News and Events

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: The Farndon Unit recruits new Clinical Governance Manager
Raphael Healthcare has strengthened the team at its Farndon unit with the appointment of Marie Greenberry as its new Clinical Governance Manager.
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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 HealthInvestor 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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