Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

From today we are now the North London NHS Foundation Trust! Follow us on our new organisation's page to join us on this exciting journey! #WeAreNLFT

🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the official launch ofNorth London NHS Foundation Trust! This milestone, following approval by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for mental health care in North London. Thank you to all our dedicated staff for all the work that has gone into preparing for this! Follow our exciting journey on our new page North London NHS Foundation Trust

To wrap up Black History Month 2024 and honour Caribbean veterans, we're delighted to share a short film directed by our service user / carer Governor Neil Davies. The video, made by members of the veterans' service users group at St Pancras, features author and historian Maureen Dickson who presents highlights from her research of the life of these remarkable men. Neil, who is also Governor Sponsor of the Veteran’s Group and belongs to the Governors’ Working Groups, said: "As veterans and ex-soldiers, we felt an honour to celebrate and remember those, who came and not only fought for our democracy but came back and helped rebuild the country after war. We did not receive the credit for our service at that time, however, we hope our descendants can take pride in their service. I certainly, think, it's an inspirational story and needs to be told across the widest horizon possible." Watch the film 👉 https://bit.ly/4e4iybz

Last night we held our last AGM as the North London Mental Health Partnership. It was fantastic to see so many members of the public, staff, service users and carers come together to look at our achievements from the past year and look forward as we become North London NHS Foundation Trust on Friday 1 November. Guests were able to visit service stalls to learn more about our initiatives and upcoming projects. Later, we heard from our Executive Team and members of our Youth Board, young people with lived experience in our Children’s and Young People’s Services, who shared insights on the value of co-production and the impact of lived experiences in shaping future services. Thank you to everyone who joined us! You can read a summary of our annual reports here: https://bit.ly/4e9X8K6

As part of our Black History Month celebrations across the Partnership, our CAMHS team brought together staff across their Barnet, Enfield and Haringey sites for a brilliant celebration! From engaging panel discussions on reclaiming narratives to historical music games and a feast of traditional foods, it was a meaningful time to reflect and honour Black history and culture. Thanks to the CAMHS team and everyone who joined in to make this celebration so impactful!🖤 #BlackHistoryMonth

📅 Last spaces remaining! 📅 Join us tomorrow for our Annual General Meeting at the Wellcome Collection in central London from 5–7pm! Join us for: ✨ Reflections on the past year ✨ A look at our future plans as we become the North London NHS Foundation Trust on Friday 1 November ✨ Stalls to learn more about our services ✨ Plus, tea, coffee, and refreshments! Everyone’s welcome! Sign up now! 💬 https://lnkd.in/erV-SZJ3

Congratulations to our Chair, Lena Samuels, and our Chief Executive, Jinjer Kandola, who have both been recognised as amongst the most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health nationally, in the Health Service Journal's annual list, published yesterday. Lena is amongst the Alumni for her work as Chair of the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, as well as the North London Mental Health Partnership. Jinjer is on the main list of the most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic leaders in health. We’re incredibly proud of their achievements and grateful for their continued work in improving health services across our boroughs and the country . 💙 🙌👏 Read more 👉https://bit.ly/3Yzv0vg

Did you know the NHS Staff Survey is one of the largest of its kind in the world?   The annual survey is one of the best ways for NHS staff to anonymously share their feedback on their role, organisation and the wider NHS.   We each have a voice that counts and we want all our staff to have an opportunity to have their say. By sharing feedback, experiences and ideas, the staff survey helps us understand what it’s like to work here and what improvements can be made.   The survey helps us:   👂Listen to our staff and find out what matters to them   🔍Identify where to focus our attention and key areas for change   📈Find out what improvements can be made   😃Measure job satisfaction and how we improve opportunities and retention   If you work with us, we want to hear from you. To have your say check your inbox for an email from Picker (picker_surveys@picker.org) with the subject line ‘Staff Survey 2024’.   Remember the survey is confidential and only takes 15 minutes to complete.   #NHSStaffSurvey #WeEachHaveAVoiceThatCounts

Today marked the second session of our NHS Leadership Forum, and it was fantastic to welcome so many new faces! 🎉 We kicked off with insightful updates from our executive team as we move towards becoming one new trust, focusing on how we can best support our staff and service users during this transition. A big thank you to our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team in Barnet for sharing their incredible work — your dedication to delivering top-quality care is truly inspiring. 🙌 We then explored the Leadership Framework, discussing the importance of compassionate leadership in fostering a positive culture and driving meaningful change. 💡 The session closed with an engaging Q&A with our exec team, where we tackled key questions from across the organization. 💬

There are less than 2 weeks to go until our Annual General Meeting (AGM)! Will we see you there? Our AGM, taking place in central London on Tuesday 29 October, will be a wonderful opportunity to share with you the Partnership's highlights, successes and achievements over the last year and a chance to look to our exciting future as an organisation. 🔗 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/erV-SZJ3