The Spring edition of Shine magazine is here!

In this version, you can find out about:

  • Changing Minds; a unique and exciting project about mental health through the years with our partners at Lancashire Archives.
  • Sally Wall, one of our counsellors who is transgender. Her inspirational strength and resilience have led her to Barrow and a career as a counsellor, helping others.
  • Mevish Khan, who swapped working in the in a corporate role at Trust HQ to help deliver aid to victims of the recent earthquake in Turkey.
  • Our CEO Chris Oliver makes a commitment to our zero tolerance to racism campaign.
  • The success of two of our district nurses, who have given a service user a new lease of life and our Eating Disorders Service who’ve managed to substantially reduce waiting times for patients.
  • A service user named Matt, who been helped by our Forensic Autism Team after being referred to us following a conviction.
  • Follow one of our nursery nurses round for a day to understand what life is like on the Mother and Baby Unit.
  • Find out all about the role of a Trust governor.
  • Get to know Paul Jebb; one of our associate chief nurses who really champions the patient experience and service user involvement.
  • Hear about a member of staff’s unique proposal which landed him on BBC Breakfast.
  • Learn how to make some easy cookies or a chicken and spinach curry.

Shine aims to give an insight into our services, celebrates the wonderful work and achievements of our people, tell real stories, give informative updates and is for staff, service users, carers, partners and the wonderful people of Lancashire and South Cumbria who we serve.

So what are you waiting for? Read Shine magazine, we hope you enjoy it!