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EPUT makes immediate improvements following CQC visit as part of wider safety measures 

Employment support service helps more than 80 people find work

 The Integrated Employment Service helps people receiving secondary mental health care settle into paid employment.

Festive food hampers delivered to inpatient wards

Patients who are spending Christmas away from loved ones will receive the special deliveries of mince pies, biscuits, cakes and crisps.

Perinatal mental health expert delivers international training course

Dr Rina Gupta, a perinatal psychiatrist, led a virtual three-day training programme to midwives, psychologists and psychiatrists caring for new and expectant mothers with mental health problems in Malta. 

EPUT appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Alex Green  brings a wealth of experience to the role having worked in health and social care for more than 25 years.

EPUT psychiatrist highlights how hip-hop can tackle mental health stigma in leading medical journal

The article by Akeem Sule is published in the British Medical Journal.

Help raise money for our NHS charity while you shop this Christmas

Members of the public can raise money for the Trust’s Charitable Funds every time they shop on Amazon by signing up to Amazon Smile

EPUT statement on HSE prosecution

Statement from Paul Scott, Chief Executive.

Proud to be a Veteran Aware trust

We have been formally recognised as a Veteran Aware trust, providing the best care for veterans and driving forward improvements in their care throughout the NHS.

EPUT nurse wins national award

A look back on Black History Month 2020 at EPUT

We spoke to David Uzosike, interim chair of the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff network at EPUT, to gather his reflections on the success of Black History Month this year:

High tech sensors introduced on EPUT mental health wards to enhance safety

Innovative technology is being installed on mental health wards across Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) as part of a programme to continuously improve patient safety.