Our case studies
We are committed to making a difference every day. On this page you will find our case studies which showcase some details of the innovative, patient centred and compassionate work carried out by staff here at NHFT.
Service user case studies
Terry is a service user who has received support from Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) and Mind’s Mental Health Navigators at the Crisis Cafes and Mental Health Number. Terry has shared his experiences with mental health difficulties in the hope to breakdown barriers and encourage others to reach out for support if they need to. Click here to hear his story.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) case studies
We created a brand new PPE team in the Trust, who have devised a new model for distributing PPE to all of our sites across the county. Click here to learn about NHFT's innovative PPE system.
We supported our local community by employing over 100 new Hospitality Assistants. Click here to read about the Hospitality Assistant roles created to support NHFT during COVID-19, and how some of those taken on are now staying with the Trust.
We know that COVID-19 has had a big impact on people's mental health. Click here to read about the Be Mindful project - launched to provide online mindfulness therapy to existing NHFT mental health service users.
Our services have adapted to still support service users even when they can't be in a room together. Click here to find out how our Perinatal Mental Health team helped mums to 'stay and play' during COVID-19
A small NHFT team worked tirelessly to open Favell Wing, to provide additional capacity to the Northamptonshire health and care system.Click here to read about how Favell Wing was set up and click here to read about a Sexual Health nurse's experience of being redeployed to Favell Wing.
2021 will continue to celebrate the Year of the Nurse and Midwife, and we've been shining a light on all the different things that nurses do. Click here to view our reflection on the difference our nurses made throughout 2020, and continue to make everyday.
Crisis House and Cafes
The Difference We're Making
Our Crisis House and Cafes embody NHFT's commitment to coproduction and partnership working.
SaLT Team Chef Day
The Difference We're Making
The Speech and Language Therapist Team's Chef Day is a great example of NHFT's commitment to learning, safety and patient-centred care.
CAMHS Activate
The Difference We're Making
Our CAMHs Occupational Therapists have developed the innovative Activate programme for young people experie ncing low mood.
Staff Wellbeing
The Difference We're Making
We know that to deliver the outstanding and compassionate care we aspire to, our staff need to be looked after and supported.
Click here to learn more about our staff wellbeing work
The Difference We're Making: Restraint Reduction
The Difference We're Making
At NHFT, we value respect, dignity and compassion, and prioritise keeping everyone safe. It is our ambition to reduce the use of reestraint where we can.
Click here to read more about the difference we're making in reducing restraint
The Difference We're Making: Sensory Rooms
The Difference We're Making
We've invested in an evidence- based sensory pathway, which includes innovative sensory rooms available at our inpatient mental health wards. This really makes a difference to our patients, who find it helps them to manage their emotions and behaviours.
Click here to read more about how our sensory pathway is making a difference to our patients