Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

24/10/2025

We are proud to be at the forefront of the national STOMP agenda (stopping the overmedication of people with a learning disability and autistic people). 🩵

Recognised by Health Innovation West Midlands, we have been invited to provide leadership for the West Midlands region as part of the national Medicines Safety Improvement Programme (MEDSIP) for people with a learning disability.

Our teams are making positive change by:

✅ Delivering education and support across local services
✅ Reaching communities who are often left out by launching the multicultural STOMP initiative
✅ Partnering with local voluntary organisations such as Inini, Coventry Muslim Forum, The Tamarind Centre, Sahil Project, and more

Together, we’re tackling health inequalities, improving trust, and shaping fairer, more person-centred healthcare for everyone.

Read the full story at: https://ow.ly/1ZA850XgRPZ

23/10/2025

Are you looking for a career change? 🏥🔍 Join a virtual work experience in NHS general practice and mental health!

Complete real-world tasks and projects, gain insight from the experts, and develop workplace skills – all at your own pace.

Access today at: https://ow.ly/uVjI50X9332

22/10/2025

Good luck to all our Nursing Times Awards finalists today! It’s been a record-breaking year thanks to your excellence in nursing care across learning disabilities, mental health, and children's services, as well as inspiring nursing leadership 🏆

⭐ Jodie Boyle, Nurse Manager at Ashby House - finalist for Nurse Leader of the Year

⭐ Think Family Outreach Team - finalists in Nursing in Mental Health

⭐ Claire Stickels, Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner with “Improving awareness, documentation and care of bowel movements in learning disabilities and autism” - finalist in Learning Disabilities Nursing

⭐ West Midlands Trauma Vanguard Project, Positive Directions – finalists in Children's Services and The King's Award for Integrated Approaches to Care

Find out more about our finalists at: https://ow.ly/BI3u50Xe3Xz

22/10/2025

It’s International Stammering Awareness Day! 💬

Stammering (or stuttering) is a difference in the way some people speak.

Someone who stammers might:
- Repeat sounds or words
- Stretch out certain sounds
- Have silent “blocks” where sound momentarily gets stuck

Everyone does these things sometimes but for people who stammer, it can happen more often.

💡 Find resources, stories, and support at: www.stamma.org/gethelp

21/10/2025

At 7 years old, Jo Short knew she wanted to become a nurse. What she also knew, was that she felt different from other people but didn't know why.

Now, over 20 years into her nursing career, an autism and ADHD (AuDHD) diagnosis in early 2025 helped a lot of Jo's experiences begin to make sense.

This ADHD awareness month, Jo shares her story. Her experience shows that awareness, flexibility, and the right support can make a meaningful difference. It’s important to recognise neurodiversity and create an environment where everyone can thrive. 🩵

Read Jo’s story here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/finding-self-acceptance-navigating-jakfe

21/10/2025

Did you know that 95% of ex-smokers see positive changes in their life as early as 2 weeks after quitting? Imagine the feeling after 4 weeks! Explore practical tips and guidance to help you stay smoke-free: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/ 📲

20/10/2025

We’re proud to share that the Coventry and Warwickshire newly qualified recruitment collaboration has been shortlisted for ‘Collaborative Excellence in Integrated and System-Wide Care’ at the RLDatix Awards Europe 2025 🏆

This recognition celebrates the partnership, between our local NHS organisations, Coventry and Warwickshire GP Alliance and Coventry University, making an impact. By simplifying applications, co-ordinating placements, and improving communication, the collaboration has improved student experience and supported safer staffing across the system.

Congratulations to all involved! Read more at: https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/news/coventry-and-warwickshire-newly-qualified-recruitment-collaboration-shortlisted-for-rldatix-awards-europe-2025-4826

17/10/2025

It’s ! These new technical qualifications are giving young people the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience to thrive in rewarding healthcare careers. 💙

1 T Level is equivalent to 3 A-levels and gives young people a mix of classroom learning and real work experience.

Can you picture yourself working in a hospital, a GP surgery, or supporting people in social care, mental health, or learning disability services? If that sounds like you, a Health T Level could be your perfect next step.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry/c/health-t-level/

17/10/2025

Phase two of Clifford Bridge Road cycleway work starts on Monday 20 October 🚴‍♀️

Overnight closure: Friday 17 October, 8pm–5am (Dorchester Road to Tesco roundabout). A temporary diversion will be in place via Hipswell Highway, Belgrave Road, and Binley Road ⚠️

16/10/2025

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15/10/2025

“I knew there was something wrong with me mentally, but I never knew what was it and how to go about it. And in the culture, in African culture, Burundi culture, mental illness is not seen as an illness.”

Born in Burundi, Elvis Bakundukize has experienced trauma from witnessing civil conflict and facing stigma towards mental illness and sexual identity. He now carries the strength, pain, and compassion of his experiences to help others. As a peer support worker at our Trust, Elvis challenges stigma, can provide a deep understanding that helps to break down barriers, and stands as a symbol of hope for recovery.

Black History Month is a time to honour contributions that often go unrecognised, the achievements and resilience of the black community, and to continue the conversations that can help reduce health inequalities 🩵🌍

For information on how we strive to challenge inequalities in healthcare, visit: https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/challenging-inequalities