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Between 20 September 2022 and 10 November 2022, carried out an unannounced inspection of three of the acute services provided by this trust as part of our continual checks on the safety and quality of healthcare services. We also inspected the well-led key question for the trust overall.

To see our mention go to page 19 about half way down the page.

Over the past year, fuel and energy prices have soared taking huge bites out of our pockets, on top of increased rents and food prices. The financial squeeze has been felt by everyone in the UK.

Everywhere you look, you’re reminded of the cost of living crisis. The news, social media, and your personal bank balance offer stark reminders of the current reality.

People are reducing car journeys and taking up cycling, there are those cutting out yearly holidays and in the most challenging of circumstances, people have to choose between heating the house and food items.

Link to ReHab recovery website: https://www.rehab-recovery.co.uk/resources/cost-of-living-effect-on-nations-mental-health/

Watch the animation video to discover the key organisations that make up the NHS and how they can collaborate with partners in the health and care system to deliver joined-up care.

This animation has been developed by The King’s Fund with the support of: https://www.carnallfarrar.com/

An independent charity providing free, confidential specialist bereavement counselling support to the residents of Walsall, West Midlands.

Free 60 minute bookable support sessions with a specialist autism advisor with
lived experience. Person centred, online support sessions, providing
information and guidance for pre and post diagnosed autistic adults
and their families living in the Black Country.

To see the available dates and times and for booking
information please visit: www. autismwestmidlands.org.uk/events/
For more information please contact Sue: E:suemorris@autismwestmidlands.org.uk

We are asking children and young people aged 12-24 from Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton their views
about how mental health services can encourage people to get involved in helping to improve these services.

The survey will take approximately 15 minutes and will be completely anonymous.

Service development opportunity. So share your views.

With NHS staff holding industrial action this winter, common questions and answers.

Which workers have backed industrial action?
Up to 100,000 nurse members of the RCN;
Up to 20,000 ambulance members of GMB, Unison and Unite;
4,000-plus members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy; and
Junior hospital doctor members of the British Medical Association are also being balloted in January.

When will strike action take place?
6 and 20 March: Ambulance strike by GMB at same 7 trusts as in February.

To observe, and capture the experiences of service delivery from the residents' and relatives’ points of view.

This useful information flyer that identifies support, information or advice.

Please note the directory was published prior to COVID-19. Some contact details may have changed.

A great graphical and informative presentation. Well done Baljot Kaur, great work.