Senior physiotherapist, Emma Lee, has written a personal and poignant story about loneliness. She shares her own story, offers useful support to those of us who may need it and suggests something we can all do to help us understand each other. Feeling lonely isn’t necessary an indicator of mental health problems but the twoContinue reading “Loneliness”
Author Archives: Arts Team
The Arts Team want your shoes!
We, the Arts Team, are showcasing staff shoes in a series of photographs, for our Stepping Out exhibition this summer. The exhibition will be at York hospital and on CultureClub.Social. We would love to hear from staff who have a special pair of shoes that help them step outside of work into another world. DoContinue reading “The Arts Team want your shoes!”
Mental Health Awareness Week
9 – 15 May 2022 Trust Mental Health First Aiders Here’s a shout out to our 92 trained Mental Health First Aiders, who are a really welcome addition to our Trust wellbeing support. They are the first point of contact at work for any mental health issues or concerns and are available to any staffContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Week”
Brittany Davis
Brittany applied to exhibit her photography at York Hospital. The Arts Team found her story compelling and spoke volumes of how well the arts support wellbeing. We invited her to exhibit alongside Charley Perryn to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week. All was going well, until we received an email from Britt which read somethingContinue reading “Brittany Davis”
May ‘s Creative Challenge
Recycled Creatures If you have wandered down the main corridor of York Hospital recently you will have noticed local artist, Lucy Monkman’s amazing creations in the 3D exhibition space. The exhibition shows some of the projects that Lucy created from recyclable materials available in the home. The food and drink packaging brought home by herContinue reading “May ‘s Creative Challenge”
The Dinner Guest
In aid of World Book Night, visit the Libraries at York or Scarborough between Wednesday 20th and Friday 22nd April to collect your free copy of ‘The Dinner Guest’, a murder mystery thriller from BP Walter.
What’s On
Pint of Science festival and a new independent film club! PINT OF SCIENCE Global science festival 9 -11 May 2022 There are three staff members talking from the Trust for the great National ‘Pint of Science’ festival – Jillian Webster, Luke Madge and our very own Griselda Goldsbrough from the Arts Team! A series ofContinue reading “What’s On”
Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group April 2022
The Book Group met to discuss The Little Dreams of Lara Cliffe by Milly Johnson. The group was divided on this book – some enjoyed the light-hearted escapism of Lara’s hen do in Amsterdam, whereas others felt the story was a bit too clichéd. Though it wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and there is perhaps lessContinue reading “Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group April 2022”
April’s Creative Challenge
Collage Artist Tanya McLelland is currently exhibiting her colourful mixed media and collage artworks, inspired by her neighbour’s garden, in the main corridor at York Hospital. You can find out more soon on our exhibitions page. Meanwhile, in the York renal unit, volunteer Emma Mckenzie has been working with patients to create pots of flowersContinue reading “April’s Creative Challenge”
Artist Showcase – Jose Gonzalez
(Photo Credit – Time Out) Who they are Jose Gonzalez is a Swedish singer and songwriter, who has a very distinct folk and indie pop sound. Gonzalez was born on July 31st, 1978 in Gothenburg, Sweden. His first musical success was in the formation of the band Junip who released their first EP in 2000,Continue reading “Artist Showcase – Jose Gonzalez”
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