By Nic Higham First published in print: 05 October 2016. Mental Health Practice. 20, 2, 12-12. How a charity that focuses on improving inpatient experiences by making small changes has inspired and motivated staff and service users alike. An online resource has been set up by Star Wards, the project using small […]
full storyBy Geoff Brennan Maria was born in Italy, but came to the UK in 1955. Janet has seven great-grandchildren. Both are residents of Castle Hill care home in Bodmin, and Marie tells me that Janet was the main reason she decided to be a resident. “When I came here with my Daughter I […]
full storyBy Sam Wilson Hello everyone! It’s nice to be back behind the keyboard talking about my experience of life on a ward. In this blog I want to mull over some thoughts about sharing news and ideas with other staff members and patients in your ward community. But let me start with a […]
full storyBy Geoff Brennan Whenever we give out a Full Monty, we meet staff and patients who humble and inspire us. So, this July, when I went to the beautiful cathedral city of Durham, I was expecting to be impressed. I have to tell you, I was more than impressed – I was blown […]
full storyThis is an enormously touching and inspiring interview with Nina Martynchyk, our brilliant Service User Consultant, on Talk Radio which aired on 19th August 2016. Nina is involved in CAMHeleon, our CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) project.
full story8th June 2016 By Nic Higham, Inpatient Care Project Manager at Star Wards Friends and loved ones can make a big difference to young people facing mental health challenges; they can be a vital influence in helping someone get the treatment and services they need. Parents, carers, teachers, friends or fellow students are usually the […]
full storyBy Nic Higham “We are always there to help and support each other, however big or small it may be. The ripple effect of HCAs’ generosity is far-reaching.” A few months back I wrote an article for British Journal of Healthcare Assistants about the exemplary work three organisations have been doing to embed […]
full storyBy Nic Higham I recently visited Kentmere ward in picturesque Kendal to give them their much deserved Full Monty award. As soon as I walked through the door a real sense of connection and community became clear to me. There are many reasons why Kentmere have achieved the ward, but I’ll just focus on a […]
full storyBy Geoff Brennan “You say Star Wards, and I say Safewards.” I was recently asked for information or articles about Safewards and Star Wards working together. Well, I hate to say it – but there aren’t any. So here I am, trying to plug that particular gap. Actually, I have been mulling […]
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