Have you recently used our Community Mental Health services? Lookout for the #CommunityMentalHealthSurvey arriving in the post soon. Your valuable feedback will help us improve the quality of our care and people’s experience.

🐾 Hettie loves coming to work almost as much as she loves the treats she receives while she's there! A familiar face around the Aldrington Centre in Hove, Hettie has become a much-loved member of the CAMHS team and a source of comfort for young people and colleagues alike.

It's Cycle to Work Day! Our colleagues Pers and Nicola are getting involved - a great reminder that every journey made by bike can make a difference. Whether you've never cycled before or not ridden in a while, it's a day to get on a bike and experience the mental, physical and financial benefits.

🌟 "Sometimes simply having her nearby helps someone stay in the room, join a conversation or take part in an activity that would otherwise feel overwhelming." This International Assistance Dog Week, we're celebrating Hettie and the positive impact she has on young people across Brighton CAMHS.

🐾 Meet Hettie, a six-year-old therapy dog making a big difference to young people accessing CAMHS in Brighton. By providing comfort, companionship and a calming presence, Hettie helps young people feel more at ease during appointments and supports them on their mental health journey.

During Brighton Pride, the NHS provides on-site first aid and walk-in urgent care centres. Download the NHS App and call '111' for quick health advice - select the mental health option if you need help for a mental health crisis.

Coming to #BrightonPride today? Watch out for members of our LGBTQIA+ Staff Network marching alongside colleagues from NHS Surrey & Sussex and give them a cheer! However you're celebrating, we wish you a safe and joyful Pride. Take care of yourselves and each other.

Are you feeling anxious or low? Chat anonymously to a mental health professional by texting the word SUSSEX to 85258 for free, confidential support by text message, available 24/7. Find out more about Text SUSSEX: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/your-mental-health/getting-help/text-sussex-85258

Worried about your mental health or someone you care for? Here's how to get help. Find out more: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/about-us/news-events/how-are-you-really-feeling

Need same or next day help with your mental health? Find your nearest Staying Well service - available in Brighton, Crawley, Eastbourne, Hastings and Worthing, no appointment needed. Find out more: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/your-mental-health/getting-help/staying-well-services

Have you had a chance to read the summer 2026 edition of Partnership Matters? Inside, you'll find updates on the rollout of our Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams, a virtual ward pilot keeping older adults out of hospital, and much more. Read the issue: https://ow.ly/7vQq50Zrh3W

Calling all SPFT staff - have you got that #fridayfeeling?! Why not do something amazing today and nominate one of your colleagues for a Positive Practice Award. Go to the staff intranet to find out more about the award categories and make your nomination! #awards #PPA26

Congratulations to Claire Butler, Pharmacy Technician at Sussex Partnership, who has been shortlisted for Pharmacy Technician of the Year at the APTUK Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition Awards 2026!

Proudly supporting Worthing Pride! 🌈 Thank you to everyone who attended, marched and volunteered to make the day a welcoming and positive celebration. We’re proud of our NHS colleagues championing inclusion, kindness and respect every day. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🩵 #WorthingPride #Pride #NHS

SPFT staff - nominations for our 2026 Positive Practice Awards are open! Recognise and thank a colleague who's gone the extra mile and made a real difference over the past year. Find out more about the award categories and how to write a winning nomination on the staff intranet.

The summer 2026 edition of Partnership Matters is now available, featuring the rollout of our 15 Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams (NMHTs), a virtual ward pilot, COAST's impact on young people, and more. Read the issue here: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/about-us/news-events/partnership-matters

Our Sussex Partnership Conference is well under way! So far we’ve learnt about Continuous Quality Improvement and Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework, plus we’ve heard from services such as Multiple Admissions Pathway, Staying Well and more. #SussexPartnershipConference2026

The Sussex Partnership Conference is now underway! #SussexPartnershipConference2026

Wishing everyone in the Armed Forces community a very happy #ArmedForcesDay. Thank you for everything you do. @ArmedForcesDay

Congratulations to Bex Dew and Laura Wannerton from our Neurodevelopmental Service, who have received prestigious Chief Nursing Officer Awards from NHS England 👏 A fantastic achievement and so well deserved. We’re incredibly proud of you both 💙

Today we’re proud to recognise #ReservesDay 2026 and say thank you to all those who balance their NHS roles with service in the Armed Forces Reserve.

🌈This Pride month, remember you don't have to face things alone. If you, or someone you care about is struggling with their mental health, support is available. Find the right support for you: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/about-us/news-events/how-are-you-really-feeling

Mental health services are here for everyone and offer a safe, welcoming space to talk about how you're feeling. Connect with LGBTQ+ inclusive mental health support through MindOut. For other local services visit: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/about-us/news-events/how-are-you-really-feeling

Today we say thank you to our Estates & Facilities teams 🛠️✨ Your work keeps our services safe, efficient and ready to deliver care every day. We couldn’t do it without you! #EstatesAndFacilitiesDay

This Pride Month, we recognise the importance of inclusion at SPFT, where everyone is welcome, respected and valued for who they are. We recognise this is a challenging time for the trans community, and we stand with our LGBTQIA+ colleagues, patients and communities.

We’re proud to retain our Veteran Aware status following our one-year review 🎉 A big thank you to our staff for their continued work supporting the Armed Forces community 💙 #VeteranAware #NHS #ArmedForces

Volunteers' Week runs from Monday 1 - Sunday 7 June, which celebrates and recognises the contributions of volunteers. Thank you to our volunteers who play an invaluable role in enhancing care and support, and thank you to our staff members who support and work alongside them.

If you're feeling low or struggling to cope this bank holiday weekend, text SUSSEX to 85258 for free, confidential support, available 24/7. Find out more about Text SUSSEX: sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/.../get.../text-sussex-85258

Worried about your mental health or someone you care for? Here's how to get help. sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/about-us/news-events/how-are-you-really-feeling

The theme for this year's Mental Health Awareness week is Action, and in this video, Expert by Experience Dulcie talks about what that means to her. "To me, action means speaking up, questioning things, and trying to improve situations, whether that's for yourself or for other people."