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We provide mental health, community, and primary care services in East London, Luton & Bedfordshire. e: elft.communications@nhs.net w: www.elft.nhs.uk

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Screenshot from Compass Wellbeing's Impact Report.

Screenshot from Compass Wellbeing's Impact Report.

The Trust’s #CommunityInterest company Compass Wellbeing has shared its findings from the past year and the way it has supported residents across #EastLondon, #Bedfordshire and #Luton.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/yuevhyfm

26.02.2026 11:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Helplines Awareness Day

Helplines Awareness Day

Every year, the 23rd February is marked to shine a light on incredible colleagues who work across helplines throughout the country.

Learn more about #HelplinesAwarenessDay, how you can get involved and the help that is available out there: www.helplines.org/about/helpli...

23.02.2026 10:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us to kick off #NAW2026 with #Apprenticeships at ELFT: Information and Application Skills Webinar on Monday 9 February at 12-1pm on MS Teams. This is designed to help you take the next step in your career with the #NHS. Register to join here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a0a40b... #NAW

28.01.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Headshot of Dr Kitty Clark-McGhee

Headshot of Dr Kitty Clark-McGhee

National healthcare news provider the HSJ (Health Service Journal) has published an article by a Trust psychologist promoting the case for service adaptions to improve care for older people.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/5b2sk2db

21.01.2026 10:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
NHS 111, Option 2 poster

NHS 111, Option 2 poster

πŸ“ž Residents living across #NorthEastLondon are able to call #NHS111 and select option '2' for urgent #MentalHealthSupport.

The service is based in ELFT's crisis hub in Tower Hamlets, with staff coming from across north east London.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/awcbz7v5 @lorrainesunduza.bsky.social

25.06.2025 09:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re recruiting a Chief Quality Officer to lead continuous quality improvement and make a real difference for our diverse communities.

To learn more, please click on our job ad - lnkd.in/eDjv75GV

#NHS #QI #NHsjobs

23.12.2025 15:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Outside the Barnsley Street Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre

Outside the Barnsley Street Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre

The #BarnsleyStreet #NeighbourhoodMentalHealth Centre will operate with changes to its opening hours over the #Christmas period.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/4c92t642

15.12.2025 11:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Colleges at the event

Colleges at the event

ELFT colleagues marked #RemembranceDay by holding an event to raise money for the Royal British Legion and tell the community about support for #ArmedForces personnel.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/3t266fye

09.12.2025 10:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TCRU's joint Healthier Wealthier Families in East London project was recently nominated for @events.hsj.co.uk Reducing inequalities & improving outcomes for children & young people Award. Fantastic recognition of work with partners across East London. Congrats to the whole team! tinyurl.com/stw95bvb

24.11.2025 16:13 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Colleagues from the Pathways App team standing outside the John Howard Centre

Colleagues from the Pathways App team standing outside the John Howard Centre

Colleagues and service users from the John Howard Centre received a β€˜Highly Commended’ award at a prestigious ceremony for their work in developing an app for service users in hospital!

Learn more: tinyurl.com/yc7k2z7e #HSJAwards

21.11.2025 14:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Peter Spelman standing outside the Trust's HQ.

Peter Spelman standing outside the Trust's HQ.

A letter of thanks has been sent by the most senior #SocialWorker in the country to ELFT’s Peter Spelman, who is celebrating 50 years as a social worker.

Read more: tinyurl.com/3khbnh2p

21.11.2025 14:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Colleagues and partners at the Barnsley Street community event.

Colleagues and partners at the Barnsley Street community event.

#Voluntary and #Community sector organisations and local members of the community attended a special open day at the Barnsley Street #NeighbourhoodMentalHealth Centre to learn about the project.

Read more: tinyurl.com/pderrh3y

20.11.2025 10:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Colleagues from the City & Hackney Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use Service alongside local stakeholders at October’s launch event.

Colleagues from the City & Hackney Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use Service alongside local stakeholders at October’s launch event.

A new #Partnership service supporting residents with co-occurring #MentalHealth and #SubstanceUse needs has now begun operations in #CityAndHackney.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/4ubsk572

18.11.2025 14:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Self-Care Week

Self-Care Week

Today is the start of #NationalSelfCareWeek, aiming to embed support for self-care across communities, families and generations.

Learn more about this year's theme, 'Mind & Body': www.selfcareforum.org/events/self-... #SelfCareWeek

17.11.2025 13:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day

Today is #WorldKindnessDay, reminding us all of the importance of being kind to others.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/2kybyt9h

13.11.2025 09:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
BMA logo

BMA logo

A national five-day strike by British Medical Association resident doctors is due to start this week.

The Trust aims to operate as many of its normal services as possible using its well tested contingency plans. Unless told otherwise, please attend scheduled appointments. tinyurl.com/49j493vf

11.11.2025 11:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Band 6 & 7 Podiatrist Recruitment Day!
Are you a passionate #Podiatrist ready to take the next step in your career?

Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 9am – 5pm
Trust HQ, London E1 8DE
Closing date: 23 November 2025
Visit - lnkd.in/epZEzskg

#Podiatry #Podiatrycareers #NHS #NHScareers #NHSjobs

10.11.2025 10:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Inter Faith Week

Inter Faith Week

This week is #InterFaithWeek, aiming to build bridges and celebrate the incredible diversity of faith and belief across the UK.

Learn more: www.interfaithweek.org

10.11.2025 09:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not-for-profit community interest company Compass Wellbeing are holding an employment support fair for our communities across east London.

πŸ“… Thursday 13 November
πŸ•₯ 10:30am-2:30pm
πŸ“ Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ

Reserve your spot: tinyurl.com/2vr2yaxb

06.11.2025 10:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Guru Nanak Ji's Birthday

Guru Nanak Ji's Birthday

Best wishes to Sikh communities across east London, Bedfordshire and Luton celebrating Gurpurab, the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji!

05.11.2025 10:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Tower Hamlets Together logo

Tower Hamlets Together logo

The #TowerHamlets Together CafΓ© will be closing its doors from Friday 21 November 2025.

We remain fully committed to providing high quality #MentalHealth support for Tower Hamlets residents. Learn more about services available for the community: tinyurl.com/5b4e3v4x

03.11.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Headshots of Alison Cottrell and Deborah Wheeler

Headshots of Alison Cottrell and Deborah Wheeler

Two members of the #TrustBoard have been appointed as #ViceChair for our services across East London, Bedfordshire and Luton.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/raxjw89t

30.10.2025 10:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Tower Hamlets Community Health Services colleagues

Tower Hamlets Community Health Services colleagues

A project by #TowerHamlets #CommunityHealthServices empowering patients with #Diabetes to self-administer insulin has been shortlisted for a national award.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/mr3mayrn #QualityImprovement

24.10.2025 09:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
International Stuttering Awareness Day

International Stuttering Awareness Day

Today is #InternationalStammering/StutteringAwarenessDay, aiming to support those with the neurological condition.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/4hb4nyxs

22.10.2025 10:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing our colleagues, carers and service users across east London, Bedfordshire and Luton a happy Diwali!

20.10.2025 08:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎬 Behind the scenes as we film the ELFT R&I promotional video today! πŸŽ₯ Watch the premiere at our Annual Conference this December. #ELFTResearch #BehindTheScenes

16.10.2025 11:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Social Worker of the Year Awards logo

Social Worker of the Year Awards logo

Good luck to Forensic Social Worker Simona Calzavara, who is shortlisted for Mental Health Social Worker of the Year at tomorrow's Social Work Awards!

Learn more about Simona's work at the John Howard Centre, and why she was nominated: tinyurl.com/42cey4ka

16.10.2025 09:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Partners at the launch event.

Partners at the launch event.

Partners across #Health, #SocialCare and the #VoluntarySector came together to mark the launch of a new #Pilot service supporting residents with both #MentalHealth and #SubstanceUse needs.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/2ar6ahwt @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social

14.10.2025 14:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
P2R Physical Health and Hospital Lead for Bedfordshire, Anna Lipinska and Consultant Hepatologist at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Jay Patel with their Quality & Service Improvement Award.

P2R Physical Health and Hospital Lead for Bedfordshire, Anna Lipinska and Consultant Hepatologist at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Jay Patel with their Quality & Service Improvement Award.

Trust addictions service #Path2Recovery (P2R)
and #Bedford Hospital have received a national #award for
their #partnership work to support vulnerable adults
with alcohol-related liver disease!

Learn more: tinyurl.com/vfhmuzju @lorrainesunduza.bsky.social

10.10.2025 11:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
World Homeless Day

World Homeless Day

On October 10, 2025, people around the world celebrate #WorldHomelessDay, while working to prevent and end homelessness and alleviate the suffering of those experiencing it.

Learn more: www.worldhomelessday.org

10.10.2025 08:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0