EPUT

EPUT provides NHS community, mental health and learning disability services in Essex, Bedfordshire and Suffolk. Account monitored 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

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If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health support, call 111 and select the mental health option.

Trained staff will provide appropriate support and advice 24 hours a day to people of all ages.

#NHS111 #MentalHealthCrisis #UrgentMentalHealthSupport

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Today at our Trust Board meeting we heard about the vital role our Pharmacy team plays in supporting the care and treatment of patients across our inpatient and community services each and every day.

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Are you a member of the Armed Forces community and interested in working in the NHS?

Join our online careers information event on Wednesday 1 July.

https://t.co/nOI8bTIyYI

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We have launched a new support service in Thurrock to help vulnerable and ageing carers who are struggling to look after themselves and their loved ones.

Find out more:

https://t.co/a1CAbvGjab

@thurrockcouncil

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A specialist team is helping 75% of stroke survivors they work with return to work or studies.

The Stroke Vocational Rehabilitation Service in west Essex and Hertfordshire is one of a few dedicated services of its kind in the UK.

https://t.co/6x8GcqxP3F

@HCTNHS @CLCHNHSTrust

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Congratulations to Allen, one of our mental health nurses, who has been presented with a Chief Nursing Officer for England Gold Award for outstanding service to nursing over the last 51 years.

You can read Allen's story at https://t.co/Zj5kj9s4zX

@Duncan_CNO

#IND2026 #teamCNO

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If you’re struggling with your mental health, Therapy For You - our free NHS talking therapies service - can support you to understand your thoughts and feelings, and guide you on your journey to feeling better.

Find out more: https://t.co/vchK8AJVsH

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, clinicians from EPUT are shining a light on the impact of severe fear of childbirth and their innovative new resource, Birthing Alongside Fear: https://t.co/RSKq5ix8NV

#MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Tokophobia #Essex

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An EPUT peer worker is helping to transform mental health care by turning her lived experience of schizophrenia into empathy, advocacy and hope for others.

Read more on our website: https://t.co/Of90cWQAXe

#MentalHealthSupport #PeerSupport #Essex

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🐣 Happy Easter to our colleagues, patients and everyone celebrating!

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While the majority of our services are unaffected, some outpatient clinic appointments are being rescheduled due to planned industrial action by doctors 7 – 13 April.

More information can be found on our website: https://t.co/myHl74vbmc

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Michael Armstrong-Ingram and wife Kirsty use their lived experience of mental health challenges to support patients at EPUT.

After overcoming physical and mental health challenges, Michael helps others feel understood and heard at Rochford Hospital: https://t.co/1f5GAk9zIK

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Eid Mubarak to our colleagues, patients and everyone celebrating Eid-al-Fitr today!

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To celebrate International Women's Day we caught up with Denver Greenhalgh, our Executive Director of Governance, who was clear that she wanted to support others to follow more unusual career paths. We also asked what her main reflection was when she looked back at her career.

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To celebrate International Women's Day we spoke to Ann Sheridan – our Executive Nurse and asked her about the way in which she views her role as a leader. Ann has a long career as a nurse and was clear about her passion for inspiring others – especially nurses.

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At EPUT over 75% of our workforce is made up of women. To celebrate International Women's Day we caught up with Alex Green, our Executive Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO, and asked what her main message is to the next generation of women leaders:

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A new pilot project in north east Essex is improving support for people with complex mental health needs by bringing lived experience directly into NHS community teams. Find out more on our website: https://t.co/CJnzyyIKjO

#MentalHealthSupport #Colchester #Tendring #MentalHealth

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Chag Purim Sameach to all who are celebrating!

Purim is a joyful festival that highlights courage, resilience and the importance of community.

Wishing you a meaningful celebration filled with joy, connection and plenty of hamantaschen.

Happy Purim!

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✨Happy Lunar New Year to everyone who will be celebrating this week. ✨

The Lunar New Year, which celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar, is an important date for many of our colleagues as well as the communities we care for.

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The National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is asking women and families across
England to share their experiences. Your responses will help shape the future of
maternity and neonatal services.

Open until 17 March 2026. Your experience matters.

https://t.co/04qbkBoNhv

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As part of National Apprenticeship Week, 9 – 15 February, we are sharing stories of inspiration from current and past apprentices who have furthered their careers with the help of apprenticeships that the NHS and EPUT has on offer.

Read Angela's story at https://t.co/q4l2liEhrS