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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 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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