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BSMHFT staff put Elders Project on the global map
Mental health support across Birmingham and Solihull 2022/23 during the Christmas and New Year period
Ten terrific years of Tamarind
Five Minutes With... Dr Katherine Allen
Director of Operations named in top 50 NHS Black, Asian and minority ethnic figures
Solihull’s Early Intervention Service crowned Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Team of the Year
Emily Dalloway is one of 1,967 nurses in the country to become a Queen’s Nurse
BSMHFT Director Patrick Nyarumbu receives MBE from HRH Princess Anne
'Gambling: what's the problem?' - Monday 7 November, Uffculme Centre, Moseley
Important Trust Board Information
Five Minutes with... our Executive Director of Strategy, People and Partnerships
Celebrating Personal Assistant, Pearl Green this Black History Month
World Mental Health Day 2022
Five Minutes With a Consultant Lead Clinical Psychologist
Celebrating Head of Financial Services Jasmine Martin this Black History Month
Celebrating Support Worker Patricia Haughton this Black History Month
Patrick Nyarumbu MBE, launches Black History Month
Mental Health Natters podcast are runners up in the finals of the National Service User Awards.
Huntington’s Disease Association Award for Alex
Five Minutes With… Head of Financial Services
Her Majesty the Queen
Bank Holiday Message September 2022
Five Minutes With...a Service user turned fundraiser, Douglas Connell
Five Minutes With... a Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Lead for Perinatal Mental Health Services
5 minutes with...A Deputy Director of Operations
Freedom to Speak Up
BSMHFT’s experts share benefits of sport in mental health recovery
August Bank Holiday Message August 2022
5 minutes with...A Consultant Psychiatrist
5 minutes with… A Principal Art Psychotherapist
Mental Health Natters nominated for a National Service User Award
BSMHFT’s Reaside Clinic plays host to its own B2022 event
New health and social care system launched
5 minutes with… A Consultant Psychiatrist
Grand opening of Solihull’s Integrated Addiction Services Centre
The Games come to Ardenleigh
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day
Windrush Day
BSMHFT to contribute to NHS green savings equivalent to half a million fewer cars on the road
BSMHFT celebrates Father’s Day by sharing an important message
Gambling: What’s the problem?
Governor elections – interested in being a Governor?
Jubilee Bank Holiday Message 2022
Jobs fair for nurses and occupational therapists Wednesday 25 May
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) is delighted to announce that Associate Director of Operations (
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust supports Mental Health Awareness Week
What is the Birmingham and Solihull Shared Care Record?
May Bank Holiday Message 2022
We want to hear people’s views about mental and physical health services for veterans in England
Easter Bank Holiday Message 2022
Find out about careers in Finance, Informatics, Information Technology and Human Resources in the NHS
New Urgent Care Centre Opening
Christmas and New Year Message 2021
Nominations for our Service User and Carer Choice Award are now open
BSMHFT Annual General Meeting and Annual Members Meeting Wednesday 10 November 11am – 12.30pm
BEDLAM Arts and Mental Health Festival returns in 2021
Our Chair takes on ICS role
Local mental health trust invites you to tune into ‘Mental Health Natters’ for World Mental Health Day
Our Freedom to Speak Up Guardian shares a story for the National Guardians Office 100 Voices campaign
Royal College of Nursing, Black History Month Making a Difference Award goes to Mimi Wiredu!
Reach Out Provider Collaborative takes on commissioning responsibility for secure care
August Bank Holiday Message 2021
Help the NHS improve Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities’ experiences of mental health services
Spring Bank Holiday Message 2021
Our Trust Five Year Strategy
Weekend and bank holiday urgent NHS dental services are changing for Birmingham and Solihull residents from 1 April 2021.
Birmingham Healthy Mind’s celebrate their 10 year anniversary
The Trust Disciplinary Policy
Easter Bank Holiday Message 2021
National Day of Reflection - Tuesday 23 March
Birmingham and Solihull Trainee Nursing Associates Partnership has been shortlisted as a finalist for the HSJ Value Awards 2021
West Midlands Eating Disorders Provider Collaborative named as a finalist in the HSJ Value Awards 2021
Crisis Cafe
Christmas and New Year Message 2020
Just talking can help
Renowned athlete Kevin Brown breaks world record to raise awareness of mental health
Construction work at our Oleaster site
Shared records will improve care in Birmingham and Solihull
Patrick Nyarumbu appointed as the new Director of Strategy, People and Partnerships at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS
Roshni Birmingham Free Confidential Multi-lingual Counselling service for South Asian Women Affected by Domestic Abuse
Notice of Election
Public Trust Board meeting Wednesday 28 October 9am to 12.30pm
Danielle Oum appointed as the new Chair at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Annual General Meeting and Annual Members’ Meeting on Thursday 24 September 12pm – 1.30pm.
Information about our services over the August Bank Holiday weekend
Moors’ 72nd birthday gift for NHS mental health workers in Solihull
BSMHFT staff say a big thank you to their ‘superhero’ children for helping them to help others
Have your say and shape our mental health services of the future
Wearing of face coverings when attending Trust sites
Beat the Heat – Level 2 alert issued by the Met Office starting Wednesday 24 June
Information about our services over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend
A message from Sue Hartley, Executive Director of Nursing on International Nurses Day Tuesday 12 May
Information about our services over the Bank Holiday weekend
Information about our services over the Easter weekend
Covid-19 Mental Health Support Offer for Birmingham and Solihull
Important information about virtual visiting
Important information for patients and carers
Important notice for the Trust Board meeting Wednesday 25 March
Trust wins Mental Health Star at the Thrive Awards 2020
Coronavirus: Information for patients and the public
National issue with NHS Mail, Microsoft Outlook and Outlook web access
Welcome funding boost for Birmingham and Solihull mental health support this winter
Christmas and New Year Message 2019
Advice and support for the festive season plus our 12 days of highlights in our special edition of Trust Talk
Birmingham Mental Health Living Experience Consultant receives an OBE from the Duke of Cambridge
Quality and Excellence Awards winners 2019
You are invited to the launch of our redesigned Community Mental Health Services
In #jabathon week Godfrey tells us why it’s so important for frontline staff to get their annual flu jab
Executive Team support #jabathon and tell us why the flu jab is important to them
Are you worried about your medication if there’s a ‘no-deal’ Brexit?
BSMHFT secures Veteran Aware accreditation for armed forces support
Get ready for Birmingham’s fourth arts and mental health festival
We are supporting the first World Patient Safety Day
Philip Gayle appointed as non-executive director at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
NHS customer relations service is changing
Who will you vote for in this year’s local NHS awards?
Information about Trust services for the Bank Holiday Monday - 26 August
Mind and body exercise programme for better mental health
Watch a video of our AGM online
Community Fun Day in Birmingham city centre on Saturday 24 August
Local nurses seal national recognition with self-harm response packs
Non-Executive Director
Formal Notice of BSMHFT Annual General Meeting
Study highlights the need for integrated healthcare and preventative services for the homeless
Katy makes national shortlist for NHS Parliamentary Awards following regional win
A trio of awards nominations for digital innovation at BSMHFT
Join us for our Annual General Meeting and Annual Members’ Meeting 2019
Local mum supports the launch of a new mental health service by sharing her experience of perinatal depression
Leading mental health experts in Birmingham and Solihull publish ground-breaking book about treatment of early psychosis
Table tennis trial served up in Dementia Action Week
Information about Trust services for Bank Holiday Monday – 27 May
Save the date for our Annual General Meeting and Annual Members’ Meeting 2019
Extra support for dementia carers launched in Dementia Action Week May 20 – 26
Local mental health trust and National Trust work together in a historic first to help those with dementia
Summer term at Recovery College for All
Join our LGBT+ staff network at Birmingham Pride Parade
Mental health trust helps actor David Harewood shine a light on psychosis in documentary
Monday 6 May 2019 – Bank Holiday message
Easter information message 2019
Have your say today on how the NHS should change in Birmingham and Solihull.
'Under one Roof' event for people who care for others
Solihull Integrated Addictions Service supports Ste
Join the Positive Mental Health Group in the St Patrick’s Day Parade
Trust Membership Survey 2019
National recognition for local mental health trust’s technological innovation
A trip to the Palace for Katharine
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust – election to the Council of Governors
Primary Care Mental Health Liaison Model launched in East Birmingham
Birmingham Homelessness Partnership Board response to increase in people sleeping rough in the city
Mental health trust recognised nationally for its commitment to improving equality, diversity and inclusion
New non-executive director appointed at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Vice Chair Joy Warmington awarded an MBE for services to healthcare and community
Christmas and New Year Message 2018
Developing understanding of sport’s impact on mental health
Community Engagement and Inclusion Team shortlisted for a National Centre for Diversity (NCFD) award.
Trust team 'highly commended' at majoy healthcare awards
Care Quality Commission wants to hear the views of our service uers and carers
Mental health worker Katy wins national award
New “app” helps mental health staff improve patient care
Quality and Excellence Awards winners 2018
National award for keeping vulnerable people away from the criminal justice system
Roisin Fallon-Williams to take over as Chief Executive at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust from March
Christmas card competition 2018
Human Library event 30 October
Trust on National Radio for World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day 10 October 2018 - Let’s make it a day we ask twice
Recovery College for All – sign up now!
New £2m a year contract for drug and alcohol support in Solihull
Good practice at BSMHFT highlighted in national report on suicide prevention
Reach Out project shortlisted for a HSJ Award
Monday 27 August 2018 bank holiday weekend message
Recruitment of Patient and Public Voice (PPV) partners for digital health programmes
Community Fun Day for all on Saturday 18 August in Erdington
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the NHS and Windrush at our AGM
Join us for a Community Fun Day on Saturday 28 July in Winson Green
MERIT’s Electronic Health Record Viewer wins prestigious award for innovation
Statement on Srebrenica Memorial Day 2018
Formal notice of BSMHFT Annual General Meeting 2018
You're invited to our 'Remembering Srebrenica: Acts of Courage' event
Give someone the recognition they deserve at this year’s Quality and Excellence Awards
Trust to hold community fun day in Edgbaston this weekend
Deputy Mayor of Solihull to attend local community fun day on Saturday 30 June
Caring for carers in Birmingham and Solihull mental health services
Celebrate 70 year Anniversary of the NHS and Windrush at ourTrust’s Annual General Meeting
BSMHFT nurse named in Queen's Birthday Honours
Celebrate 70 years of the NHS with a Big 7Tea Party!
Join us for a Community Fun Day on Saturday 16 June in Sparkbrook
New scheme seeking to inspire Birmingham’s psychiatrists of the future
Monday 28 May 2018 - Bank Holiday Message
Estates and Facilities team 'cleans up' at National Awards
Local Carers plan for the Future
Reading Den – a new chapter to support children’s mental health in Solihull
Save the date for our Annual General Meeting and Annual Members’ Meeting
Mental health care for women and their families given a £1.13m boost
New ‘app’ creates more time to care for mental health patients
BSMHFT back's TUC's Dying to Work Charter
Our Trust is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week, 14-20 May 2018
NHS England launches further dedicated mental health services for veterans
Easter bank holiday weekend 2018 message
Inspiring ceremony reveals Solihull Together 2018 Award winners
Care Quality Commission rates child and adolescent mental health services provided by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS
Adverse weather conditions
Solihull Together 2018 Awards Finalists Revealed
Mental Health Act Review Survey
Planning for the Future - an event for Carers
Trust Head of Community Engagement wins Mental Health Star Award
Time to Talk Day 2018
Recovery College for All -new prospectus for our new term
Improving Look Ahead survey
NHS innovations to reduce mental health crises in Birmingham and Solihull
Thrive Mental Health Commission Awards Open For Nominations
Solihull Together Awards 2018 - Nominations now open
Widening Access Training Scheme
News archives 2011
News archives 2012
News archives 2013
News archives 2014
‘Street triage’ mental health scheme launches in West Midlands
BSMHFT / Time to Change pilot project launch
“Give me something to believe in” - Birmingham and Solihull dementia strategy 2013-16 consultation
Continuing Professional Development Workshops - book your place
300 Voices project launches
Stereo-Hype Birmingham 2014
BSMHFT’s MHRN Hub shortlisted for award
Birmingham residents invited to help shape community mental health services for children and young adults
Network wins national award for continuous improvement
BSMHFT nationally recognised for sustainability report
Ardenleigh celebrates 10th anniversary
Professor Swaran Singh leads study on the link between school moves and psychosis
£10m to connect Birmingham services for vulnerable adults
New Forensic CAMHS facility nears completion
Episode four - Student Nurses: Bedpans and Bandages
Positive Mental Health Group joins in the fun for St Patrick’s Day
BSMHFT supports Nutrition and Hydration week 2014
Listening to feedback from our service users
BSMHFT supports international day for epilepsy
Say a thank you to our staff
The dementia strategy for Birmingham and Solihull 2013-16
Primary Care and Community Mental Health Service redesign
SIFA Fireside bed-push race fundraising event
Important changes to making new referrals
Care Quality Commission inspection of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
International Nurses Day celebrations at Uffculme
Showcase Smoothie -300 Voices
Equality and Diversity at the top of the agenda for BSMHFT
Forensic CAMHS moves into new site
Martina Cole visits Barberry Centre
New dementia strategy launched to help thousands across Birmingham and Solihull
Creative and fun, service users raise money for charity
Trust teams shortlisted for AHCP award
Consultation on proposed changes to emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people in Solihull
Estates and Facilities conquer Ben Nevis for Caring Minds
Fun for all the family at Mary Seacole House
BSMHFT join in on Workout at Work Day
New Medical School to strengthen Birmingham's health credentials
Next Council of Governors meeting - change of time
Staff recognised at Quality and Excellence Awards 2014
Our response to the Prime Minister’s pledge at the Global Dementia Legacy Event
Singing celebrations
BME mental health services guidance set to launch
BSMHFT Fleet management system shortlisted for HSJ Value in Healthcare Awards
Fun for all the family this month
Time to vote for Time to Change
Colourful running for Caring Minds
Stay cool this summer
Caring Minds seeks volunteers
BSMHFT, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust and Barnardo’s join forces
Come along to our free health and wellbeing fair featuring our AGM
Take part in our Trust Talk magazine survey
Trust serves up sizzling score for quality of food
We want to hear your views – help us improve our services
Trust reaches excellent result in NHS Patient Safety Thermometer
Trust named as one of best places to work in NHS
Smokers encouraged to swap fags for gags
Staff, service users and carers invited to attend performance
Inspection report highlights caring and innovative services at local mental health trust
Service expects autumnal rise in stress and anxiety
Statement on the report into the death of Christina Edkins
Health and homelessness
2014 Eyes and Ears campaign – Financial abuse to vulnerable adults
Talking therapies service celebrates first anniversary
CBT helps Christine manage her anxiety
Trust supports Solihull plan to improve health and care services for over 65s
82 Nursing staff to receive nationally-recognised awards
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust expands apprenticeship programme
Inspired by the idea of returning to nursing? Still committed to care and compassion?
Service users and carers invited to be involved in a serious incident review panel
Books on Prescription from the Library of Birmingham
What we're doing for World Mental Health Day
Living with schizophrenia
National industrial action on Monday, 13 October from 7am-11am
Voices of Brum - Share your experiences
BSMHFT shortlisted for two prestigious HSJ awards
New website launched to aid recovery of carers
‘Look Back – Moving Forward’ Black History Month Event
First ever phone apps for young people with mental health conditions
Pop-Up Surgery for Birmingham Healthy Minds
Wellbeing Choirs help to light up Solihull!
Your chance to become a mental health Governor
Carers entitled to free flu vaccinations
Trust technical instructor scoops National Dementia Care award
First meeting of new network to develop Rapid Assessment, Inteface and Discharge liaison psychiatry services
Electronic prescribing and medicines management comes to BSMHFT
Announcing our 2014 Christmas card winner
News archives 2015
News archives 2016
News archives 2017
Christmas and New Year Message 2017
Mental health trust helps actor David Harewood shine a light on psychosis in BBC documentary
Are you a service user or carer and would like to share your experiences to support Trainee Nursing Associates?
May Bank Holiday Message 2021
Service users and carers Would you like to contribute to nursing education by sharing your own experience?
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News archives 2014
'Street triage' mental health scheme launches in West Midlands
09 January 2014
BSMHFT / Time to Change pilot project launch
09 January 2014
“Give me something to believe in” - Birmingham and Solihull dementia strategy 2013-16 consultation
10 January 2014
Continuing Professional Development Workshops - book your place
16 January 2014
300 Voices project launches
24 January 2014
Stereo-Hype Birmingham 2014
24 January 2014
BSMHFT's MHRN Hub shortlisted for award
30 January 2014
Birmingham residents invited to help shape community mental health services for children and young adults
06 February 2014
Network wins national award for continuous improvement
07 February 2014
BSMHFT nationally recognised for sustainability report
07 February 2014
Ardenleigh celebrates 10th anniversary
10 February 2014
Professor Swaran Singh leads study on the link between school moves and psychosis
20 February 2014
£10m to connect Birmingham services for vulnerable adults
21 February 2014
New Forensic CAMHS facility nears completion
21 February 2014
Episode four - Student Nurses: Bedpans and Bandages
03 March 2014
Positive Mental Health Group joins in the fun for St Patrick's Day
11 March 2014
BSMHFT supports Nutrition and Hydration week 2014
18 March 2014
Listening to feedback from our service users
25 March 2014
BSMHFT supports international day for epilepsy
25 March 2014
Say a thank you to our staff
27 March 2014
The dementia strategy for Birmingham and Solihull 2013-16
01 April 2014
Primary Care and Community Mental Health Service redesign
11 April 2014
SIFA Fireside bed-push race fundraising event
16 April 2014
Important changes to making new referrals
29 April 2014
Care Quality Commission inspection of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
01 May 2014
International Nurses Day celebrations at Uffculme
13 May 2014
Showcase Smoothie -300 Voices
15 May 2014
Equality and Diversity at the top of the agenda for BSMHFT
16 May 2014
Forensic CAMHS moves into new site
20 May 2014
Martina Cole visits Barberry Centre
20 May 2014
New dementia strategy launched to help thousands across Birmingham and Solihull
21 May 2014
Creative and fun, service users raise money for charity
02 June 2014
Trust teams shortlisted for AHCP award
03 June 2014
Consultation on proposed changes to emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people in Solihull fro
03 June 2014
Estates and Facilities conquer Ben Nevis for Caring Minds
09 June 2014
Fun for all the family at Mary Seacole House
10 June 2014
BSMHFT join in on Workout at Work Day
10 June 2014
New Medical School to strengthen Birmingham's health credentials
12 June 2014
Next Council of Governors meeting - change of time
13 June 2014
Staff recognised at Quality and Excellence Awards 2014
17 June 2014
Our response to the Prime Minister's pledge at the Global Dementia Legacy Event
19 June 2014
Singing celebrations
24 June 2014
BME mental health services guidance set to launch
25 June 2014
BSMHFT Fleet management system shortlisted for HSJ Value in Healthcare Awards
25 June 2014
Fun for all the family this month
02 July 2014
Time to vote for Time to Change
03 July 2014
Colourful running for Caring Minds
15 July 2014
Stay cool this summer
17 July 2014
Caring Minds seeks volunteers
21 July 2014
BSMHFT, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust and Barnardo's join forces
28 July 2014
Come along to our free health and wellbeing fair featuring our AGM
13 August 2014
Take part in our Trust Talk magazine survey
19 August 2014
Trust serves up sizzling score for quality of food
01 September 2014
We want to hear your views – help us improve our services
01 September 2014
Trust reaches excellent result in NHS Patient Safety Thermometer
04 September 2014
Trust named as one of best places to work in NHS
05 September 2014
Smokers encouraged to swap fags for gags
08 September 2014
Staff, service users and carers invited to attend performance
08 September 2014
Inspection report highlights caring and innovative services at local mental health trust
09 September 2014
Service expects autumnal rise in stress and anxiety
09 September 2014
Statement on the report into the death of Christina Edkins
15 September 2014
Health and homelessness
18 September 2014
2014 Eyes and Ears campaign – Financial abuse to vulnerable adults
23 September 2014
Talking therapies service celebrates first anniversary
26 September 2014
CBT helps Christine manage her anxiety
26 September 2014
Trust supports Solihull plan to improve health and care services for over 65s
26 September 2014
82 Nursing staff to receive nationally-recognised awards
26 September 2014
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust expands apprenticeship programme
30 September 2014
Inspired by the idea of returning to nursing? Still committed to care and compassion?
30 September 2014
Service users and carers invited to be involved in a serious incident review panel
02 October 2014
Books on Prescription from the Library of Birmingham
08 October 2014
What we're doing for World Mental Health Day
09 October 2014
Living with schizophrenia
09 October 2014
National industrial action on Monday, 13 October from 7am-11am
10 October 2014
Voices of Brum - Share your experiences
13 October 2014
BSMHFT shortlisted for two prestigious HSJ awards
16 October 2014
New website launched to aid recovery of carers
24 October 2014
'Look Back – Moving Forward' Black History Month Event
30 October 2014
First ever phone apps for young people with mental health conditions
30 October 2014
Pop-Up Surgery for Birmingham Healthy Minds
31 October 2014
Wellbeing Choirs help to light up Solihull!
05 November 2014
Your chance to become a mental health Governor
05 November 2014
Carers entitled to free flu vaccinations
06 November 2014
Trust technical instructor scoops National Dementia Care award
18 November 2014
First meeting of new network to develop Rapid Assessment, Inteface and Discharge liaison psychiatry services
11 December 2014
Electronic prescribing and medicines management comes to BSMHFT
16 December 2014
Announcing our 2014 Christmas card winner
18 December 2014