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Bradford District Care Trust is inviting people who use adult mental health services in the local community to get involved in an exciting new research project.
The project, Leading to Quality, is set to examine whether the leadership and culture of NHS staff teams affects quality of care.
The research project could bring benefits to people not only in Bradford, Airedale and Craven but across the whole of Yorkshire and the Humber as it involves NHS and social care staff, service users and carers across the whole region.
The research is being carried out by a team from the School of Management at the University of Bradford. They will try to find out if there is a link between the quality of care provided and the leadership and culture of the teams who provide the care.
This research project will only be successful if it can gather the honest views and opinions of people who use mental health services and their carers. By getting involved in the project service users and carers will be given an opportunity to describe their experiences, and to help shape better mental healthcare.
Penny Petrie, Allied Health Professions Lead at the Care Trust, said: “It’s important we hear people’s opinions and perceptions of the care received. We want to speak to people in our local community who are aged between 18 and 65 and receive NHS mental health care. We would also like to speak to carers.”
Individual’s views will be gathered through a short interview. Interviews will be carried out by Dr. Priyanka Bichala and Sharon Marston, Matron from Bradford District Care Trust who have both received training in the specific interview technique to be used. Read More…
Trust is among top 100 health employers
Monday, July 12th, 2010 8:35 am SamHirst
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dford District Care Trust has yet again been ranked as one of the best healthcare organisations to work for in the UK.
The Trust ranked 47th in the NHS category of the Healthcare 100 list, compiled by Ipsos MORI on behalf of the Health Service Journal and Nursing Times. Also supported by NHS Employers and the Department of Health, the list is based on results of employee polls at participating NHS and independent healthcare organisations.
Sandra Knight, Director of Human Resources said: “We have a dedicated workforce and I am delighted with our score, as it reflects our commitment to being an excellent employer. Our further education possibilities, good staff benefits and commitment to equality and diversity were cited as strengths and this is something we will continue to build upon.”
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Shine a Spotlight on your NHS Star
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 3:37 pm SamHirst
Nominate your NHS Star and help recognise teams and individuals at Bradford District Care Trust (BDCT) who have gone that extra mile.
The mental health and learning disability service provider is calling out to the public to nominate its staff that have made a significant difference or shown a real commitment to involve others in its work across Bradford.
Nicola Lees, Executive Director of Operations and Nursing at the Care Trust, said: “Having committed and dedicated staff is essential to delivering high quality care. These awards are one opportunity to recognise the fantastic and innovative staff across the whole organisation from in-patient wards and community teams to transport and food services.”
Service users and carers can nominate their healthcare stars in the Working Together and Making a Difference categories. They are for any team or individual across BDCT that has shown outstanding commitment to involve others and for staff that have gone that extra mile to make a significant difference to the quality of services.
Community organisations also get a chance to nominate teams and individuals at the Care Trust in the Working Together category recognising the dedication people have made to involve partners and stakeholders in projects, tasks or joint initiatives. Read More…