Mental Health Outcomes Lead at SPPG/DOH

Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined February 2009
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay2025 Urgent action needed to address NI's 200+ suicide deaths annually: ➡️The implementation of the Regional Mental Health Crisis Service ➡️A fit-for-purpose Anti-Poverty Strategy ➡️Additional funding for the Mental Health Strategy esp. workforce
Northern Ireland’s Mental Health Champion has voiced her frustration over funding pressures as over 200 families still lose loved ones to suicide every year. ⁣ Professor Siobhan O’Neill spoke to the Irish News ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. ⁣ Read more: shorturl.at/KCmIv
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Do you want to use the My Care patient portal but don’t have an @nidirect account? This quick guide shows you how to get set up, all you need is an email, ID and selfie 🤳 💻 If you require more support visit: nidirect.gov.uk/identity-ass… #MyCare
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The Department of Health Permanent Secretary Mike Farrar and Chief Social Worker @AineMorrison recently joined social work colleagues for the #MoveaMileaDay initiative. The initiative promotes the benefit of physical activity 🚶‍♂️
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic service, don’t miss out! @NatalieMagee10 @gillmca @JaneMcC37306018 @1JJGordon @davidwylie79 @suzyt161 @Emckay19 @BelfastTrust @BHSCTjobs @johnhand @Hine10Lisa
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John Hand retweeted
Time running out .. have we got our applications in ?? @BelfastTrust Improvers?? 🙏 🤞
📢REMINDER If you are a social worker or social care worker in NI and you have an improvement project there is still 🕰️. Closing date for Staying Connected Dragon’s Den is 8th Nov. Cannot wait to see the creative ideas you all have! See below for more ℹ️ 👇#WeAreSocialWork
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📢We are recruiting for Band 3 Social Care staff across our Mental Health Services within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust ⏳Closing Date: Thursday 26th September at 4.30pm 📌For more details and to apply visit: bit.ly/4e5IvIu
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Phone First is now operational. The service will be available Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm. If you have a minor injury you should call 028 9615 9444 to be assessed by phone & advice on next steps. For emergencies, always call 999. To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3NEhSiM
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Our Emergency Department can be extremely busy over a bank holiday weekend. Attending ED with a non-urgent condition means you may face a long wait. There are alternatives you should consider that can help you avoid the wait. bit.ly/2Foxbqo
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John Hand retweeted
Thanks to @careopinion & @publichealthni @lcraig_linda for supporting us with how we will use Care Opinion to measure quality of SW services @CathieConnor1 @JaneMcC37306018 @BelfastTrust @suzyt161 @grace_reihill @johnhand @Hine10Lisa @1JJGordon Looking forward to next steps!
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John Hand retweeted
‘Everyone living and working in Northern Ireland has the right to do so without fear or intimidation.. Diversity in health and social care is our strength’ @BelfastTrust
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Our Interim Director of Social Work, @suzyt161, shows her support for social work staff following recent racist attacks. "Let's continue to stand together against all intimidation while we deliver for the people who need us..." #BeingBelfast
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John Hand retweeted
Thank you to all colleagues across @BelfastTrust for all that is being done to support our valuable staff #StandUpToRacism @SamanthaWhann @1JJGordon @grace_reihill @johnhand @Hine10Lisa @suzyt161 @davidwylie79 @JaneMcC37306018
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🔊We are recruiting for Band 7 Registered Practitioner Psychologist for our in-patient CAMHS team ⌛️ Closing Date is Thursday 25th April 2024 at 4.30pm ℹ️ For more details and to apply visit: bit.ly/3JhjMmM
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Thank you so much to Lifeline NI for a very insightful meeting yesterday. Their trained counsellors are there to support anyone who is having a difficult time 24/7 💛🧡 📲Call them on 0808 808 8000 for immediate help. lifelinehelpline.info/
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John Hand retweeted
Productive morning reviewing @BelfastTrust SW Workforce strategy for year ahead-big focus on attraction & well-being & improving retention. Thanks all for taking time to invest @suzyt161 @davidwylie79 @travell1ngl1ght @david_cairnduff @Hine10Lisa @pamela_borland @johnhand
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John Hand retweeted
Thanks @johnhand Joanne Coogan @MariaArtt @CaitlinArtt & co for invite to Beechcroft yday to hear about the SW role there & in CAMHS- Such a valuable service to children, young people & families going through tough times. What a team! 👏Thank you for all you do @Moira29 @suzyt161 – at Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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A lovely start to the day presenting ⁦@billiehughes⁩ FIVE recognition certificates from colleagues ⁦@BelfastTrust⁩ for her contribution to her staff, her patients and her service! Truly well deserved Billie
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The Regional Emergency Social Work Service number will change on 1st July to 0800 1979 995. This service is available outside normal office hours including weekends & public holidays. 5pm - 9am Mon to Thurs 5pm on Fri to 9am on Mon There is 24 hour cover over public holidays.
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Safeguarding is everyone's business. Please speak up to stop abuse. Watch the video below to find out how you can raise concerns and how we will support you. Help us to keep each other safe.
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Social Work ⁦@BelfastTrust⁩ exploring powerful themes of love, loss, grief, isolation, suicide and relationships. Looking beyond how people present, towards a deeper understanding and resilience to enable recovery ❤️‍🩹 #AManCalledOtto thanks to Ann Lisa Fred Jane and L&D Team
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