NHFT Together articles

For prison leaver Kyle*, the thought of returning to the community after a spell inside was a big worry. He was determined to get back on his feet and fit in with society on his release, but he wasn't sure where to start.

Across the NHS, there is a firm focus on shifting health care and treatment away from hospitals and into communities - bringing services closer to where people live and helping to reduce the need for treatment in hospital.

Happy new year and welcome to your brand new edition of NHFT Together, the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) magazine for our service users, colleagues, stakeholders and the wider population of our county.

Welcome to another edition of NHFT Together, the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) magazine for our service users, colleagues, stakeholders and the wider population of our county.

The NHS 10-Year Health Plan sets out a clear ambition to make better use of technology - to move from analogue ways of working to digital.

People with joint and muscle complaints are being helped to understand and manage their symptoms thanks to a new easy-to-use online tool from NHFT.

We take a closer look at some other examples of how we are making a difference, together, through technology in our community care services.

High-tech scanners have been helping with the fight against pressure ulcers by supporting staff at NHFT's community hospitals to detect and treat them early.

An innovative new 'snacking' approach to making daily exercise achievable for more people is being tested in Northamptonshire by NHFT.

A new online booking platform for NHFT's iDiscover courses and workshops makes it easier than ever for young people to give their wellbeing a boost.

Find out how NHFT's digital technology team were instrumental in the recent transfer of health services at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire.

NHFT has recently introduced a new and more convenient way for service users, carers and families to provide feedback on the services the Trust provides - and it has resulted in a big boost in the number of people sharing their experiences.