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We would like to say a special thank you to our volunteers this week. Read more to find out what our volunteers have been up to.

This week, we’re celebrating the difference our colleagues and service users, carers and parents make to develop and improve our services by working together to listen to and respond to their experiences.

Nature is the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May).

During the long months of the pandemic, millions of us turned to nature. Research shows that going for walks outside and being in green spaces was one of the top coping strategies and vital for our mental health.

On International Nurses' Day 2021, we are celebrating the achievements of our nurses and allied health professionals, including our Chief Nurse Julie Shepherd, who was awarded the Chief Nursing Officer's GOLD award. 

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) and Northampton Town Football Club Community Trust (NTFCCT) have teamed up this Mental Health Awareness Week (10 - 16 May) to raise of mental health difficulties and encourage conversations about mental health in order to break down barriers and stigma.

Visiting restrictions at NHFT inpatient wards are easing - please check with the relevant ward for local arrangements. 

Bringing Northamptonshire organisations together this Mental Health Awareness Week.

One in five women experience mental health difficulty during or after pregnancy. NHFT’s specialist perinatal mental health service work with women and their families to provide mental health support during or after pregnancy.

April sees many organisations across the country recognise the impact stress can have on our wellbeing as part of Stress Awareness Month. 

NHFT has psychologist roles across a variety of services - check out our vacancies.