Talking #TeamCWPT blog

From starting as a 19-year-old at a psychiatric hospital to over 40 years of dedicated service, Carol Watson shares a heartfelt and remarkable journey in the NHS.

From student mental health nurse in 1990 to Head of Service for Talking Therapies, Sheri Ashton reflects on 35 years of growth, leadership, and dedication to patient care.

In the latest Talking #TeamCWPT blog we spoke to Chris about his journey to the Trust and psychology, the small moments that have a big impact, and the importance of allyship as a member of the LGBT staff network.

This Volunteers' Week (1 - 7 June), we caught up with Jon and Nunu about their motivations for volunteering and how they are supporting patients, families and carers in our mental health services. 

Alex Lowman has over 20 years' experience working with children with learning disabilities, adults with brain injuries and older people, using music as a therapeutic tool to help people feel heard, valued and understood.

For Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we caught up with Helen about her role as a family therapist in Type 1 Diabetes and Disordered Eating Service (T1DE).

For LGBT History Month, we caught up with Dr Alex Cotton about her many career achievements, her impact in mental health, and why making space for LGBT voices matters.  

Apprenticeships are more than qualification. At CWPT they empower our people to grow, lead and improve the care we provide. This National Apprenticeship Week, we're proud to shine a light on two colleagues who have taken different directions in their apprentice journeys.

In the run up to Christmas we caught up with learning disability nurse, Vicky, about her career journey to Ashby House and bringing the magic of Christmas to the service.

Meet Taiwo, one of our brilliant ward support volunteers dedicating his time to our mental health services in Coventry. Discover the powerful impact his role had had on him, and those he supports.

Julie Frake-Harris joined CWPT as our Chief Operating Officer in May this year. With an NHS career that has spanned over 27 years across 5 areas, it all started when Julie joined the NHS as a personal assistant. Read her inspiring career story.