Local mental health service accredited as ‘excellent’
A Liaison Psychiatry Service in Cambridge has achieved a rating of ‘excellent’ – one of only five services nationally to achieve this. Click here for full article. With thanks to CPFT online.
Read MoreNHS managers accused of ‘closure by stealth’ of Cambridgeshire mental health ward for the elderly
NHS managers in Cambridgeshire have been accused of ‘rushing through by stealth’ the closure of a ward for the elderly with mental health problems at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, near Huntingdon. Click here for full article. With thanks to Unite The Union online.
Read MoreSchools warned over how they handle mental health problems
SCHOOLS in the county have been warned over the way they handle pupils with mental health problems after a court found that Suffolk County Council discriminated against a boy with a ‘school phobia’. Click here for full article. With thanks to Cambridge First online.
Read MoreJohn Devlin’s Dreams of Cambridge exhibition
While a student in Cambridge, John began suffering psychotic episodes and was eventually admitted to the acute care unit of Fulbourn Hospital. John’s exhibition ‘Dreams of Cambridge’ is on show at King’s Art Centre, King’s College, Cambridge until 25 June, 2010. The centre is open from 11am-5pm daily. Click here for full article. With thanks [...]
Read MoreHealth jobs ‘safe’ as £18m is cut from county budget
Health chiefs are slashing £18 million from Cambridgeshire’s budget but claim there are no plans for redundancies. NHS Cambridgeshire – which funds GP surgeries, dentists, pharmacies and some hospital care – has been forced to find major efficiency savings to slash a £35 million debt. For full article click here. With thanks to to the Cambridge [...]
Read MoreCambridge mental health cuts
Howarth challenges health quango to meeting on mental health cuts www.cambridgelibdems.org.uk Commenting, Mr. Howarth said: “Decisions that affect health-care in Cambridgeshire are being taken by these unelected and unaccountable quangos’ Click here for full article With thanks to: Cambridge Liberal Democrats: www.cambridgelibdems.org.uk
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