Black History Month is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society. We will be hosting a variety of celebration events throughout October. Read more: bit.ly/3rvuaC6 #BlackHistoryMonth2023

The baking continues 😃 a Saturday well spent on Team Avenham PICU I say!! Fantastic effort by a patient whose skills have been put to the test with this caramel cake for Nursing Times #NTAwards 🎉🌈😋 #recovery #MentalHealthAwareness @LSCftCulture #baketocelebrate #75yearsofNHS

Steph the OT on Scarisbrick ward, has supported patients to access coping strategies -to help any feelings of low mood, anxiety and also as a form of a distraction technique. These are colourful grab envelopes are available to anyone who feels that they need them 💚

The Team Avenham PICU embracing promoting recovery based activity on the ward. This evening a fun games night enjoyed by all 💙 Nic Nolan Rebekah Nwaka Abi Hilton Lisa smith @MorettaRuss Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Continuing the fun with Karaoke 💙😁 Nic Nolan Rebekah Nwaka Lisa smith @MorettaRuss abi

Our positive affirmation display for World Mental Health Day 2023 Team Avenham PICU Nic Nolan Gemma Conway Rebekah Nwaka Abi Hilton Lisa smith @MorettaRuss

Such amazing collaboration with our service users and staff for WMHD 2023 💙

‘HCSW’s are part of a pivotal multi-disciplinary team who deliver safe, effective care to our service users’ 💙 Prof Paul 💙RN MA OStJ Prof of Practice gives a special message to our colleagues during Healthcare Support Worker week. Apply now: tinyurl.com/33swfpf7

We’ve been super busy making these little ones for next week 👻 Nic Nolan Team Avenham PICU @Nurse_Oldham

Trans and non-binary peer support group, Inclusivity @ Preston, is running once again tomorrow evening from 6-8pm at the Harrington Building at UCLan. To register attendance and to find out more please call 0800 183 1486

Congratulations Deborah on completing your preceptorship. We are all proud of you and are looking forward to see you continue on the band 5-6 development programme. 💙 Nic Nolan @Nurse_Oldham Rebekah Nwaka Abi Hilton Lisa smith @MorettaRuss

Everyone enjoyed the Halloween themed well-being Wednesday activities and prizes. Thank you to @Nurse_Oldham and our amazing OT and health and well-being team for organising this 💙 Nic Nolan @Nurse_Oldham Rebekah Nwaka Lisa smith Abi Hilton @MorettaR

Continuing well-being Wednesday with showing appreciation. Tolu had the most wonderful feedback from her colleagues on opening our recognition box 💙🙌 thank you Mikaela for organising 💙 Nic Nolan Rebekah Nwaka Abi Hilton Lisa smith @MorettaRuss

Last post from our well-being Wednesday to show our appreciation to our wonderful OT Tracy 💙 You are greatly appreciated by both the service users and the team, thank you! 💙😊🙌 @NicNolan Gemma Conway Rebekah Nwaka Lisa smith @MorettaRuss Abi Hilton

We have a number of volunteer roles available across the trust. Even if its only an hour or 2 a week, it could make a big difference to someone's life. lscft.nhs.uk/vacancies/volu… Prof Paul 💙RN MA OStJ Prof of Practice Experience and Engagement Team @LSCFT Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Community Roots LSCft Lesley Whittaker

Celebrating Dia de Los Muertos with traditional Pan de Muertos baked by our wonderful El Salvadoran HCA - Maggie! She taught the staff and patients about the circle of life through this sweet citrussy treat ❤️

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! We are looking for someone keen to get involved in our LGBT+ women peer support group. To find out more email volunteer manager [email protected]

Thanking Team Avenham PICU for their recent hard work for our accreditation today! Whatever happens, you all did me proud 👏

Back home after a day spent on Team Avenham PICU today! I saw how this team really make a difference for the people they support. Thank you Claire Shaw, Nic Nolan & everyone else we met for making us feel welcome & for coming to the autism workshop MarkCappy84 Abi Hilton

Fantastic news for the team today, we have achieved our silver SPPA accreditation 🙌 Next step working towards gold.💙 Nic Nolan Claire Shaw Abi Hilton @Nurse_Oldham Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust