NHFT Together articles

Monica Maparanyanga is a hospital chaplain, bereavement therapist and Public Governor for NHFT, representing the Kettering and Corby constituency.

NHFT colleagues, members, governors, service users, carers and families were in attendance for a look back on another busy year for our Trust - and it's all available to watch back on demand.

He may be 80 years old with 42 years of devoted voluntary service under his belt, but thoughts of putting his feet up and retiring couldn't be further from Roger Brewer's mind.

Every day across NHFT services our colleagues make a difference to the lives of patients, carers and families.

People with diabetes can now access advanced sight-saving eye scans closer to home, with NHFT offering the new high-tech service at clinics around the county.

NHFT is supporting mental health service users in Northamptonshire to take part in a national research project aimed at improving treatment and care for early psychosis.

Demand has grown in recent years for many NHS services across the country - but there has been a particular rise in the number of families seeking help for children's speech, language and communication needs.

We are delighted to welcome a new intake of colleagues to team NHFT as we formally take responsibility for a number of specialist secure services in Northampton.

People in prison are among the most vulnerable groups in our society - and this means they are more likely to have complex healthcare needs.

During her time as a trainee on an NHFT mental health rehabilitation ward, Nana Acquah experienced first-hand the positive difference occupational therapy can make to patients.

In Northamptonshire, we want everyone to be able to access the best available education, learning and employment that keeps people and their families out of poverty. As a major local employer and healthcare provider, we know we have a big part to play in this ambition.

Welcome to the latest edition of NHFT Together, the quarterly magazine from Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) for our service users, colleagues, stakeholders and communities.