New leisure hub to accelerate mental health consumers’ recovery
Cumberland Hospital has a new centre for therapeutic activities to aid and support treatment for mental health consumers.
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Halloween and COVID-19: How to have a spooktacular time while staying COVID Safe
In previous years, Halloween is a night where streets are filled with crowds jumping aboard the trick or treat train.
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Outings and online parties: Westmead women’s group zooms in on workplace mental health
The pharmacy outpatient team started the support group last year and has been able to continue it through COVID.
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Mental health support from those who’ve been there
Peer workers are staff with lived experience of mental illness, here to help consumers and colleagues.
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Health management interns get a head start on COVID-19
The interns were due to begin next year but are getting a crash course in public health.
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Allied health stars lead emergency project to avoid hospital admissions
Allied health staff will join the fast-paced environment to help frequent flyers get the care they need.
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Community living made easier for mental health patients
A program to help mental health patients get back into the community picked up a gong at our 2020 Quality Awards.
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Reach out and thank a carer
During National Carers Week (11-17 October), WSLHD is recognising and celebrating the contributions carers make to our communities.
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Dedicated nurse’s career spans 50 years
Tina’s career has taken her from London to Western Sydney as she cares for families and young children.
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Westmead teams push the benefits of Biketober
Want to be part of the two-wheel revolution? It’s easy. Biketober’s here to provide proof Westmead Health Precinct is headed back to the future of pedal power.
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