Research with CPFT has shown that brain changes in Alzheimer’s disease can develop with no clinical symptoms
People using mental health services are set to benefit from a new national research network
A review of a pioneering service at CPFT has shown it is effectively tackling medical students’ mental health needs
Trust experts work with colleagues to provide help during Covid-19 and beyond
Update from CPFT Chief Executive, Tracy Dowling, on CPFT's response to Covid-19
Three leading NHS Trusts in the region are collaborating on a COVID-19 vaccine trial
Healthwatch has launched a survey to understand people's experiences of services during the pandemic.
District nursing sister teams up school to distribute vital equipment to frontline colleagues
A study with researchers at CPFT and the NIHR ARC East of England has highlighted suicide risk in young people with mild or moderate mental distress
Acting Police and Crime Commissioner Ray Bisby hails work of Trust's specialist nurses
Anyone over 16 can join a major study with CPFT exploring how coronavirus and lockdown restrictions are affecting mental health and wellbeing
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week we have collected some useful resources, website links and advice that people and their families can use during this time of changes.
Mental Health Awareness Week: CPFT CEO Tracy Dowling says help is available
People thanked for coming forward to offer time to CPFT teams
During the Coronavirus outbreak, more people can get treatment for minor illnesses and injuries at Ely MIU, now open seven days a week from 8am to 10pm
The Trust has enhanced its crisis mental health services to support more people during Covid-19
Our community nursery nurse celebrates wedding anniversary in fine style
Organisations across the county have joined forces to launch a wellbeing campaign and additional mental health support
Teenage striker - who's been praised by John Terry - is doing a 1,000 kick-ups a day
Seven year-old Iris's writes lovely letter to frontline Trust staff - and sends them special gifts
Frontline clinical teams benefit from kind donations
CPFT research leads join 22 global experts to call for studies to address the mental health impact of COVID-19
Update from Chief Executive Tracy Dowling on CPFT's response to Covid-19.
Gifts sent to patients and staff - and it's an eggs-tra special Easter
Death of patient who had tested positive for Covid-19
Community groups can help CPFT's mental health staff and other colleagues who don't normally wear uniforms
Clinical lead for CPFT’s specialist autism clinic, Dr Janine Robinson, has been appointed as National Specialty Adviser for Autism by NHS England and NHS Improvement
CPFT is working with local organisations across the health system to offer support for mental health and wellbeing during the Coronavirus outbreak
All UK residents can take part in a survey with CPFT to say how health data should be used
Trust's digital partner supports event which celebrates amazing work of teams and individuals
Ellie and Emma tell how CPFT's perinatal staff supported them in their recovery
They collected and delivered presents to patients on their own over the festive period
5k event will take place at Trust HQ every Saturday at 9am
Sue and Sharon to tell delegates at Canada conference about ground-breaking support for patients and staff
Volunteer with CPFT to help test a new treatment which could help millions of people living with depression
A new programme of applied research will help communities most in need across the region
A CPFT community care team have found an innovation which improves care for stroke survivors
CPFT Chief Exec welcomes £3.5m plan
CEO Tracy Dowling hails dedication and hard work of colleagues
Communities with the greatest health challenges across the region are set to benefit from funding for applied research projects
CPFT is one of the UK’s top three NHS Trusts for volume of mental health research and has nearly doubled participation in studies for 2018/19
A new service improving outcomes for patients admitted to hospital with a mild stroke has been recognised for transforming care and improving lives
Sally and dementia carers team lead the way as services for older people are shortlisted
Research exploring suggestions for reducing physical restraint in mental health has won paper of the year 2018
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has welcomed two psychiatrists caring for older people and adults as new Fellows
Honorary consultant psychiatrist Professor John O'Brien has been named the world's leading expert on dementia with Lewy bodies
For Dementia Action Week on International Clinical Trials Day 2019, a unique research group has been launched to test promising new drugs for dementia
A recent discovery spotted in mental health clinics is helping to transform care for patients and manage delusional beliefs more effectively
For World Autism Month, CPFT's specialist autism clinic has launched a new library to help the community
Targeted support to help people with severe mental illness stop smoking can double quit rates, research with CPFT has revealed
Twenty-one year-old will join his team, staff from eating disorders ward, and health visitors at final of children's mental health honours
Findings published in new study from University of East Anglia in collaboration with organisations including CPFT
Primary Care Mental Health Service features in NHS Long-Term Plan
On Mental Health Nurses Day, colleagues from CPFT reveal what they love about their roles
CPFT joins a new £1.5m study to help children and adolescents by improving diagnosis of emotional disorders.
Specialist colleagues will be at maternity units in Cambridge and Peterborough
Campaign will call on everyone to spot issues and report concerns
Health leaders and campaigners behind Zero Suicide Ambition want crackdown on harmful content
Tracy Dowling pleased with commitment to extra funds for community care and young people's mental health
Child Development Centre and Trust charity Head To Toe supported by Family Voice Peterborough
Amanda Benneyworth donates copies of debut tale to team at specialist ward for young people
First Response has received 40,000 calls since 2016
Mental health and physical health will be "under one roof" in what will be pioneering step forward in care
Trust lead for service which is marking 10 years wants people to continue to get support
Former eating disorder patient in marathon effort for our charity, Head To Toe
Trust statement follows sentencing at Cambridge Crown Court
Staff and teams at CPFT, including the creators of the worldwide gaming hit Hellblade, have won three awards for excellence in mental health care and research
CEO Tracy Dowling welcomes Chancellor's £2bn spending plan
Colleagues aiming to raise £4,000 for dog who works with young people and their families
CPFT trainer is heading for footgolf finals on the Marrakesh express
Memorials installed at Trust hospitals where speech therapist worked
Company behind global gaming hit supports Trust's new training programme
An innovative research project is working with NHS services and health professionals to recognise and respond to psychotic experiences
Phoenix Centre cares for those aged 13 to 17 - and their families
CPFT’s Windsor Research Unit is leading ground-breaking studies into Alzheimer’s Disease and attracting talented health professionals worldwide
Experts safely remove colony after 12 hours of painstaking - and painful - work
Emotional and financial benefits of CPFT's Recovery College East programme are highlighted - and read Oliver's inspiring story
CPFT joins with partners and campaigners as part of World Suicide Awareness Day
Staff and service users at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust have been nominated for the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ prestigious annual awards
Fundraisers have been praised after donating £100,000 towards the Hospital At Home service in Peterborough which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Hear from CEO and Chair of CPFT in Huntingdon on Thursday, 13 September
Fiona Onasanya impressed after visiting inpatient wards and speaking to patients
Patients living in Huntingdon can be referred to local community heart failure services for the first time.
We are currently experiencing problems with our IT and as a result are struggling to receive emails. If you need to contact us please call the relevant team or service.
Helping people to understand and seek help is vital vows chair of health committee
Improved service to be launched following funding boost
Pioneering work of dual-diagnosis street team is attracting interest from across the country
New results show that a scheme to reduce physical restraint and force in mental health inpatient settings has improved care and patient experiences.
Head to Toe - the charity of community care and mental health provider Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust - has today been announced as the official charity partner for all Living Sport’s active events.
Teens from NCS programme at Peterborough United host series of events for Head To Toe
Research teams at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) are leading the way for research to improve care for patients across the region, and nationwide.
Colleagues in Huntingdon thank businesses for donations to charity raffle
Super Charlotte heads on bike borrowed from mechanic - after car suffers puncture
CPFTs respiratory team has won praise from paramedics for a speedy response to a patient who phoned for an ambulance after becoming short of breath.
Specialist medical devices worth up to £40,000 have been donated to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT).
Congratulations to CPFT non executive director Professor Peter Jones and Dr Golam Khandaker for receiving a Data Science Award for their innovative project
Research has driven a major update in guidance to improve diagnosis, management and care for dementia
CPFT nurse - who is also an Army Reserve - was part of operation to help thousands in Africa
A call has gone out to people who have cared for a loved one with dementia to befriend others who are now in the same position.
Chief Executive Tracy Dowling praises dedication and hard work of staff
CPFT team runs sessions to support patients improve their wellbeing
Chair Julie Spence praises Liz's long association with CPFT and her work with carers
Therapy service for patients with long-term physical conditions is handed top honour
CPFT has today signed the NHS Smokefree Pledge, committing to helping staff and patients alike quit smoking while ensuring that its sites are smokefree.
A system-wide team effort is helping patients who are admitted to hospital following a mild stroke to recover more quickly.
Two sites belonging to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) have been sold for £20million.
Nominations now being taken ahead of elections to represent views of patients and staff
Work of more than 20 teams and individuals is highlighted at celebration evening
People living in Huntingdonshire who have been diagnosed with heart failure can now be reviewed by local community services for the first time.
A mental health service in which patients can access specialist advice and support in their own GP surgery has now rolled out to all practices in the county.
CPFT's Dr Kate Nurser has conducted the first UK research on how storytelling can help the recovery of people who have experienced mental health challenges.
An innovative computer game which gives an insight into experiences of psychosis and which was supported by CPFT has received nine British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) nominations in its Games Awards.
A new review of recent research into severe mental illness (SMI) highlights several psychosis studies undertaken by experts at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
Supermarket donation will boost wellbeing of Trust team
Service-users have worked with Trust's art therapy team
A new email address has launched to provide greater support for people caring for adults with mental health challenges. The new email contact gives family members and carers a direct contact for any questions or concerns they may have.
If you are a family member or carer for someone receiving adult mental health services, you can get in touch directly by emailing: ASMHfeedback@cpft.nhs.uk
An exhibition of artwork by CPFT patients being treated for eating disorders at the S3 Ward at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, has been opened.
CPFT psychiatrist Dr Paul Wilkinson has won a University of Cambridge teaching award
New research by experts at CPFT and University of Cambridge shows that people can react to changes in the consequences of their actions without being aware of the changes and this gets worse as we get older or if there has damage to the brain’s prefrontal cortex.
The 'Developing a sustainable mental health system' conference showcased CPFT's innovative work in integrating mental and physical health and attracted many well-known national experts to share their knowledge with delegates from across the country.
Art by S3 patients to go on display
Art by patients on S3 ward will be on display in the main gallery of Addenbrooke's Hospital from Wednesday, 21 February until 9 April 2018.
Charity and local business combine to boost patients
Adults in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough now have access to a mental health support website www.keep-your-head.com.
Former Porsche boss and HR expert join top team
Artificial intelligence, virtual reality and personalised medicine could help in the diagnosis and treatment of dementia and schizophrenia and other diseases in the future, according to the unique insights of clinicians at CPFT in the Trust’s first ever series of podcasts launched today.
Dr Alison Jenaway, consultant psychiatrist in medical psychotherapy has been elected Chair of the Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) has become one of only two organisations of its kind in the country to be specially recognised for its commitment to improve partnership working with unpaid carers.
Teenagers with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have widespread learning and memory problems, research by CPFT and the University of Cambridge has found.
A new clinical trial for people who have depression but have been unresponsive to existing drugs will be starting later in the year.
Professor Ed Bullmore, Director of Research and Development at CPFT, recently addressed an expert audience at Cardiff University on the topic of ‘inflammation as a therapeutic target for depression’.
A new and relatively simple method for mapping the wiring of the brain could help increase understanding of mental health disorders, says the director of research at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT).
Presents galore at festive celebration organised by Family Nurse Partnership
Youngster raises £300 after his cousin is treated at eating disorder unit
Research supported by CPFT and published today has found that mindfulness training can help support students at risk of mental health problems.
Participants are being recruited for a research study looking at safer alternative medications for people with aggression and/or agitation in dementia.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has highlighted how the introduction of a positive and therapeutic culture across mental health wards at CPFT has reduced the need for restrictive interventions.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is urging residents to be especially careful while out and about on foot as forecasters warn the region is heading for a cold snap.
Two cockerels who were abandoned in the car park at Darwin Nurseries have been rescued and given a home by the staff there and named Eric and Ernie.
CPFT study suggests link between caffeine and problem gambling
Innovative CPFT service to support the mental health of women with gynaecological cancers launched
Two CPFT staff and CLAHRC EoE Fellows will be presenting at a showcase event on 7 December.
First participant recruited to 'Delivery of Cognitive therapy for Young People after Trauma' study
Courses are delivered by CPFT in conjunction with CCG following £1.5m investment
Pilgrim Beart says he got involved in a dementia study running at CPFT because his Dad had Parkinson's.
CPFT's Dr Mary-Ellen has won national recognition for her work on the immune system, stress and depression.
People with Lewy body dementia die around three years earlier than those with Alzheimer’s dementia when other factors are taken into account, an examination of the state-of-the-art electronic patient database at CPFT has found.
Have you say on CPFT services - first meeting will be in Huntingdon
A competition to find new ways to improve mental health has been launched with £100,00 available for the winning concepts.
CPFT's Dr Ziauddeen discusses sugar in our diets in an interview with the BBC's Radhika Sanghani.
Gillian Shravat from CPFT's Cambridge Centre for Paediatric Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (CCPNR) has had her work profiled at prestigious conference in Rome.
In this first CPFT podcast we talk to Professor John O'Brien and Allison Bentley about dementia: what causes it, the symptoms, treatments and the research into a disease that affects more than 800,000 people in the UK and 47 million people globally. There is no cure for dementia yet.
A local artist has created a colourful mural at The Phoenix Centre, which is run by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT), made possible by generous donations from families and patients to the Phoenix Centre through the Trust's new charity Head to Toe.
A CPFT psychiatrist has created the first high-tech app of its kind to help master the ancient art of meditation.
CPFT recruits first patient into patient preferences for psychological help study
Our Peer Support Workers Danny and Jo tell their stories to NHS England
Courses for carers and services about research in November
Sign up now for first major event - and raise funds to help boost Trust
CPFT's First Response Service supports people in crisis
CPFT joins with CCG, local authorities and third sector for World Mental Health Day conference on wellbeing at work
A CPFT psychiatrist has been recognised for his innovative research using a narcolepsy drug to improve the memory in patients recovering from depression at an international conference.
Dr Ayla Humphrey has been recognised nationally for her contribution to applied psychological practice for children and young people
Top CPFT researchers have received a £2.5m NIHR grant to help develop effective treatment for people with depression, anxiety and psychotic experiences.
A team from Cambridge has scanned their first patient in an international study investigating the links between Alzheimer's disease and adults with Down’s Syndrome
Information available to patients, visitors and staff across all Trust buildings
Come along to meetings at Hinchingbrooke Country Park on Wednesday, 13 September
A CPFT consultant is backing the RCPsych campaign to encourage more students to choose psychiatry as a career
Psychiatrists from CPFT have been recognised for their achievements
Mohammed Rashid gives insight into Islamic celebration and reflects on first two years at Trust
The part of the brain that regulates our habits is thicker in people who pull out their hair, research led by a CPFT consultant psychiatrist has found
Wellbeing At Work is the theme of a special conference being hosted by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. The free event takes place on 10 October – World Mental Health Day – and will examine how to reduce staff stress and support colleagues with mental and physical health challenges.
Tracy Dowling today begins her first day as CEO of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust after taking over from Aidan Thomas who has retired after 35 years with the NHS.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice which features psychosis was developed after input from Prof Paul Fletcher and students from CPFT’s Recovery College East
The Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust has today given a cautious welcome to the news that several thousand more mental health staff are to be recruited to the NHS.
Special celebration marks the achievement of 10th group to pass course
Songwriter plays three gigs in two days during visit to the Trust
CPFT staff have made the biggest contribution to the success of recruiting people to dementia, mental health and neurology research studies in the East of England over the past three years.
A ‘brain training’ game app developed by researchers at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and the University of Cambridge could help improve the memory of patients with memory difficulties, who might be in the very earliest stages of dementia.
Consultant and her team have received more than 10,000 calls in eight months
She's gone from one hour-a-week at the Trust to being a member of staff
More than 50 former patients, and their carers and families, who have been through the Fenland cardiac rehabilitation programme run by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) recently met up at a special event at Doddington Hospital.
Passionate dementia campaigner Tommy Whitelaw will share his experience as an unpaid carer for his mother at an event in Cambridge to mark National Carers Week (12-18 June).
She will replace Aidan Thomas who is retiring after 35 years with the NHS
Scientists led by Professor Ed Bullmore, director of Research and Development at CPFT have found that drugs used to treat arthritis could help to treat people with depression.
The mother of a boy who received a serious head injury following a cycling accident has praised CPFT's Cambridge Centre for Paediatric Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (CCPNR) for helping her son Jordan to get back to school and live an independent life.
Thirteen year-old who scoops prestigious awards wants to become a psychiatrist
A team of Cambridge researchers have discovered that two key areas of the brain govern both our emotions and our heart activity.
Likes of Prince Harry and Andrew Flintoff will inspire others - Dr Manaan Kar Ray
Clinician offers advice to sixth-formers on how to manage stress levels
CPFT and University of Cambridge develop open-source software to create anonymous secure medical research databases.
Dr James Clarke from Trust's Psychological Wellbeing Service says more people will be encouraged to get help
CPFT is recruiting people to take part in the largest UK study to identify factors in middle age that put a person at the greatest risk of developing dementia.
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen - who runs services at CPFT - tell the UN in New York more must be done
HERE:NOW is the name for new drop-in sessions for young people in Peterborough and Huntington set up by CPFT and Huntingdon early help team and Peterborough local youth team working with Centre 33.
She will continue in role at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
An art exhibition featuring portraits of people recovering from mental health conditions is to open in Cambridge.
Application to build houses on Ida Darwin site in Cambridge to be submitted "in next two weeks"
New research jointly sponsored by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and the University of Cambridge has found that a drug used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness - narcolepsy - can improve memory in patients recovering from depression.
CPFT backing a national initiative to encourage more people to break the silence about mental health.
Chair Julie Spence praise's Aidan's "tireless commitment" to improving patient services
Thirty six recruits have joined a ground-breaking NHS training programme which is being led by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT).
Interviews for jobs in the mental health field are better for everyone concerned if young people with experience of using mental health services are involved in the process, a pioneering CPFT evaluation study has found.
But Aidan Thomas says questions remain over funding and help for those with long-term conditions
Psychotherapist Ushma Patel and colleagues from CPFT's Psychological Wellbeing Service can help
Praise for work of teachers at young people's wards at CPFT and Addenbrooke's
Basketball players raise £600 to repaint line markings for their members, patients and local community
CPFT-run horticulture project in Cambridge supports those with learning disabilities
Don’t suffer in silence says Laura Bratt from CPFT’s Psychological Wellbeing Service
Organisations scooped the silver prize at the glittering awards ceremony which recognised their recycling project.
Exhibition will allow local people to have their say
The First Response Service, run by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, launched only a month ago and gives those in mental health crisis the opportunity to get access help quickly, by calling the team on 111 and selecting option 2.
Dr James Clarke says those struggling with depression and anxiety in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can contact the Psychological Wellbeing Service
Syringe drivers worth more than £10,000 handed over by kind-hearted fundraisers
Women urged to talk if they struggle with post natal depression
Kooth - Online mental health counselling and well-being service for children and young people
Increased support for people entering criminal justice system
All visitors welcome on 25 and 26 October between 10am and 4pm
Delight as successful bid with university and health partners is approved by Health Education England
Jason Ablewhite makes pledge on World Mental Health Day
Sign up for events planned at sites across Trust
Charity's six-figure boost for CPFT service in Peterborough
Chair and Chief Executive offer condolences following death of non-executive director
CPFT launches First Response Service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as second Sanctuary opens
Stars of Peterborough United and NHS help him step out on first leg of 26 mile challenge
CPFT and mental health charity Mind in Cambridgeshire have teamed up to offer a new safe haven for people in mental heath crisis in Peterborough.
Visit our farm shop and horticulture project and make your suggestions
Ground-breaking programme to aid mental health
See acclaimed singer-songwriter Emily Maguire perform at CPFT Live 2016: Annual Members Meeting
Staff and patients enjoy a special summer dance at Denbigh Ward.
Mind in Cambridgeshire is looking to recruit to its new service that will support adults in mental health crisis.
Team advise teachers how to spot and support children with emotional difficulties
Find out more about our apprenticeship scheme
CPFT clinician Laura Bratt says Royal's words will bring hope and help
Long-serving CPFT staff member taking on 100-mile cycle for Royal British Legion
A ‘Fit for the Future’ programme to improve the local population’s health and wellbeing is published today.
Read Karen Adams' column on how to get support and treatment
Everyone is welcome to attend CPFT's Annual Members' Meeting on 7 September.
Comment from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Members of CPFT's Dementia Carers' Support Service enjoyed their annual trip to Hunstanton in glorious weather.
A new website www.keep-your-head.com is being launched to help children and young people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough tackle mental health issues.
Information - and knitted breasts - available at Peterborough Cathedral green on Friday, 24 June
CEO Aidan Thomas leads thanks to those who give their time to help patients and teams
Book your place now at event organised by CPFT and Carers Trust Cambridgeshire and Carers Trust Peterborough
CPFT and Mind in Cambridgeshire link up as part of pilot project to improve services
Silvercloud programme open to all those registered with GP in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
CPFT has organised an event in June to celebrate inspiring carers and share practical support and information with them.
Group hosts series of activities to buy specialist medical equipment
Joe and Caroline Murphy buy water feature for garden at Cavell Centre, Peterborough
Do you have a burning question for the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)? Do you want to find out more about how NICE quality standards and guidelines are supporting and improving patient care and service delivery?
New services to help those who are experiencing a mental health crisis have been launched in Cambridge.
Psychological Wellbeing Service and Promise Project shortlisted for top awards
CPFT scheme to end use of restraint collects prestigious prize
Generous gift will aid patients at the Cavell Centre in Peterborough
Take part in elections and represent the views of patients and service users
Chief Executive of CPFT, Aidan Thomas, responds to the publication for the Five Year Forward View For Mental Health report.
Scheme aims to improve support for thousands of people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Psychological Wellbeing Service was only launched by CPFT 20 weeks ago
Soap will help other women realise they are not alone writes CPFT clinical director Dr Manaan Kar Ray
Chief Operating Officer Sarah Warner says patient safety remains Trust's top priority
CPFT chaplains offer help to those who have experienced mental ill-health
Restaurateur to cook banquet at CPFT's Cavell Centre in Peterborough
CPFT staff from Peterborough go so close in RSPsych Awards 2015
CPFT consultant liaison psychiatrist Angus Brown explains why he’s taking part in Movember
Dr Jo Holmes is latest CPFT expert to address members
Julie Spence conducts ceremony as Norfolk team moves location
Prof Ed Bullmore tells of pride as figures reveal Trust undertaking rising number of clinical trials
Dedication of staff is praised by Chief Executive and Chair
Scores of organisations asked to sign pledge to improve mental health services
Find out about studies into mental health and dementia at free event
Staff from the Willow ward are preparing to tackle Cancer Research UK's Shine Walk
Delegates will share views on what can be done to spot dangers signs
George Sim joins Trust as search for next generation of NHS staff begins
Good work of colleagues is hailed, but warning over challenges ahead
Keen gardener undertook garden makeover at Peterborough ward where his wife is being cared for
Change to CPFT service will mean more people can get help
Shed heaven for team who mix horticulture and therapy
Staff from Cambridge Centre for Paediatric Neuropsychological Rehabilitation share expertise over working with children with brain injuries
CPFT deputy clinical director will discuss latest suicide prevention measures
Three community nurses from Cambridge have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse.
Super six to raise money for Trust's Recovery College East
CPFT chair raises £13,000 after 13 days in saddle - and instantly puts bike up for sale
Scores of mums join CPFT's health visitor at event in Peterborough
Direct lines to some wards and offices remain down, please contact main reception via 01733 776000
CPFT chair's latest blog from day nine of her 1,000 mile charity bike ride
CPFT health visitors to give advice as call is made to help end stigma
Team who met after taking part in CPFT soccer scheme are victorious
Makeover follows suggestions made by patients
Ellie and BASF colleagues complete assault course and give £3k to CPFT
Consultant in child and adolescent psychiatry is the latest CPFT expert to address members
Julie Spence on preparations, punctures and a love/hate relationship with the bike that will take her 1,000 miles
CPFT Chief Executive calls for improved mental health funding
CPFT clinical director Manaan Kar Ray speaks out at the start of mental health awareness week
Tell Care Quality Commission about CPFT ahead of inspection on 18 May
Friends run marathon in aid of dad with locked-in syndrome
Clinical skills co-ordinator sets new personal best in London
Clinicians say they are closing in on dementia breakthrough
Riding Land's End to John O'Groats to raise £60,000 ahead of 60th birthday
Clinical skills co-ordinator set for second attempt at capital course
Community Paediatrics named Team of the Year as ward manager Maxine receives Chair's Award for Outstanding Performance
CEO Aidan Thomas replies after regulator says it is "launching an investigation"
Aidan Thomas responds to Chancellor's £1.25bn pledge to aid mental health services
CPFT's Dr Margaret Murphy - who was part of taskforce - hails an 'important step'
Oak 3 AAU staff at Cavell Centre, Peterborough, get 'excellent' accreditation
Dr Ben Underwood, who is co-ordinating CPFT's clinical trials into dementia, hails author's impact
Upcoming concert will raise funds for charities
Dr Naomi Elton hopes Duchess of Cambridge's backing will lead to increased investment
Chance to represent the views of people living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Rethink publishes its latest newsletter for Cambridge residents
Ward shop is stocked with old-fashioned treats
We can't wait until crisis point, says CPFT director Deborah Cohen
Table football on offer ahead of U's clash with Manchester United
Aidan Thomas says services are under strain but staff will lead the way through tough times
Chief Executive of CPFT says funding will need to be in place to make ambition a reality
She's heading for Hollywood with husband Mark after his Academy Award nomination
Staff and patients mark anniversary with a party
Dr Hisham Ziauddeen demonstrates how we respond to food during BBC2 programme
Advice for young people and their parents from CPFT medical director Dr Chess Denman
40,000 milestone for Advice and Referral Centre
Join our Dementia Carers' Support Service at Sainsbury's for new monthly meetings
CPFT consultant Dr Nick Oliver on how to deal with loss, especially at this time of year
Staff, service users and carers come together to look at ways of improving Intensive Support Team
Soap storyline praised by Dr Zahoor Syed, Deputy Clinical Director of Adult Services at CPFT
Carers enjoy event put on by Dementia Carers' Support Service
Delight for Older People’s Liaison Psychiatry Service, specialist registrar Elena Baker-Glenn, and consultant Dr Dickon Bevington
Joint project involving CPFT, The Posh, Peterborough & Fenland Mind and Northants FA is hailed a success
They support call to encourage responsible use
Judges praise doctor's research innovation and compassionate care
Researchers, film and sound artists, social care professionals and young people come together to produce film about children in care.
Trust chair Julie Spence joins other leaders to sign agreement
CRHTT colleagues become only fifth in UK to be rated "excellent"
Scores of staff, service-users and friends of CPFT took part in the first Mind Your Body event to mark World Mental Health Day
Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Asha Praseedom with her view on the theme of World Mental Health Day 2014
Details of courses will be available at Peterborough shopping centre
There’s still time for entrants to sign up for the Mind Your Body event on Saturday 11 October, which is taking place to mark World Mental Health Day.
Dr Ben Underwood says tests may lead to major advance within five years
CPFT wards hold party to celebrate national awareness day
CPFT is appointed preferred bidder in older people's healthcare and adult community services procurement
Trio praised for business and public sector experience they bring to Trust
Cambridgeshire County Council runs series of drop-in events this autumn.
Could you offer your time and support to become a friend or buddy?
Professional Lead for health visiting and school nurses is honoured by Institute
A daring group of mental health nurses are taking on an endurance challenge to raise £1,000 for new furniture for their ward.
Staff, volunteers and carers from CPFT's Dementia Carers' Support Service (DCSS) held a special tea party at the weekend to celebrate a national awareness day.
Book your place now on new project launched by CPFT, Peterborough United, Northamptonshire FA and Peterborough and Fenland Mind
Aidan Thomas says Government must deliver on parity of esteem promise
CPFT joins with Alzheimer's Society and Peterborough City Council as building is officially opened
Carers of service users from the Oak Wards can now meet up.
More than 80 people attend fifth annual event
CPFT's Dr Jo Holmes offers parents five ways to help reduce new term anxiety
Intrepid Lauren MacIntyre raised more than £600 for CPFT when she took on the three-peaks challenge.
Inspire Peterborough are holding an event to encourage people to try new inclusive sports
CPFT is planning to bring sunshine to Grafham Water with a sun-themed walk on Saturday 11 October.
Drop-in café offers weekly support and tea to people experiencing mental health problems
Chaplaincy training for volunteers is now in its seventh year.
100 toothbrushes up for grabs for youngsters in Peterborough
Amelia Oldfield honoured at Austrian ceremony
Service users and staff get their running shoes on to raise money for Cancer Research
Annual Members' Meeting and Council of Governors on 17 September 2014
Could you help shape the Trust's aims, values and goals?
A former service user from The Darwin Centre at Ida Darwin has completed a tandem skydive and raised £400 for the service.
Public thanked for their interest in the case of 22-year-old
Government funding success after joint bid with Cambridgeshire Police & Crime Commissioner
Chief Exec Aidan Thomas in new call for improved mental health funding
CPFT expert issues urgent call for 'high-quality' services
RAF Wittering bikers help patients at Peterborough ward
Cambridgeshire County Council is running a series of drop-in events throughout July, August and September.
Dr Manaan Kar-Ray offers England fans advice ahead of must-win game
Kind riders from RAF Wittering will help make sensory dream come true
CPFT has appointed Sarah Warner to join its Board of Directors as Chief Operating Officer.
On Trust a Dietitian week, meet dietitian Heather Wilkinson
Physio team organise bike event as part of Work Out At Work Day 2014
On International Nurses Day, meet CPFT's Julia Ferris who left banking for a career in mental health
On International Nurses Day, meet CPFT's head of nursing Judy Dean
A website for young people with information on medication has recently launched.
Call to join workshops being run by CAMHS
Successful candidate will lead Board of Directors and Council of Governors
Airmen from Wittering donate cash - and pledge to return to Oak 1 to help patients
More than half of adults lack the confidence to approach a child, or a parent of a child that they suspect to have a mental health problem, in case they are mistaken, a new survey launched today reveals.
Come along to find out more about the courses on offer
Darwin Nurseries staff and volunteers planted more than 400 trees this week following a generous donation from The Woodland Trust.
Each research study can bring us closer to understanding mental health issues and dementia.
NHS joint bid involving CPFT chosen as one of four final bidders
Store worker's kindness will have result in major revamp at garden centre project
New 'one-stop shop'will help those with dementia and their families
Senior chaplain John Nicholson hopes film will offer support and guidance
More than 80 members of CPFT attended an event in Cambridge to find out more about personality disorders.
Aidan Thomas welcomes move aimed at improving standards across the country
New phone app on trial at CPFT can track mood and offers help in a crisis
Places are still available for a public talk on personality disorders taking place next Tuesday 18 February.
Candidates needed to help shape Trust services
David Edwards praises 'wonderful staff' as he announces he is leave Trust
Your chance to find more about the services run by CPFT
A garden which has been designed together with service users has officially opened at Fulbourn Hospital in Cambridge.
Patients are putting on their running shoes after a £1,500 treadmill was donated to the Springbank ward at CPFT’s Fulbourn Hospital site.
Aidan Thomas heartened by funding pledge, but hopes vision will become reality
Consultant Psychiatrist Jesus Perez appointed to pioneering research post
Stuart Jessop - and faithful companion Poppy - walk 700 miles to raise awareness of mental health issues
Come along to this special event to find out more about recovery in CPFT
Garden tools and donations are needed to develop an allotment run by staff and service users.
Senior chaplain John Nicholson publishes draft document - and now wants to hear from you
Experts' festive advice for dealing with the in-laws, the kids - and even the turkey!
Wednesday 29 January 2014, 1.30pm-3.30pm at the Large Meeting Room, Douglas House, Cambridge.
If someone is affected by mental illness, how would you know? Rethink launches new photo exhibition
UK will double spending on research
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen believes singer's announcement will help understanding of Asperger Syndrome
Church leaders and voluntary groups meet with Chief Executive as part of planned spiritual strategy
Discover more about CPFT services on Wednesday, 4 December
Customers at Waitrose in Ely give more than £500 to aid lifeline service
Sarah Morton named Queen's Nurse as she marks 25 years of service in Peterborough
Dr Manaan Kar Ray hopes cricketer's move will inspire others to also seek help
A men's anger management course is being run by Mind in Cambridgeshire for 6 weeks
Jojo's relatives still face uncertain future following Philippines typhoon
Jojo talks of his anxious wait and how he's been moved by the amount raised for disaster appeal
Professor Jamie Hacker Hughes to host special webinar
Public are invited to meeting at Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Teacher Stuart Jessop is on 800 mile trek - and on a mission to get people talking
CPFT expert drafted in by Chief Medical Officer to write part of annual report
Aidan Thomas receives his flu jab - and urges others to do the same
Event at Cavell Centre encouraged visitors to end habit and focus on fitness
Inspectors visited Springbank and Mulberry 3 wards
Chief Executive responds to report on mental health services in England
Events held to recognise older people and the work of CPFT staff
Celebration of World Mental Health Day and Black History Month
Staff and service-users at CPFT donned their onesies to raise money for charity.
Roles will link work being carried out by CPFT's researchers to future of patient care
Members of the public have the opportunity to find out about CPFT at its regular Board meeting.
Over 200 people attend open days
A lively event bringing together local carers of people with dementia took place in Burwell.
Chairman hails hard work of CPFT staff
Two seminars are being held for parents of children under the age of 11 with autism
CPFT autism expert Professor Simon Baron-Cohen will find out tonight if he has won BBC's One Show competition
Recovery College doubles number of courses as it gets ready to open new campus in Cambridge
New volunteers join service which offers pastoral, religious and spiritual care
New cafe will support people with memory problems and their carers
More than 150 people attended the opening of the Chitra Sethia Autism Centre at the Fulbourn Hospital site
Event in Cambridge to raise awareness of mental health
Aidan Thomas takes up new role with a vow to further strengthen services
The Chitra Sethia Autism Centre, based on the Fulbourn Hospital site, has opened its doors.
They'll be hosting roadshows at Queensgate in Peterborough city centre on 15 August and Serpentine Green, Hampton, on 21 August
Money will pay for vital project being led by CPFT
Student nurse tackles John O'Groats to Land's End challenge for charities
Incoming Chief Executive goes back to the floor ahead of starting top job at CPFT
Lead consultant Dr Zahoor Syed speaks of his pride following inspection by Royal College of Psychiatrists
Have your say on hi-tech development at workshops run by Cambridgeshire SUN Network
Our nurse undergoes drastic chop in memory of best friend
Staff at CPFT have been recognised by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Construction underway in ground-breaking project involving CPFT, Autism Research Trust, National Autistic Society and N Sethia Foundation
Aiming to raise money in memory of her best friend
Ingrid's team aim to help those supporting loved ones
Ground-breaking college runs courses in Peterborough, Wisbech and Godmanchester
The new Mulberry 1, 2 and 3 wards in Fulbourn were declared officially open on Wednesday 5 June.
CPFT volunteers help out at dementia-awareness event in Cambridge
CPFT-sponsored study aims for major breakthrough for scientists...and parents!
Two special evenings to also include feature fascinating talk by registered counselling psychologist, Martin Liebenberg
Emotional project to build greenhouse using 1,600 recycled bottles is given Mayoral seal of approval
Young people's centre receives highest possible accreditation rating
Oak 2 Ward workers given prestigious honour
Kind donations will help work of CPFT staff with youngsters from across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Cambridge Rethink need volunteers to help with annual Flag Day on 11 May
Executive team strengthened with appointments of Lorna Payne and Philip Cave
Your chance to advise the Trust - and help patients, carers and staff
Our girls Kate and Caroline ready to tackle Sunday's big race
Attila Vegh welcomes brain injuries charity to Ida Darwin site
New edition includes details of group's meeting with CPFT's Non-Executive Director Julie Spence
Website and workshops on offer from Cambridge-based Lifecraft
CPFT out of breach with NHS regulator Monitor
How student nurse Joe Hodgson joined with CPFT colleagues and young people to raise hundreds for Comic Relief
Dan Poulter MP, Under-Secretary of State for Health, praised the work of Rowena Harvey, Professional Lead for Health Visiting, and Angela Rees, Service Manager for Universal Children’s North, at a Department of Health event in London on 27th February.
New lunchtime running scheme launched to help patients and staff get in shape
CPFT patients will take part in a community mental health survey, with forms expected to be distributed in the next few days. This is an annual national mandatory exercise where a large randomly selected sample of service users are asked to complete a survey about their experiences of using Trust services.
Wednesday 13 March 10.30-15.30
Leisure Centre, Fulbourn Hospital
Staff, service users, relatives, and carers, are all invited to take part in a range of activities for No Smoking Day on 13 March. The theme of this years’ No Smoking Day is “Swap Fags For Swag” to highlight the economic – as well as the health – benefits of giving up smoking.
Individuals and teams from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust have been honoured in the organisation’s first staff awards. The ceremony was held to recognise the dedication and achievements of staff following a year of incredible change and improvement.
Do you support a relative, friend or neighbour due to their mental illness? If so this is the course for you.
This course is an education programme providing information and peer support for carers. The course also provides an opportunity for carers to develop their practical skills in the areas of communication, coping strategies and self help.
Understanding Groups: A 10 Week Course - Wednesdays 6 to 9pm, 10th April – 12 June 2013
This Course is designed for those working with groups in a variety of settings; mental health, therapy, counselling, social care, education or team dynamics. It consists of seminars and an experiential group.
Mary Hanna, lay chaplain for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation trust, has been appointed Bishops’ adviser for health care chaplaincy for the Diocese of Peterborough.
Depression – “The fog is like a cage without a key”
by Martin Liebenberg, Chartered Counselling Psychologist
Venue: The William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical
Medicine, Addenbrooke’s Hospital
Time: Thursday 21 February 2013 @ 6.30pm
Marmalade making competition at Darwin Nurseries on 23 February at 11am
A recent private donation to CPFT's charitable funds has resulted in a greater availability of music therapy services for children in the county.
Elizabeth House team enjoy sticky bonding session
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) has been declared fully compliant in all standards by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), following a year of huge change and improvement.
15, 16 & 17 April 2013
Three-day workshop with Professor Paul Gilbert PhD FBPsS OBE and author of “The Compassionate Mind and Overcoming Depression”
Who do you know who has gone the extra mile or ‘ploughed through’ to provide exceptional care this winter? Don’t let your chance to say thank you drift away! Snow them how much you appreciate them with a nomination as your NHS Hero this winter….
Bristol, UK, 24-26 June 2013
This conference has a fantastic programme which is genuinely international, rich and varied with an excellent mix of oral presentations, participatory workshops across all the art forms and opportunities to learn about practical examples in the field.
Ely Adult Mental Health Services, part of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, have moved to a brand new home at the Coveney Centre, in the Princes of Wales Hospital, after the closure of the old Croylands site.
Cambridge Rethink Carers Group incorporating Peterborough & Fenland
Mind sends a huge thank you to everyone who has supported their Blue Man campaign over the past two weeks.
Cambridgeshire County Council is responsible for establishing Healthwatch Cambridgeshire as the new local consumer champion for health, public health and social care by 01 April 2013 and is looking for two dynamic individuals to support the Chair of the Board.
Last year, library visitors across Cambridgeshire had the chance to find out about local services to help them stay independent, safe and well by visiting the Your Life, Your Choice roadshow.
You may have read in the media over the past few days a report put out by the Care Quality Commission in which it listed a number of NHS Trusts failing to operate with adequate staffing levels - CPFT's Cavell Centre in Peterborough was one of the Trusts listed.
The report into staffing levels carried out by the CQC is more than two years old. Since then CPFT has been regularly inspected on staffing levels and the Trust was found compliant at all of these inspections.
In its most recent inspection, which took place just last month (12 December), the CQC found The Cavell Centre compliant in the area of staffing levels.
Specifically, the report – which is published today (14 January 2013) – stated that there were ‘enough qualified, skilled and experienced staff to meet people’s needs’. The report states that ‘recent recruitment had resolved the issue’, concluding: “Staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to offer appropriate care to people...(staff had) completed a wide range of training so that they were equipped to carry out their role.”
A full copy of the CQC inspection report can be downloaded here
Do you want to develop new skills or increase your understanding of the mental health challenges you or your family have?
CASUS win tender to continue to provide an integrated drug and alcohol misuse service across Cambridgeshire.
Royal visit to Peterborough Hospital will cause severe disruption
Service users, carers, staff and partners came together to celebrate the launch of the first Recovery College for the east of England.
NHS 111 is a new service that's being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services.
CPFT welcomes four new Non-Executive Directors
Dementia Carers' Support Service win at the Cambridge News Community Awards
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Children, families and staff raise money at special summer event
Joint local authority and Department of Health funding has recently made it possible for mental health services to be made more available to offenders with mental health problems in the community.
The Youth Offending Service (YOS), which includes our psychology team led by Dr Becky Morland, Consultant Counselling Psychologist and Senior Manager of the Health and Family Intervention Team, has just passed recent inspections from the HM Inspector of Prisons (HMIP) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with flying colours.
