fun Day and Open Day on Sunday 14 September at St Pancras Gardens. We were delighted to find children enjoying the free activites including jumping around on the bouncy castle, revealing their inner Robin Hood and mastering archery, playing with the garden games and learning how to play the drums! Click here for pictures from the day.
Dr Joels, the Clinical Director for Services for Ageing and Mental Health (SAMH) with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I), has been shortlisted in the Clinical Leader of the Year category for the HSJ Awards 2014.
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) joined another four leading mental health trusts in England to launch a partnership aimed at revolutionising dementia research in the UK.
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) engaged with carers during Carers Week to show the wide range of support that exists for them as part of the UK-wide annual awareness campaign week.
Our service users from Isledon Road Mental Health Resource Centre in Islington will have their artwork displayed at Hampstead School of Art between 14 - 28 July to showcase the work which had been produced during their road to recovery.
One of our nurses started a successful petition to help the homeless by getting rid of street spikes and she mustered up nationwide support as well as backing from the Mayor, Boris Johnson.
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust will be welcoming a CQC trust-wide inspection on 27 May 2014. This is an opportunity to showcase the things we do well and to be honest about what we need to do better. They will be focusing on the delivery of patient care, and asking whether our services are safe, caring, effective, well-led and responsive to people's needs.
A new crisis house for Camden
People struggling with mental health problems have access to more support after The Rivers Crisis House, based at St Pancras Hospital, has opened for people in Camden with the aim of helping people build their skills, confidence and self-esteem.