Monthly Archives: February 2013
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Cares
New mental health service for people in Cornwall
A new service has been set up to improve the mental health of people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
BeMe is part of a national network of services known as ‘Improving Access to Psychological Therapies’ (IAPT).
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly approved the new provider after a formal commissioning process at the end of 2012.
Neill Richardson, BeMe’s clinical lead, said his team offered a range of services to people experiencing anxiety and depression.
Home from Hospital new package in Bradford
Carers Resource Home from Hospital scheme expanded across Bradford district
9:00am Monday 18th February 2013 in News By Claire Lomax, Health Reporter
Kempton Cannon with Home from Hospital project manager Sally HindsFor pensioner Kempton Cannon, returning to his empty house after a spell in hospital was set to be a daunting prospect.
The 90-year-old former painter and decorator was anxious about how he would cope back home living alone.
But now, as a ground-breaking project expands across the Bradford district for the first time, a package of help and support is available to Mr Cannon and hundreds of patients like him.
Home from Hospital is an initiative designed to ease adults of all ages back into everyday life after being discharged from hospital.
It helps with everything from benefits guidance and restarting home care to making sure houses are safe, and that gas, electric and water supplies are in working order.
Patients receive a hamper of food basics and a safety and well-being checklist, plus a friendly face from volunteers involved in the project, which is co-ordinated by award-winning charity, The Carers Resource.
For Mr Cannon, of Addingham, the visits are proving a lifeline.
Technology gave Brain damaged man his ‘speech’ back
Brain-damaged man has ‘speech’ backA MAN left brain damaged by an attack 20 years ago has been given the gift of speech again – thanks to new technology.
Kevin Beverley, aged 55, was attacked in Barnsley town centre when he was in his 30s.
The unprovoked assault left Kevin with severe brain damage, broken bones, and paralysis down his right side.
He was also unable to speak – until being given access to the latest iPad technology which means he can communicate with his family and carers for the first time.
