Blog: Communicating Effectively While Wearing a Ma...
16 April 2021
We need to step up how we connect and engage with people when they can't see our facial expressions
Communicating Effectively While Wearing a Mask
16 April 2021
We need to step up how we connect and engage with people when they can't see our facial expressions
Introducing Our New Luton People Participation Lea...
12 April 2021
Upma Monga  is the Trust's new People Participation (PP) Lead for mental health and learning disabil...
Ramadan Mubarak To All Our Muslim Friends & Collea...
12 April 2021
The holy month of Ramadan starts this evening. 
Shop at Westfield Stratford and Get Your COVID Jab...
09 April 2021
Shopping Re-opens at Westfield Stratford on Monday - Drop in for Your COVID Vaccination Too!
Free Fast COVID-19 Testing Is Now For Everyone
09 April 2021
Now everyone can get tested twice a week - with or without symptoms. 
Global Health Day: Building a Fairer Healthier Wor...
07 April 2021
A focus on some of the Trust's international collaborative work. 
Live or Work in Newham? COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A Sessi...
07 April 2021
Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccination programme? Join in today. 
Seven Become One - Today
01 April 2021
The North East London Clinical Commissioning Group Launches Today.
World Autism Day: BBC Morning Live Focus On Hackne...
29 March 2021
The Trust's City & Hackney Autism Service works with the BBC to bring understanding. 
Nine ELFT Projects Shortlisted for HSJ Value Award...
23 March 2021
We are delighted to announce that Trust and partnership projects have been shortlisted nine times in the prest...
Join ELFT Day of Reflection Event at 11.45 am Toda...
22 March 2021
To reflect on the last 12 months and the impact of the pandemic on us all
Award Nomination for Amazing Palliative Care Team
22 March 2021
The Trust’s dedicated Macmillan Palliative Care Team in Bedfordshire have been nominated for a community...
ELFT is to be Lead Employer for COVID Vaccination ...
22 March 2021
The Trust will lead on recruitment of vaccination centre staff for North East London
Recognition for City & Hackney Specialist Psychoth...
18 March 2021
Team win national praise for work to digitise patient services.
Community Mental Health Transformation Funding For...
18 March 2021
Community mental health care in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes is set to be radically transformed thank...
Positive Early Engagement to Discuss Modernising M...
18 March 2021
Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton councils have been thanked for their invaluable comm...
Trust Team Wins HSJ Race Equality Award
18 March 2021
The Trust's People & Culture Team win a prestigious national award.
Join Our Online Day of Reflection Event - 23 March...
16 March 2021
Come together with others at ELFT to mark one year since lockdown
Beds Community Health Services: Regional Winners ...
15 March 2021
BCHS win the finals of the NHS Parliamentary Awards for the East of England Region.
Trust's Newham Service Shortlisted for Top Accolad...
15 March 2021
A Trust based Newham team have made it to the HSJ Value finals. 
New Chief Executive Appointed
12 March 2021
Paul Calaminus is the Trust's new Chief Executive Officer.
Talking About Poetry & Mental Health
10 March 2021
Katie O'Pray talks to Ben from the Trust's Break The Stigma Campaign
Eating Disorders Discussion - #EDAW2021
10 March 2021
Dr Nick Hawkes, Head of the Beds and Luton Adult Community Eating Disorders Service, chats with Heidi, a patie...
Perinatal Health Services: Removing Barriers To Ch...
08 March 2021
Funding is now available to support mums' involvement in perinatal health coproduction projects
Today Is International Women's Day 2021
08 March 2021
Recognising the important role women play in the NHS.
Back to School Blues - Supporting Your Child to Ad...
05 March 2021
Some tips to ensure returning to school is as stress free as possible
Continuing to Cope During Lockdown
05 March 2021
The Prime Minster has outline his road map but there is still a way to go
National Careers Week - Expanding The Primary Care...
05 March 2021
Interview with Leighton Buzzard Practice Manager Louise Cole
Ask For ANI - Support For Victims Of Domestic Abus...
03 March 2021
A codeword people can use in Boots & other pharmacies.
Spring Into The Fitness & Recovery Programme
03 March 2021
Set some goals to help get back into shape for summer. 
Build Back Fairer: Tackling Inequalities Post COVI...
01 March 2021
Dr Jessica Allen's online webinar hosted by ELFT is now available to view. 
Tower Hamlets: COVID-19 Vaccination Question Time
01 March 2021
An Ask The Experts Q&A Wednesday 10 March
The Trust and IT World Leader Cisco Systems Work T...
26 February 2021
Advanced technology systems allow people to access therapy. 
Teamwork Increases COVID Vaccine Uptake in People ...
25 February 2021
Bedfordshire staff came together to support one of the highest risk groups 
ELFT Collaboration Cited As Example of Future Care...
24 February 2021
Care model used by ELFT is an example of future good practice.
The Latest Advice Remains: Stay At Home
23 February 2021
The latest advice on beating COVID-19, plus the new roadmap out of lockdown
NHS England's Latest Vaccine Q&As
23 February 2021
NHS England's regularly asked questions about the vaccine.
New Health Centre Opens At Royal Wharf
23 February 2021
ELFT & partners celebrate the opening of a new health centre in east London.
'Tis The Season Of The HSJ Awards Judges Panels!
22 February 2021
Three ELFT teams are through as  HSJ Award finalists this year. 
Newham LGBTQ: Looking After Mind, Body & Spirit On...
19 February 2021
An online event for Newham's LGBTQ Community 
Supporting Quarantined Passengers in Newham
19 February 2021
Newham Talking Therapies service is providing mental health support to passengers in quarantine hotels in the ...
Celebrating Mental Health Nurses Day: Helping Othe...
19 February 2021
This Sunday is a time to celebrate our Mental Health Nurses.
An Online Event For Black Communities In City & Ha...
16 February 2021
Community Leaders answers your questions about the vaccine. 
Vaccine Support From Age UK
15 February 2021
A free home collection service for over 65s in east London. 
LIve Or Work In Tower Hamlets? Vaccine Hesitant? A...
11 February 2021
Hesitant about the vaccine? Come along & quiz the experts. 
New Appointment For Trust Chair
10 February 2021
A new appointment for Trust Chair Mark Lam 
Building The Future: Trust Apprentices In National...
09 February 2021
National Apprenticeship Week: Trust Apprentice Podiatrists share their stories.
Patient Perspectives Sought by Leighton Road Surge...
02 February 2021
Patient perspectives are being sought by Leighton Road Surgery as part of work to provide early diagnosis clin...
Celebrating LGBTQ History Month
01 February 2021
February is LGBTQ+ History Month. An opportunity to show our thanks to LGBTQ+ colleagues, service users and th...
Over 70? Live in North East London? Get Your Vacci...
29 January 2021
Everyone over 70 in north east London can now get their COVID-19 vaccination.
Meena's Story - Why I had the COVID Vaccine
29 January 2021
The loss of her brother and a duty to her community spurred one member of staff to have her jab
Reducing Inequalities: A February Webinar
28 January 2021
How can we work towards reducing health inequalities in 2021? 
Holocaust Memorial Day: Be The Light In The Darkne...
27 January 2021
ELFT Governor Beverley Morris shares her thoughts on Holocaust Memorial Day.
Why Vaccination Is Safe & Important
25 January 2021
The more people receive the vaccination, the safer we all are. 
Westfield COVID Vaccination Centre Opens
25 January 2021
ELFT is to run a new COVID Vaccination Centre for the public
'Let's Be Open About Mental Health:' A Pioneering ...
22 January 2021
The impact of a joint campaign to break down stigma around mental health.
COVID Vaccinations #HelpUsHelpYou
20 January 2021
NHS colleagues are receiving their COVID vaccinations at our new Westfield Vaccination Centre in East London.
Self-Compassion: A Collaborative Project
19 January 2021
A collaborative project in Beds & Luton aims to help people at this time. 
Live Or Work In Newham? Become A Vaccine Supporter...
18 January 2021
Help ensure the take-up rate for the COVID vaccine is a success. 
Pioneer Nurse Caroline First to Have Westfield COV...
15 January 2021
Nurse lead Caroline Ogunsola urges all staff to have the COVID vaccine when they can
The COVID Vaccine: An Online Q&A Invite
14 January 2021
Forthcoming COVID-19 Vaccine programme Q&A
Perinatal Service Engagement Forum
14 January 2021
An open invite has been issued for people who have used Bedfordshire and Luton Perinatal Mental Health Team to...
Virtual Fitness and Recovery Activities January
13 January 2021
Borough Support Available During Lockdown
12 January 2021
How to get support with food shopping, prescriptions & more. 
The Trust Is Looking To Recruit A Chief Executive ...
11 January 2021
The Trust is looking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer. 
Freephone Mental Health Crisis Lines in East Londo...
11 January 2021
Our mental health crisis lines in east London are now free to call. 
YouTube Channel Launch For Adults With Learning Di...
11 January 2021
ELFT Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities now have a YouTube Channel.
Former Chief Nurse Joins Trust as a Non-Executive ...
05 January 2021
A former Chief Nurse joins the Trust as a Non-Executive Director.
Beware of COVID Vaccination Scam
05 January 2021
Be alert to fake NHS vaccination forms asking for bank details.
Connecting Housebound Patients in Leighton Buzzard
04 January 2021
Leighton Road Surgery (LRS) have been chosen as one of 10 teams nationwide to develop a project that connects ...
See In The New Year At Home
31 December 2020
The message is clear: avoid crowds & stay at home to celebrate the New Year
A New Year's Honour For Beds & Luton Lead Nurse
31 December 2020
Trust nurse Debbie Buck is recognised for her services to the NHS.
Resolve to Quit Smoking This New Year
30 December 2020
The New Year is a good time to make the change and quit smoking for good. 
Looking After Your Mind, Mood and Mental Health We...
29 December 2020
Lack of routine and social restrictions can impact on our mental health wellbeing
Contact Your GP or Local Pharmacy if You Have a H...
28 December 2020
Your GP or local pharmacy should be your first port of call over the festive season
Approaching Christmas 2020
23 December 2020
With the sudden change in Tiers, many are facing a very different Christmas to their usual
Tier 4 Restrictions for London, Bedfordshire and L...
19 December 2020
People will have to stay at home for Christmas under Tier 4 restictions 
Trust to Provide New Partnership Maternal Mental H...
18 December 2020
The Tust is playing a key role in the launch of new a NHS Maternal Mental Health Service from April 2021.
'Our NHS 111 Team Are Here To Provide Mental Healt...
18 December 2020
Barry Chinnock, a member of the Bedfordshire and Luton 111 (option 2) mental health crisis team explains how t...
Seasonal Support for People Experiencing Homelessn...
17 December 2020
A successful partnership Christmas fair has provided warm clothes, food, help and advice for 126 people in Cit...
Professor Dame Donna Kinnair to Join ELFT as Non-E...
16 December 2020
Professor Dame Donna Kinnair is to join the Trust Board on 1 January 2021.
Reducing Mental Distress: WHO Collaboration Contin...
15 December 2020
The World Health Organisation's redesignates Newham based centre for a third time.
Help Us Improve LGBTQ Access To Services In Newha...
11 December 2020
Focus groups for LGBTQ+ Service Users are taking place in Newham.
Introducing Our New Head of People Participation
09 December 2020
Increased support for service users and People Participation (PP) leads across the Trust will be availabl...
New Issue of Creative Magazine Out Now
08 December 2020
An ELFT magazine made by Service Users and Carers is here. 
City & Hackney Xmas Fair for People Experiencing H...
07 December 2020
Warm clothes, food, help and advice will be available at a winter fair for anyone in City & Hackney withou...
New Base for Trust Teams in Dunstable
04 December 2020
A new site for Trust services has opened in Dunstable.
April 2021: Continue To Minimise Travel & Work Fro...
02 December 2020
National lockdown restrictions are now in place.
Community Mental Health Transformation Showcase
01 December 2020
A recording of last week's event to showcase the work of our Community Mental Health Transformation is now ava...
Join the NHS COVID-19 vaccine team
01 December 2020
Call out to health care professionals to join us in adminstering the COVID vaccine
Supporting Better Communication Between Staff Who ...
30 November 2020
ELFT is offering a free online course to staff to enhance family communication
Peer Support in Uganda- The Past, Present and Futu...
30 November 2020
Find out about progress so far and what's in the pipeline
The NHS Blood and Transplant Service Make An Urgen...
27 November 2020
How you can help support the national response to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Newham's New Diabetes UK Clinical Champion
27 November 2020
An ELFT clinician takes up an important new role as a UK Diabetes Clinical Champion.
Raising Awareness Of Domestic Abuse: 'You Are Not ...
25 November 2020
Today is the start of 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Abuse.
Questions About The Flu Vaccine? Join An Interacti...
24 November 2020
A series of free online NHS events where you can find out about more about the flu vaccine.
Bedfordshire Community Services: Finalists For NHS...
23 November 2020
It's through to the final round of the NHS Parliamentary Awards final for a Trust team. 
Thanking and Celebrating All Our Nursing Support W...
23 November 2020
We join with the Royal College of Nursing to celebrate Nursing Support Worker Day
ELFT Welcomes Richard Carr as Non-Executive Direct...
23 November 2020
New Non-Executive Director to bring key skills and knowledge to ELFT
Free Working in Mental Health Online Careers Event
20 November 2020
NHS teams and partners in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are hosting a free online event for anyone thi...
Newham Telehealth Team - Nursing Times Award Final...
20 November 2020
Nail-biting isn't Raguraman's style, but we were all rooting for the team at this week's national awards.
ELFT Team Finalists for HSJ Awards 2020
18 November 2020
Two ELFT services are nominated for a raft of awards this year. 
NHS 'Help Us Help You' Mental Health Campaign
18 November 2020
People with mental health worries are being urged to seek help in a new phase of the NHS’s Help Us Help ...
Islamaphobia Awareness Month
18 November 2020
ELFT is supporting Islamaphobia Week to tackle discrimination
Food Poverty: An Invite To Discuss
17 November 2020
Food poverty is a growing public health crisis Please join us for the discussion. 
Lockdown 2 - How Are You Doing?
17 November 2020
Dr Chloe Beale suggests ways to look after yourself and each other during lockdown 2
Messages of Mental Health Support at Train Station...
16 November 2020
Friendly faces and messages of help and support are on show at train stations in Bedfordshire and Luton as par...
Trust Leader Joins Pioneering Training Programme
13 November 2020
A pioneering training programme for Black, Asian and minority ethnic leaders.
Improved CQC Rating for Leighton Road Surgery
13 November 2020
A partnership approach involving staff and patients at Leighton Road Surgery has been praised after the practi...
Have a Safe Diwali
11 November 2020
Have a happy and COVID safe Diwali
Strengthening The Service User Voice in Hackney
10 November 2020
A survey aiming to help secure the health needs of Hackney residents.
Calling All City & Hackney Residents!
10 November 2020
18 November: A special online event on staying well this winter.
A Useful Phone Directory for Mental Health
10 November 2020
A useful directory for national mental health support.
Eating Disorders Service Early Intervention Fundin...
09 November 2020
Young people in Bedfordshire and Luton with eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are to get rapid&nbs...
Improving Black, Asian and minority ethnic communi...
04 November 2020
Forthcoming webinars aimed at improving peoples' experiences of mental health services. 
National Stress Awareness Day: Tools To Help
04 November 2020
NHS wellbeing webinars are supporting people manage stress and uncertainty.
Meds Safety Week 2-8 November 2020: Reporting Adve...
02 November 2020
Anyone can report a medcines concern to the Yellow Card Scheme
'Aiding the ELFT Spirit of Co-production'
02 November 2020
The FFT Survey matters and Trust staff explain why. 
Tackling BAME Health Inequalities: New Funding Ann...
30 October 2020
A message for people part of a community or faith organisation.
Hubble, Bubble, Avoid COVID Trouble This Halloween
29 October 2020
Newham London's Halloween message is good advice for everyone everywhere. 
Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Think Before U Cli...
28 October 2020
Scammers are finding more sophisticated ways to get to our information to defraud us
ELFT & Network Rail Join Forces For Mental Health
26 October 2020
ELFT mental health nurse in a pioneering new role on the railways. 
NHS Veterans' Champions: Sharon's Story
23 October 2020
Sharon Deans is supporting a Trust project to provide better connected NHS support for armed forces veterans a...
ELFT Paediatricians Speak Up for Children
23 October 2020
ELFT paediatricians draw attention to forgotten children during the pandemic. 
New Leadership Roles for Familiar Faces
23 October 2020
Three senior positions within the Trust have been filled by faces familiar to many colleagues. 
Parent Psycho-Education Training Programme Extende...
22 October 2020
NHS parent and carer psycho-education sessions are going county-wide and online following a successful roll-ou...
Feedback Improves Services: Why The NHS FFT Matter...
21 October 2020
Mid Beds based clinician Martin Orr describes why feedback matters. 
Stoptober 2020
21 October 2020
It's never too late to take the first step to stop smoking. Help is at hand.
The Local COVID-19 Alert Level Is Now High Across ...
16 October 2020
New restrictions are now in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus. 
Championing Diversity With The NIHR
16 October 2020
Lilu Wheeler describes her role helping to facilitate research projects with the NIHR. 
'Harnessing The Best of Research & Quality Improve...
16 October 2020
ELFT Chief Quality Officer Dr Amar Shah on the relation between quality improvement & research. 
'We Need More Clinicians To Come Forward With Rese...
15 October 2020
Improving life by joining academic research with practical experience.
First GP Drive-Through Flu Clinic Attended by 800 ...
14 October 2020
More than 800 people have been vaccinated after Leighton Road Surgery (LRS) held Leighton Buzzard’s firs...
'Black Voices Need To Be Heard' - Research Matters
14 October 2020
Dele Oladeji explains why Research matters.   
Finance Directorate Win Prestigious Accreditation
13 October 2020
ELFT's Finance Directorate gain a nationally recognised accreditation. 
Special Offers From Newham Talking Therapies
13 October 2020
Newham Talking Therapies have a range of services on offer.
'Back to Basics' Infection Prevention Campaign
13 October 2020
ELFT has launched an internal 'Back to Basics' campaign to support staff to keep everyone safe
Research Enriches Practice: A Clinician's Story
13 October 2020
A clinician describes how research helps to improve patient experience. 
Join Our Online Annual General Meeting (AGM)/Annua...
12 October 2020
The meeting will take place on 14 October 2020 from 4.00pm-5.30pm
On Track To Raise Mental Health Awareness
12 October 2020
The Back On Track Team raises Mental Health Awareness in October. 
NHS Veterans' Support: A Military Wife's View
12 October 2020
New Veterans' Champion Glynis Freeman has shared her insight as part of the Trust's work to provide better con...
The Friends & Family Test: Your Experience Matters
12 October 2020
The Friends & Family Test Is An Important NHS Feedback Tool. 
'Today’s Research Is Tomorrow’s Practice'
12 October 2020
Research and Innovation (R&I): An Important Part of ELFT's Work to Improve Patient Care. 
Launch of Premier League Football Mentoring Scheme...
10 October 2020
Young people in CAMHS services in Newham and Hackney will link with West Ham United and Arsenal
Go Red For Dyslexia Awareness
09 October 2020
Go Red for Dyslexia Awareness this month.
Bedfordshire Palliative Team Are Cavell Stars
08 October 2020
A prestigious Cavell Star Award has been presented to a dedicated specialist palliative care nursing team in B...
Today is Clean Air Day
08 October 2020
The NHS has set itself ambitious targets to reduce pollution. The Trust is working to meet them. 
World Mental Health Day 2020
07 October 2020
World Mental Health Day (WMHD) 2020 is being marked on Saturday (October 10).
Trust Testing Pioneering Quit Smoking Model
05 October 2020
A pioneering quit smoking model is being tested by the Trust. 
A Provider Collaborative for Young People
01 October 2020
Ten new NHS-Led Provider Collaboratives are now live including NCEL CAMHS Collaborative
A New Interim Chief Executive For ELFT
30 September 2020
Paul Calaminus is now Trust interim Chief Executive. 
Introducing our First Trust-Wide Director for Soci...
30 September 2020
Gill Williams has been appointed as the first Trust-wide Director of Social Work.
How CAMHS in Bedfordshire and Luton is Supporting ...
25 September 2020
A video has been produced to share how Bedfordshire and Luton CAMHS services are now operating in response to ...
Central Bedfordshire Community Mental Health Forum...
25 September 2020
More opportunities are available to help the trust transform its community mental health services for Central ...
Towards a Real & Sustained Reduction In Suicide
24 September 2020
ELFT hosted an online sharing and learning event on World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September. 
The NHS Parliamentary Awards 2020
21 September 2020
Three Trust services nominated for the prestigious NHS Parliamentary Awards. 
Pressure Ulcer App Launched for Carers Nationwide
10 September 2020
Carers across the country are now able to access a tool designed by a dedicated community matron to help ident...
Award Nomination for Pioneering Programme
10 September 2020
The Trust’s pioneering Service User-Led Accreditation programme has been shortlisted for two Patien...
New Edition of The Chameleon CAMHS newsletter
09 September 2020
Attached is the fourth edition of The Chameleon, a newsletter written and produced by service users of Bedford...
Thursday 10 September is Suicide Prevention Day
08 September 2020
Training, resources & events - to support people in crisis.
Supporting Armed Forces Veterans
07 September 2020
A call has been issued for colleagues, carers or service users to steer a project launched to better support a...
New Bedfordshire Community Epilepsy Specialist Nur...
07 September 2020
A new Bedfordshire Community Epilepsy Specialist Nurse Service has gone live.
Interim Chief Executive Announced for ELFT
03 September 2020
Deputy Chief Executive Paul Calaminus announced as interim chief executive
Say Hello to ELFT's New Black Taxi Driver
02 September 2020
A creative partnership with a local cabbie and the Trust
Beyond the Rainbow
28 August 2020
A series of online events  celebrating the achievements, culture and contributions of the LGBTQ+ communit...
East Ham Care Centre's Telehealth Team Shortlisted...
26 August 2020
For applying digital technology to increase service user wellbeing & efficiency.
The Unofficial Trust Anthem Studio Recording Has A...
26 August 2020
#ELFTin1Voice's Anthemic See Me As I Am Has Arrived! 
Please Take Part In The ELFT Carers Survey
26 August 2020
The survey is to understand how the health and situation of carers have changed during the lockdown.
New Director for New Primary Care Directorate
25 August 2020
The Trust is creating a new Directorate to support primary care services
Online Joint Annual Members Meeting/Annual General...
18 August 2020
Wednesday 14 October - from your own armchair!
Volunteer to Help Find the Vaccine for COVID-19
14 August 2020
We can all help with erradicating coronavirus
Podiatry Services Step Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
13 August 2020
Foothealth staff stepped in to help in a variety of ways
Trust Shortlisted for RCPsych Awards 2020
12 August 2020
The Trust is recognised for Outstanding Commitment to Sustainability/Green Care. 
Trust CEO Joins NHS People Plan Tweetchat Launch
11 August 2020
Dr. Navina Evans CBE and the nationwide #OurNHSPeople Plan Tweetchat.
Inpatient Dementia Assessment Unit to Move to Newh...
06 August 2020
Columbia Ward, Mile End Hospital to Move to East Ham Care Centre
Passionate About Healthcare? We Need You
06 August 2020
Join the ELFT Team as a Non-Executive Director 
Trust CEO: A Pledge To Reduce Ethnic Inequalities
06 August 2020
NHS senior leaders pledge to reduce ethnic inequalities in mental health care.
Hello, My Name Really Is...
04 August 2020
A movement to encourage staff to use their native name.
Positive Start to Luton Mental Health Engagement P...
04 August 2020
More than 40 service users and partner organisations have taken part in an online engagement forum to discuss ...
Compass Wellbeing Deliver Key Worker Swab Testing
04 August 2020
COVID-19 swab testing for key workers in Bedfordshire and Luton is being delivered by Trust partner Compass We...
Leighton Buzzard Flu Jab Poster Competition Launch...
03 August 2020
A poster competition for creative children has been launched by Leighton Road Surgery (LRS) as part of its wor...
Providing Mental Health Support for Police and the...
03 August 2020
Mental health clinical advisor Clare Howe talks about her role providing clinical support and signposting for ...
Partnership Mental Health Hub First Anniversary
31 July 2020
A partnership mental health hub that provides police and NHS help for the public and officers has been praised...
Your COVID Recovery - A New NHS Website Resource
31 July 2020
To support people with ongoing health problems on their road to recovery.
Celebrating Eid During South Asian Heritage Month
31 July 2020
Celebrating Eid: Masha Abdullah describes some culinary traditions. 
Narcissism: Trust Expert Dispels Misunderstandings
29 July 2020
Trust Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Lee Discusses Narcissism in This Months Vice Magazine.
#ELFTin1Voice - Come & Sing With Us!
29 July 2020
#ELFTin1Voice is back.  Join us! 
Recovery College Artwork Brightens Assessment Hubs
28 July 2020
Artwork has been installed at the Trust’s new mental health assessment hubs in Bedford and Lut...
Successful First Digital Wellbeing Games
28 July 2020
The efforts of more than 300 colleagues and service users have been praised after a week-long campaign to prom...
Keeping Safe - Track and Trace at ELFT Sites
24 July 2020
The Trust is introducing processes to keep on top of any outbreaks
New Central Beds Mental Health People Participatio...
24 July 2020
A familiar face to service users is the Trust’s new People Participation (PP) Lead for mental health ser...
Strengthening Primary and Mental Health Care Conne...
23 July 2020
A project to improve patient care by building better connections between NHS primary care and mental health se...
Quality Improvement Training for Service Users and...
23 July 2020
Carers and service users are being offered the opportunity to get involved in improving the quality of our ser...
Avoid The Three 'C's
22 July 2020
A useful poster resource to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
South Asian Heritage Month: A Family Story
22 July 2020
ELFT Project Manager Lilu Wheeler shares her family history
Eyes on the Prize for Beds and Luton Wellbeing Gam...
21 July 2020
Friendly competition is the name of the game for inpatient wards through a digital summer Bedfordshire and Lut...
Grit and Determination Wins the Day
20 July 2020
The story of 92 year old Sidney who caught cornavirus but wouldn't be defeated
Men's Suicide Prevention: A New ELFT Partnership
20 July 2020
A suicide prevention charity is running a new project that ELFT is supporting.
Beds and Luton Community Mental Health Care
17 July 2020
The public, partner organisations and colleagues are being asked for their views and ideas on changing how com...
'Not Afraid of Challenges' - Tower Hamlets Service...
16 July 2020
A dedicated Tower Hamlets service are RCNi Award Finalists.
Join Us In Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month
15 July 2020
It's time to celebrate our South Asian NHS colleagues' contributions this month. 
Stand as a Public Governor to Influence Local Care
15 July 2020
ELFT Governor Elections are open and we would like local people to consider standing.
Sexual Orientation Survey: ELFT Staff Respond
15 July 2020
ELFT staff were the largest group of respondents to this important survey. 
The King's Fund Praises ELFT's work on Race & Incl...
14 July 2020
A new report praises ELFT's work to make positive change happen. 
CAMHS: Challenging Isolation During COVID-19
13 July 2020
How one CAMHS team faced the challenge of engaging young service users during the lockdown. 
Dietitian Added to British Dietetic Association Ro...
09 July 2020
Dietitian Sarah Fuller has been recognised for her work on eating disorders
Snapshot From a COVID-19 Assessment Centre
09 July 2020
The Trust's Leighton Road Surgery was used as a COVID-19 assessment centre between April & June. 
Staff Benefit from Captain Sir Tom Moore's Epic Fu...
06 July 2020
ELFT's Charitable Fund received a generous donation for staff and service users
Keeping in Touch With Staff Who Are Shielding
06 July 2020
Shielding is not a choice, it is a clinical necessity. We need to support shielding staff 
From Nurse to Patient in Days: COVID-19 Blog
03 July 2020
As we approach the 72nd anniversary of the NHS, Nurse John Peers shares his account of contracting coronavirus...
Expanded Liaison & Diversion Service
03 July 2020
NHS England has awarded the Trust a five-year contract to provide a Liaison & Diversion Service (L&DS)...
ELFT Scoop Quality Improvement Leader as Advisor
01 July 2020
Former Scottish NHS Chief Executive Derek Feeley joins ELFT as an advisor. 
Newham Community Health Integrated Discharge Hub G...
26 June 2020
Community services in Newham rose to the challenge to get people home swiftly and safely
Supporting Colleagues Behind the Scenes During COV...
23 June 2020
Everyone has a part to play in keeping services functioning
Marking Windrush Day
22 June 2020
72 years later, we acknowledge the part the caribbean community has played in healthcare and all sectors of li...
ELFT Researchers Redeployed to Study COVID-19
22 June 2020
Rachel Stacey and Lauren Hickling, Clinical Studies Officers in ELFT changed tack to support the NHS COVID res...
Starting a New Job in Lockdown
18 June 2020
We hear from new employee Mohammed Rahman and his manager Joanna Kujoth
Carers Week - Rachel's Story
18 June 2020
Another of our Carer Stories this time from Rachel V
Men's Health Week - Taking That First Step
17 June 2020
In this conversation, James explores why is is hard for men to ask for help and what helps
Visiting Our Wards - Keeping Everyone Safe
15 June 2020
With visiting reinstated, the Trust has introduced special measures to reduce the spread of infection 
24hr NHS 111 Mental Health Crisis Support in Beds ...
15 June 2020
Mental health crisis support for all ages is now available 24hrs every day across Bedfordshire and Luton by ca...
Reflecting on Inequality
12 June 2020
ELFT's Deputy Chief Executive, Paul Calaminus, has recorded a message to staff
Statement from ELFT's Council of Governor's
12 June 2020
Statement from ELFT Council of Governors about #BlackLivesMatter
Carers Week - Ruth's Story
10 June 2020
COVID-19 has added to the pressures of being a carer but also brought new friends
New Bedfordshire Dementia Intensive Support Servic...
10 June 2020
A new Trust service has launched in Bedfordshire to help people with dementia stay out of hospital or mental h...
Carers Week - Mimi's Story
09 June 2020
There is nothing more rewarding in life than seeing your loved one make progress (Mimi aged 80)
Carers Week - X's Story
09 June 2020
In this moving account, hear how bowl of spaghetti bolognese can represent a lot!
New Programme Director for CAMHS New Models of Car...
08 June 2020
Today we welcome Dorian Cole who joins ELFT as Programme Director for CAMHS New Models of Care.
Phonelines Down at Crombie House CMHT, Leighton Bu...
08 June 2020
We're not having a good day here at ELFT with our phonelines. Apologies for the inconvenience
Supporting People After Cardiac Surgery in a Pande...
08 June 2020
Hear how the Cardiac Rehabiliation Team adapted to support worried patients
Carers Week - Nancy's Story
08 June 2020
In Carer's Week, we are hearing from carers about the ups and downs of being a carer
Powerful Sepsis Video for Healthcare Professionals
08 June 2020
A powerful video has been produced for healthcare professionals to promote the importance of identifying sepsi...
Reflecting on Inequalities by ELFT CEO
05 June 2020
In this video, CEO Dr Navina Evans CBE is reflecting on the global situation regarding inequalities.
Bedford Mental Health Virtual Feedback Session
04 June 2020
A virtual feedback session is being held for anyone who has been using our mental health services at Florence ...