December 2011 The Farndon Unit to facilitate 'My Perfect Move Out of Secure Services' forums
The Farndon Unit will facilitate a focus Group as part of the Shared Pathway scheme. The forums will be titled 'My perfect move out of secure services' (title subject to change).
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December 2011 The Farndon Unit pilots ChatNet
The Farndon Unit is proud to be one of four initial pilot sites for ChatNet, an online involvement network for secure services across Yorkshire and Humber.
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November 2011 The Farndon Unit pilots My Shared Pathway
The Farndon Unit is pleased to be one of 35 national pilot sites for My Shared Pathway a NHS Quality Innovation Prevention Productivity (QIPP) scheme.
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November 2011 Raphael Healthcare’s shortlisted for a Social Worker of the Year Award 2011
Raphael Healthcare has been shortlisted as finalist for a Social Worker of the Year Award in the “Team of the Year – Adult Services” category
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August 2011 BRIARS HEY THROWS OPEN ITS DOORS
Raphael Healthcare will be opening the doors to Briars Hey in Rainhill to show off its hidden treasures to visitors free of charge on Sunday 11th September between 11am and 3pm as part of Heritage Open Days, a national annual event supported by English Heritage.
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July 2011 Environmental Health Officer awards The Farndon Unit five star rating two years running
Raphael Healthcare’s The Farndon Unit in Newark, Nottinghamshire, has been awarded a coveted food hygiene five star rating for the second consecutive inspection by Newark and Sherwood District Council Environment Health Services.
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July 2011 Raphael Healthcare addresses the importance of good physical health can have on mental health Issues
Raphael Healthcare’s Hospital Practice Nurse, Lisa Roberts tells Nursing Times (28 June – 4 July 2011; Vol 107, No 25) how her role meets the physical need of patients. Click here to read what Lisa says. Read more about the importance of good physical health at www.nursingtimes.net/
February 2011 Raphael Healthcare introduces GRiST Risk Assessment at The Farndon Unit
Raphael Healthcare’s Lead Psychologist Phil Coombes is proud to introduce the GRiST (Galetean Risk Screening Tool) Risk Assessment tool at The Farndon Unit which will provide risk estimates for suicide, self-harm, self-neglect, and harm to others
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February 2011 Raphael Healthcare presents first Employee of the Year Award
The Farndon Unit at Newark has once again strengthened the team with the appointment of Lisa Roberts as its General Nurse.
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February 2011 The Farndon Unit leads the way with newest recruit
Raphael Healthcare have been shortlisted as finalist in the “Care Pathways” category of Independent Specialist Care Awards 2011
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February 2011 Raphael Healthcare service users setting standards
Service users from Raphael Healthcare are having a say in how services are run and commissioned and setting standards by getting involved in a number of initiatives that are part of the Yorkshire and Humber Specialist Commissioning Group strategy for involvement.
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February 2011 The Farndon Unit implements Recovery Star Model
Raphael Healthcare’s Occupational Therapy Department introduces Recovery Star Model at The Farndon Unit. The outcome measurement tool will enable the service to measure and summarise the progress being made by service users and the service.
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November 2010 Raphael Healthcare’s shortlisted for Independent Specialist Care Awards 2011
Raphael Healthcare have been shortlisted as finalist in the “Care Pathways” category of Independent Specialist Care Awards 2011
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November 2010 Raphael Healthcare highlights the benefits of charitable giving at the Farndon Unit
Raphael Healthcare’s Lead Psychologists, Phil Coombes and Head of Occupational Therapy, Naomi Stanfield tell Mental Health Today how offering pampering sessions has increased the wellbeing of patients at The Farndon Unit.
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November 2010 Raphael Healthcare comments on the psychological impact of trapped Chile miners
Forensic Psychologist of Raphael Healthcare’s The Farndon Unit, Dr Claire Thompson gave her views to Hospital Choices on the psychological impact which the Chile miner's will face following their rescue.
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October 2010 Raphael Healthcare Get Moving with British Military Fitness
Over 40 people were put through their paces by British Military Fitness at Wollaton Park, Nottingham, to support Time to Change event
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October 2010 Raphael Healthcare continues to support Time to Change
Patients and staff at The Farndon Unit continue to support Time to change by organising a range of activities during Get Moving Week
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September 2010 The Farndon Unit recruits new Deputy Hospital Director
Raphael Healthcare has strengthened the team at The Farndon Unit with the appointment of Deborah Lowe as its new Deputy Hospital Director.
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September 2010 Time to Feel Fit for Raphael Healthcare
To celebrate World Mental Health Day, and as part of the Time to Change Campaign’s Get Moving Week, Raphael Healthcare invites you to take part in a special fitness event on Sunday 10th October at Wollaton Park in Nottingham
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August 2008 Charitable giving Boosts mental health
Patients at The Farndon Unit are combining charitable giving with pampering sessions for the ultimate boost of happiness.
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August 2010 The Farndon Unit’s Social Worker wins CPAA Journal Awards 2010
Raphael’s The Farndon Unit wins another National Award from Care Planning Approach Association
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July 2010 Raphael Team strides to support Sunflower fun run
A team from Raphael Healthcare’s The Farndon Unit have taken part in Beaumond House Hospice’s Sunflower 5km run.
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June 2010 The Farndon Unit achieves five star rating
Raphael Healthcare’s The Farndon unit in Newark, Nottinghamshire, has been awarded a coveted food hygiene five star rating by Newark and Sherwood District Council Environment Health Services.
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May 2010: Raphael Healthcare responds to Mental Health Foundation Loneliness Survey
Relationships that are vital to health and well-being are under threat by modern life, which can isolate people from one another and lead to loneliness. The report reveals that one in five people say they spend too much time communicating with family and friends online when they should see them in person (18%).
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May 2010: Expansion to The Farndon Unit’s Rehabilitation Service unveiled by Mayor
The Lord Mayor of Newark, Councillor Rita Crowe, has officially opened the new supported rehabilitation apartments at Newark-based Raphael Healthcare.
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April 2010: RAPHAEL HEALTHCARE LAUNCHES LOVE YOURSELF PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Raphael Healthcare is celebrating Mental Health Action Week with its touring ‘Love Yourself’ Photography Exhibition, attracting people from across Merseyside to view happiness from the perspective of women who have at some stage in their life suffered from mental health issues.
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April 2010: Update – Completion of construction work at The Farndon Unit
Raphael Healthcare are pleased to announce that the construction work at The Farndon Unit is now complete.
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March 2010: Raphael Healthcare responds to the “rise in self harm amongst young people” report to the BBC
Chief executive of Raphael Healthcare, Arthur Robinson gave his views on some of the potential causes to the rise in self harm among people to the BBC
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March 2010: Raphael Healthcare hosts Love Yourself Photography Exhibition
To celebrate Mental Health Action week 2010, Raphael Healthcare is launching ‘Love Yourself’ photography exhibition. The aim of the exhibition is to promote self confidence amongst young women and loving the things that are important to them.
The exhibition will be opened by Councillor Terry Shields, Mayor of St Helens at St Helens Parish Church Hall on Tuesday 6th April 2010 at 3pm.For more information about the exhibition visit:
http://system.newzapp.co.uk/GPage.asp?LID=OSwxMzA5MzY1NDI
January 2010: Raphael Healthcare’s The Farndon Unit shortlisted for HealthInvestor Awards 2010
Raphael healthcare are pleased to announce that The Farndon Unit has been shortlisted as finalist for the “Specialist Care Provider of the Year” category of HealthInvestor Awards 2010
The Health Investor Awards promote excellence and recognise innovation in the healthcare sector of organisations and individuals that have made an outstanding contribution to the industry 2009.
For more information about the awards visit: http://www.healthinvestor.co.uk/HealthInvestorAwards2010
January 2010: Raphael Healthcare welcomes work of the Princes Trust
Following a series of surveys commissioned by the Princes Trust which reported that unemployed young people could suffer from "permanent psychological scars", Raphael Healthcare has welcomed the work of the trust in investing in the future of young people and providing them with the opportunities to engage in meaningful employment which should go some way to decreasing mental health issues.
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January 2010: Update - Extending The Farndon Unit
Work is progressing well on extending The Farndon Unit. The project commenced in September 2009 and is set to be completed by the end of March 2010.
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January 2010: Raphael Healthcare addresses the importance of community re-integration
Raphael Healthcare’s Head of Occupational Therapist stresses the benefits of community and outdoor activities on peoples’ mental health to promote social inclusion and societal integration for individuals.
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December 2009: Tackling depression
Raphael Healthcare’s Chief Executive, Arthur Robinson has spoken about the company’s support for the Government’s campaign.
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December 2009: Children in Need
Raphael’s patients and staff at The Farndon Unit got into the fundraising mood again to celebrate this year's Children in Need event.
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October 2009: Raphael pledge support to combat mental health stigma and discrimination
The Farndon Unit has decided to pledge its support to combat this by supporting the Time to Change campaign
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September 2009: Raphael expands and undergoes recruitment drive
Raphael Healthcare expandsThe Farndon Unit by adding five additional beds to its existing 41-bed facility.
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May 2009: Raphael receives its second Seal of Approval
Raphael Healthcare has received its second seal of approval by being awarded "Approved Provider" status for low secure services from West Midlands Specialised Commissioning Team.
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May 2009: Raphael commits to investing in people
Raphael Healthcare has achieved the Investors in People standard.
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March 2009: The Farndon Unit team step up to Red Nose Challenge
Patients and staff are intending to match the Big Nose climb foot for foot!
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January 2009: Green Efforts Awarded
Council thank The Farndon Unit patients for their conservation work
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January 2008: Raphael Healthcare Proves its Fitness
Raphael Healthcare has received the seal of approval from East Midlands procurement Hub as it was awarded "Approved Provider" status for low secure services within the area.
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January 2008: New People Person for Raphael Healthcare
As we embark on a new recruitment drive Raphael Healthcare has appointed Julie Anderson as Director of Human Resources.
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October 2007: Raphael Healthcare plans to expand its specialist services to Merseyside
Raphael Healthcare is set to extend its specialist services to Merseyside after buying Briars Hey in Rainhill.
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