NELFT and Holmusk have been shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award in the category Management and Supervision Tool [MaST] in community mental health services.

We are providing an important update on the ongoing ADHD medication shortages affecting the UK. This situation impacts several medications commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), leading to significant disruptions for patients. We acknowledge the challenges this shortage presents and are committed to providing support to our clinicians and patients. 

NELFT has been shortlisted for a Health Service Journal Award in the category NHS Race Equality Award in recognition of its ground-breaking work to advance health equity through community-led mental health care.

NELFT is pleased to celebrate the fifth cohort of the Leaders Empowered to Achieve Their Potential (LEAP) programme. LEAP has been designed to nurture and develop leadership for global majority staff working at NELFT. 

NELFT is proud to announce the appointment of its first Multi-Professional Approved Clinician, Penny Fernandez, marking a major milestone in advancing multidisciplinary clinical leadership across mental health services.

The MP for Ilford North and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting visited Goodmayes hospital to find out about the new mental health crisis hub that operates on site as an alternative to the nearby emergency departments in the area.

The North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) recently launched the Asylum Seeker and Refugee Psychology Service - a specialist service designed to support the emotional health and wellbeing of asylum-seeking and refugee children, adults, and families living in the Havering area.

South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) is celebrated annually from July 18 to August 17. The month aims to commemorate and celebrate South Asian cultures, histories, and communities, fostering an understanding of the diverse heritage that connects the UK with South Asia. The theme for this year is ‘Roots to Routes’ which highlights the journey of South Asian heritage, and the connections forged across generations.

The launch of the Relational Care Faculty in November last year has sparked conversations about how we can build compassionate mental health systems, and how we can make sure they are a key part of our day-to-day practice, both in the way we interact with our staff and our patients.   

Twelve years ago, Ruby Chott was running a successful business in Chigwell, Essex. When her daughter experienced a mental health crisis at university, Ruby started her own journey in mental healthcare and eventually her curiosity led her to peer support work.

The NELFT LGBTQ+ staff network has welcomed a new Vice Chair, Anne Bohl-Gorny.

Anne is a psychologist working with young people in our eating disorders service. Anna shares her perspective working with the network: "I am really excited to be appointed Vice Chair of the LGBTQ+ network. It’s a perfect puzzle piece complementing my clinical work as a psychologist: I try to work in an affirmative approach, and I hope to now also have an impact on a more operational and network level.  

Lesley Finlayson ’s commitment to community service began early back in 1990, when she was elected as a local councillor, a role she dedicated herself to for 16 years.   

ELFT and NELFT Boards came together last month to explore how we can thrive during challenging times and emerge with better quality of care and outcomes for patients.

Irina start ed getting support from Havering Emotional Support Team (HEST) when her son Bogdan started experiencing emotional difficulties at 5 years old.

Transgender Awareness Week is all about learning from the transgender community to build an understanding and listen with open ears to the community it affects.

Since last April NELFT along with East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) and partners across NEL have been running NHS 111 option 2 for mental health, to ensure people experiencing crises can access support 24/7.