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NewsUpdate on the future of gender care for children and young people
At the end of July 2022 NHS England announced that it would be commissioning two ‘Early Adopter’ sites as a first step towards a new regional model of care.
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Regional model for gender care announced for children and young people
Our statement in response to the announcement of a new model and Early Adopter services by NHS England following recommendation from the Cass Review.
NewsIn conversation with John Lawlor and Thanda Mhlanga on diversity and inclusion
John Lawlor and Thanda Mhlanga on the importance of diverse and inclusive leadership, and our plans to tackle racism and discrimination at the Trust.
NewsIn conversation with William Gomes, alumnus
20 – 26 June is refugee week, the theme this year is ‘healing’. We spoke with William Gomes, refugee and alumnus, about his time studying at the Trust and his journey. William completed his master’s in Refugee care (M35), a course offered jointly with the University of Essex, in 2020. William was born in Bangladesh’s capital,…
NewsSenior staff support for Pride month
To recognise Pride, some of our senior members of staff have written statements of support and reflection.
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Trust CEO Paul Jenkins to retire at the end of September 2022
Paul Jenkins will be stepping down as CEO of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust in September 2022 after eight years at the helm.
NewsCelebrating our 2021/22 graduation at the People’s Palace
Last Saturday 7 May we celebrated graduation at the People’s Palace in Mile End for the class of 2021/22.
BlogDecade after decade, compassion remains at the heart of nursing
We now celebrate this as International Nurses Day, an opportunity to reflect on the unique contribution of nurses across the world.
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Trust welcomes three new Governors
The membership have elected three new Governors to the Council of Governors.
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John Lawlor to chair the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
The recently retired hospital and community mental health trust Chief Executive will be taking over from Paul Burstow.
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New Stakeholder Governor appointed
Peter Ptashko FRSA has been appointed as the new Stakeholder Governor for the Trust from March 2022.
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A ban on conversion therapy should include protections for trans people
The Government yesterday announced that the proposed ban on conversion therapy will not cover trans conversion therapy. We are disappointed at this decision.
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Letter in response to The Observer editorial on the Cass Review
Our CEO and Director of GIDS have published a letter in The Guardian in response to The Observer’s editorial on the Cass review.
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Notice of Council of Governors Elections
Notice is hereby given that elections will be held for the Council of Governors of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.
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Making a change through motivational interviewing
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a person-centred counselling style that can be used in many settings to facilitate positive change.
NewsNine new paid assistant psychologist posts for under-represented psychology graduates
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is supporting the Aspiring Clinical Psychologists (ACP) Access Scheme
NewsRead the new Tavistock and Portman green plan
In October 2020, the NHS became the world’s first health service to commit to reaching net zero, reducing its net carbon emissions to zero.
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Council of Governors – statement of persons nominated, October 2021
See which candidates have been nominated for our Council of Governors election.
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New specialist perinatal mental health postgraduate module launches nationally
A new postgraduate module in perinatal mental health has been launched aimed at enhancing the skills of people who work and train in perinatal health teams.
NewsMindworks Surrey – emotional wellbeing and mental health service using the THRIVE framework
We’re delighted to be part of the alliance of organisations working to deliver a new emotional wellbeing and mental health service for children and young people
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Notice of Council of Governors elections
Notice is hereby given that elections will be held for the Council of Governors for The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.
NewsThe THRIVE Framework for system change could help address the post-pandemic crisis in child and adolescent mental health
NHS Confederation Mental Health Network reveals a steep increase in demand for child and adolescent mental health services during the pandemic
NewsTrust and six partner organisations to support student mental health with new peer to peer mentoring service
Alongside six partners with Independent Higher Education (IHE), we have been awarded Office for Students funding to deliver mental health support for students.
News96% satisfaction rate for the Practice Supervisor Development Programme
The programme received a similarly high approval rating in its first two years.