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05/05/2026

This week is maternal mental health awareness week – the chance to raise awareness of common difficulties people can experience during pregnancy and after birth. This can include low mood, depression, stress, anxiety, problems with sleep and feeling overwhelmed. If you are experiencing any of these difficulties, you are not alone and help is available. TALKWORKS is a free NHS Talking Therapies service and we are here to help you get back on track: https://orlo.uk/GCCDj

04/05/2026

Our phone lines are closed today for Bank Holiday, but will be open from 9am tomorrow as normal.
If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. You will then be put through to the Devon Partnership NHS Trust First Response service, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

02/05/2026

Check in on those around you this weekend. A conversation can really help someone who is struggling.
Here are some top tips for how to reach out to someone: https://orlo.uk/mkx00

30/04/2026

We are proud to share that TALKWORKS has been shortlisted for a Transform and Innovate Award at the Psychological Professions Network South West (PPN SW) Annual Excellence Awards 2026. The nomination recognises the work our NHS service is doing to make therapy more accessible and supportive for neurodivergent patients, including people with autism and ADHD. Read more about our work and when the award ceremony is taking place, in our blog: https://orlo.uk/mBQ1o

28/04/2026

Liv and Margaret were in Exeter yesterday representing TALKWORKS at Welcome to DPT Day for colleagues from Children and Family Health Devon. They had a busy couple of hours speaking to new colleagues and raising awareness of our free NHS Talking Therapies service for adults across Devon.

26/04/2026

Need urgent help for your mental health? TALKWORKS is not an emergency or crisis service. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. You will then be put through to the Devon Partnership NHS Trust First Response service, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

23/04/2026

Have you heard of the ‘fact, feel, want’ analogy? As part of stress awareness month, Charlotte a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in our Exeter City team, breaks down how this can help you to be more assertive and feel more in control. This can then help you to feel less stressed.
If you are struggling with stress or are feeling overwhelmed, TALKWORKS is here to help. We are a free and confidential service, open to adults, age 18+ living in Devon (outside Plymouth): https://www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk/stress

22/04/2026

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a TALKWORKS administrator looks like? To mark , we caught up with Ed, one of the Business Administrators in our Taw team. He shared why he joined TALKWORKS and gave us a glimpse into a typical day in his role: https://orlo.uk/jYfxM

21/04/2026

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a physical health condition which can impact your emotional wellbeing.
There are lots of different steps you can take to try and manage symptoms of IBS. However, if living with IBS is impacting your mental health, you don't have to go through this by yourself.
At TALKWORKS we run an IBS workshop which provides information and advice for people living with the condition. Our next workshop is taking place on Wednesday 13 May at midday and places are still available. Visit our website to find out more or email the team at dpt.talkworks@nhs.net.

20/04/2026

TALKWORKS is Devon's free NHS Talking Therapies service. If you are struggling with a difficulty such as low mood, depression, stress or anxiety, our team can help you get back on track. We are open to adults, age 18+, living in Devon (excluding Plymouth which is covered by Plymouth Options).
You can refer yourself to our service without needing to go through your GP by completing the online self-referral form on our website: https://www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk/self-refer or by calling the team on 0300 555 3344.

If you’re struggling with a mental health condition like social anxiety, OCD or PTSD, treatment is available.

NHS Talking Therapies are effective, confidential, and free treatments delivered by trained professionals, and can take place in-person, on the phone, or as an online course.

You can refer yourself online at nhs.uk/talk

17/04/2026

Anon contacted TALKWORKS after struggling with stress and anxiety which was having an impact on their mood. In their testimonial, they share how starting therapy helped them to make positive changes which enabled them to feel happier: https://orlo.uk/XOqz0