THREAD: Heatwaves can be problematic for those with mental health conditions. They can present a range of challenges for people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and more. 🧵⬇️ [1/8] #Heatwave2022

The extreme heat can have serious consequences for those experiencing mental ill health. Make sure you stay cool, drink plenty of water and watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Link: Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather - gov.uk/government/pub…

It can be harder to manage your mental health when the temperature rises. If you are having thoughts to harm yourself or end your life, contact your local NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline. nhs.uk/service-search…

Some people with mental health conditions may not understand they are unwell, or that they need to take steps in the heat to prevent them becoming unwell. Make sure you check in on loved ones during the hot weather. gov.uk/government/pub…

Christmastime can be challenging for our mental health & wellbeing. #DidYouKnow that across the West Midlands, there are freephone 24/7 Urgent Mental Health Lines who can help support your mental wellbeing and where necessary, help you to access mental health care? (1/2)

📞Birmingham and Solihull 0800 915 9292 📞Black Country 0800 008 6516 📞Coventry and Warwickshire 0808 196 6798 📞Herefordshire and Worcestershire 0808 196 9127 📞Shropshire and South Staffordshire 0808 196 4501 📞North Staffordshire 0800 032 8728 (2/2)

🚨 Due to current technical fault that is impacting a number of emergency services, many 999 calls are not connecting. ☎️ Please dial 111 in an emergency until further notice. 💚 You can use NHS 111 Online to check for non-emergency medical concerns.

We are currently recruiting for mental health clinicians to work within our emergency operations centre. If you fancy a change, why not take a look jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

Why not take a look and apply to join me and my team in an exciting new project to improve the ambulance response to mental health?

🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨 Are you a paramedic keen to explore a specialist role in mental health? We have a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new project at WMAS as we introduce five new mental health response vehicles. Find out more on NHS Jobs ➡️ jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

Monday marks the start of the training for our new Specialist Mental Health Paramedics. This is a new and exciting role which will see us improve the care we are able to offer to those presenting to WMAS experiencing mental health crisis

This week our new SMHPs are receiving teaching and input from Maudsley Learning ahead of simulation training on Thursday and Friday and the launch of the new Mental Health Response Vehicles on Monday! Exciting times!

We're thrilled to, today, launch five brand-new Mental Health Response Vehicles (MHRVs) to provide enhanced assessment and care to patients of all ages. Head of Clinical Practice for Mental Health, Richard Corrall, tells us more...

I’m exceptionally proud of the team who are working hard to get this new service up and running and ensuring that patients with mental health needs get the best possible care.

Great to be joined by Dr Aidan Baron and Richard Armour at todays National Ambulance Mental Health Group to explore prehospital management of patient distress and agitation in Australian Paramedic Practice

Our Mental Health Response Vehicles have been active since December, but yesterday saw West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou rolling out the first of a new national specification of vehicles, which help us to offer a better patient experience. AM #MHRV

This World Suicide Prevention Day, remember you don’t have to go through tough times alone. Please save and share ❤️

When you surround yourself with amazing people who have great ideas on innovative ways to support paramedics caring for MH service users #MHSteeringgroup College of Paramedics Sasha Johnston YAS_Research Richard Corrall David Davis Katie Pavoni Emma Geis Jo Mildenhall CF 💛💜 Andrea James

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of West Midlands Ambulance Service’s new look Mental Health Response Vehicle (MHRV) service. Since its launch on 4th December 2023, the service has supported over 7,200 patients to access specialist mental health paramedics,

Mental health struggles are difficult no matter what day of the year they happen. 🫂 Did you know we have specialist Mental Health Response Vehicles to respond to patients experiencing mental distress or ill health? #BlueMonday is a myth, but the support you can get from West