Stimulating Discussion at Annual General Meeting
18 October 2019
Over 140 people came along to hear about partnership working in healthcare
ePrescribing in Bedfordshire and Luton
18 October 2019
New technology is being introduced to replace handwritten prescription charts across NHS mental health inpatie...
£2.35m for People With Mental Health Needs Sleepin...
17 October 2019
East London will benefit from £2.35m to support vulnerable homeless people in the capital
City & Hackney Dementia Service Launch Event
16 October 2019
The Trust's City & Hackney Dementia Service is launching with a special event on 28th October. 
New-Look Contact Centre Tops 100,000 Calls
16 October 2019
A new-look contact centre for Bedfordshire Community Health Services (BCHS) has taken nearly 120,000 calls sin...
Health Research in East London Conference 2019
15 October 2019
It was a packed house on 2 October 2019 for the 17th annual Health Research Conference
International Academic Partnership
11 October 2019
ELFT developed a master programme (MA) in Clinical Psychology with Body Psychotherapy Certificate in collabora...
PsychTech Conference 2019 - Speakers Announced
11 October 2019
We have some great speakers lined-up for this ground-breaking conference
Trust Mental Health Teams Win National Positive Pr...
11 October 2019
Two ELFT teams win prestigious awards at the National Positive Practice in Mental Health Awards 2019 ceremony....
Every Mind Matters on World Mental Health Day
10 October 2019
The launch of a new national digital platform to support peoples' mental health.
Newham Crisis Line & Home Treatment Team Number Ch...
07 October 2019
The Newham Mental Health Crisis Line & Home Treatment Team phone numbers change today. 
World Mental Health Day 2019
30 September 2019
Raising awareness of the scale of suicide around the world – and the role each of us can play to h...
Mental Heath Care Transformation Funding Win
30 September 2019
Community Mental Health care in north east London is set to be radically transformed.
Book Your Place at Our AGM on 9 October 2019
30 September 2019
Our AGM is happening at Hamilton House, Mableton Place, Kings Cross, London WC1H 9BD, 4.30 pm -7.30 pm 
ELFT Attains 'Employer With a Heart' Recognition
26 September 2019
ELFT has received the 'Employer With Heart' recognition by 'The Smallest Things' charity which promotes the he...
Tower Hamlets Occupational Therapists Feature in N...
26 September 2019
Two Tower Hamlets occupational therapists feature in this film to mark Inclusivity Week
ELFT Peer Support Training First to be Accredited ...
26 September 2019
Tower Hamlets Peer Support Training has received Royal College of Psychiatrists CCQI accreditation
Helping Female Trauma Victims
23 September 2019
Organisations from across Luton attended a conference focussed on improving the help available to women who ha...
The ELFT Promise - What's Your View?
23 September 2019
We are looking at creating a promise statement that will help reinforce the identity of the Trust and we would...
ELFT Non-executive Director in BAME 100 Business L...
20 September 2019
Non-executive Director Anit Chandarana has been voted onto BAME 100 Business Leaders index
Good Clinical Practice in Research: Training
20 September 2019
Research support service Noclor is training at the Trust in November. 
'Facilitating Positive Change' - People Participat...
17 September 2019
The positive impact of People Participation team to the work of the Council of Governors.
Open Invite for Bedford Feedback Sessions
17 September 2019
Two informal drop-in sessions have been arranged for service users and carers to provide feedback about mental...
Extended Crisis Service Focus Group
13 September 2019
The first in a series of public focus groups has been held to shape new 24-hour extended mental health crisis ...
Body Positive Fashion Show Coming to Bedford
12 September 2019
Bedfordshire & Luton Recovery College welcome you to a glittering fashion show on October 10.
'Suicide Prevention is Everyone's Business'
10 September 2019
On World Suicide Prevention Day - ELFT's work to support people.
Helping Prevent Crisis: The Lighthouse Project
10 September 2019
A spotlight on the Lighthouse Project in Leighton Buzzard. 
Powerful Patient Stories at Sepsis Conference
10 September 2019
Powerful patient stories of sepsis – and best practice to tackle the deadly condition – have been ...
'A Privilege to Help Someone Rebuild Their Life'
09 September 2019
On World Suicide Prevention Day, An ELFT Occupational Therapist shares her experience. 
Mental Health Crisis Support for Young People
09 September 2019
World Suicide Prevention Day is on 10 September. Services exist to support young people in crisis. 
City & Hackney Crisis Cafe Is For Everyone
04 September 2019
More than just a place for a cuppa - the City & Hackney Crisis Cafe. 
Supporting People in Mental Health Crisis
04 September 2019
Read about getting help in crisis ahead of the Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2019.
Help Shape Expanded Mental Health Crisis Service
03 September 2019
NHS staff and service users are being asked to help shape new 24-hour extended mental health crisis care acros...
CAMHSTalk.com Broadcasts Soon
30 August 2019
Bedfordshire & Luton CAMHS launch their dedicated podcast channel on 9th September. 
Bedfordshire & Luton Recovery College Welcomes You
30 August 2019
Bedfordshire & Luton Recovery College launches its new Prospectus on Wednesday 4th September. 
Join the ELFT Team as a Non Executive Director
29 August 2019
We're looking for someone with connections and in depth knowledge of Luton and Bedfordshire
Teams Shortlisted for PPiMH Awards 2019
29 August 2019
Three of ELFT’s mental health services were nominated for four categories for the 2019 Positive Practice...
Luton Women's Mental Health Conference
27 August 2019
A conference is being held to focus on developing a trauma-informed approach to women’s mental health in...
ELFT Announces Exciting Line-up for Annual Meeting...
27 August 2019
This year's theme is Working in Partnership:  Building Relationships and Learning From Local Communities
Big ELFT Raffle for Charity
27 August 2019
How you can support an important charity that works to support homeless young people.
Heatwave: Top Tips to Stay Cool and Comfortable Th...
23 August 2019
We're in for a hot August Bank Holiday. Top tips for keeping cool and comfortable
Congratulations to our Pioneering Nursing Associat...
22 August 2019
The first cohort of Nursing Associate forging the way for others to follow
Trust Nominated for HSJ Awards 2019
21 August 2019
The Trust has been nominated for a national award for its work on Staff Engagement. 
Trust Teams Nominated for RCPsych Awards 2019
21 August 2019
The prestigious Royal College of Psychiatrists' Awards see three Trust teams nominated this year. 
Trailblazer Project for City and Hackney, Bedfords...
19 August 2019
The Trust is proud to be involved in NHS England's Trailblazer Programme. 
2019 People Participation Award Winners
15 August 2019
Wednesday 7 August was a special day of celebration across the whole of the Trust. 
FTSE 100 Report 2019 Highlights Trust CEO Dr Evans
12 August 2019
A FTSE report highlighting BAME board talent includes Trust CEO Dr Navina Evans.
'Marvellous' News for Newham Children
12 August 2019
Young people in Newham are getting a Marvellous boost to their care.
Lush Donation for Bedford CAMHS
05 August 2019
A public thank you has been issued to Lush by grateful staff for a generous donation to support a self-soothin...
BLMK Plan for Health and Care Transformation
02 August 2019
A campaign about the future of health services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) is underway...
Primary Care at Home Service Launched
31 July 2019
Primary Care at Home (PCaH) teams have been launched by Bedfordshire Community Health Services (BCHS).
PsychTech Conference - 22 November 2019
30 July 2019
'FUTURE DYSTOPIAS NOW' debates whether technology is being scapegoated to explain societal issues th...
New Mindful Activities in Bedfordshire
29 July 2019
Rock climbing and swimming sessions in Flitwick have been added to a programme of healthy mind and body commun...
The City & Hackney Recovery College
26 July 2019
City & Hackney Recovery College has created a film to explain just how important the work it is doing is t...
Partnership to Tackle Loneliness
25 July 2019
The ‘Groups 4 Health’ program that tackles loneliness and social isolation among service users in ...
Staying Cool and Well During the Hot Weather
23 July 2019
Tips for staying cool and remembering to check on vulnerable neighbours
Bedfordshire Podiatrists Pioneer Good Practice
18 July 2019
A pioneering team of Podiatry specialists are helping to improve the quality of life for older residents in ca...
Suicide Prevention Conference
17 July 2019
Powerful perspectives from service users and staff were shared at the Trust-wide Suicide Prevention Conference...
Trust Hosts Successful 'Our NHS People' Tweetchat
12 July 2019
'Our NHS People' was the theme of a live tweetchat hosted by the Trust this week. 
Pride Jubilee Celebration
11 July 2019
ELFT Bus rides in to celebrate Pride Jubilee in London on 7th July.
Trust Homeless Team Win National Award
10 July 2019
A Trust team of specialist clinicians who work with homeless people win a prestigious national award.
Springboard for Staff
10 July 2019
Fresh participants have celebrated completing the Women’s Springboard Development Programme.
London Healthy Workplace Award for Trust
10 July 2019
The Trust has been awarded a Healthy Workplace Award, an accreditation scheme led by the Mayor of London.
Tower Hamlets Crisis House Wins National Award
09 July 2019
Congratulations to the specialist housing provider Look Ahead, and mental health services in Tower Hamlets
Animal Assisted Therapy Launch
05 July 2019
ELFT proudly launched Animal Assisted Therapy in Newham on Thursday 27 June 2019.
Trust Nurse Wins Prestigious Award
04 July 2019
Trust Lead Nurse Rachel Luby strikes gold at the annual RCNi Awards. 
Positive and Collective Leadership in ELFT
03 July 2019
Chief Executive Dr Navina Evans has discussed the Trust's progressive approach to leadership.
Healthier Living Learning Disabilities Project
01 July 2019
A project has been launched by the Trust to broaden how it can help People who have a Learning Disability (LD)...
Stand as a Governor to Influence Healthcare Locall...
01 July 2019
ELFT is looking for local people to help us in our work. Join us!
Successful Trust Social Work Conference
27 June 2019
What do you call 125 social workers in one room? Noisy and creative!
Trust Homeless Team Win Parliamentary Award
24 June 2019
Award winning Homeless Pathway Team ensuring homeless people are treated with dignity and respect
Shadow Secretary Visits Homeless Medical Centre
21 June 2019
Jonathan Ashworth MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care came to Aldgate
ELFT Welcomes London NHS Lead Sir David Sloman
21 June 2019
The Regional Director for London came on a fact finding visit to the Trust
Service Redesign with BAME Communities
21 June 2019
A successful Trust engagement event with BAME communities in Newham helped redesign local services.
Trust Nurses Nominated for National Awards
21 June 2019
Two Trust Nursing Teams are through the first round for a Nursing Times Award.
A Newham Engagement Event Announcement
18 June 2019
An Engagement Event for BAME residents in Newham is taking place. 
Trust Psychotherapist's Work Celebrated
18 June 2019
Trust Child Psychotherapist Gwen Kirkwood has been nominated for a prestigious award. 
Bedfordshire Sepsis Conference
14 June 2019
A collaborative one-day sepsis conference is being held for healthcare professionals by the Trust’s Bedf...
Successful Luton Carers' Fair
14 June 2019
A successful fair has been held by the Trust and partners to connect carers in Luton with support and help ava...
Celebrating ELFT's Amazing Volunteers and Governor...
13 June 2019
Thanking the incredible people who give their time and energy to the Trust
Trust Unsung Hero Winner Video Interview
13 June 2019
The Unsung Hero Award team have made a video of Trust winner Amanda Piper.
City & Hackney Clean Air Day 2019
13 June 2019
The Trust is joining partners across City and Hackney by supporting Clean Air Day on June 20, 2019.
Trust Director is Top 100 Ethnic Minority Role Mod...
12 June 2019
Non-Executive Director Anit Chandarana joins other BME lead who are breaking down barriers in the work place
Supporting Young People With Blood Disorders
12 June 2019
Moving from children's services to adult care can be an anxious time for families
WOW Factor for Twinwoods Staff
11 June 2019
Art therapist Nicki Power and colleagues from the Trust’s Learning Disabilities service have b...
A Successful Trust 'What Matters To You?' Day
07 June 2019
The Trust hosted a series of What Matters To You events on Thursday 6 June. 
Let's Talk Volunteering
05 June 2019
As part of Volunteers' Week, we interviewed Katherine Corbett  on her role as a volunteer for the Trust.
Minister Visits Trust For NHS People Plan Launch
04 June 2019
The Secretary of State for Health Launched The NHS People Plan in Tower Hamlets on Monday 3 June. 
Retiring Nurse Will Miss 'Great Trust'
03 June 2019
Trust Senior Psychiatric Liaison Nurse Elaine Monaghan is retiring. 
World No Tobacco Day
31 May 2019
Read about how to get help with giving up smoking.
Drowning Prevention Strategy
29 May 2019
The launch of the Tidal Thames Water Safety Forum Drowning Prevention Strategy with insights into how we ...
Trust Team Win At HSJ Value Awards 2019
24 May 2019
A Trust service wins a highly competitive and prestigious HSJ Value Award.
A Young Person’s Transgender Journey
24 May 2019
Watch 'Jay's Story' accessing CAMHS services and transitioning his body to match his gender identity.
Positive Body Image
22 May 2019
Mental Health Awareness Week activities revolved around promoting positive body image.
Luton Carers' Fair 2019
22 May 2019
A free Carers' Fair is being held in Luton.
The Co-Produced Quality Conference 2019
15 May 2019
Co-designed with service users, carers and governors, the Trust held its fifth Quality Conference on Tuesday.&...
Crisis CAMHS Team Award Success
15 May 2019
Bedfordshire and Luton CAMHS Crisis Service team celebrate winning a prestigious award.
Mayor Visits Services
14 May 2019
A successful day-long tour of Trust services by the Mayor of Hackney and plans for further joined-up working.
Trust to Host Pop-up Empathy Museum
13 May 2019
In May, the Trust is to host a unique pop-up art installation, run by the Empathy Museum
New City & Hackney Dementia Service Coming Soon
09 May 2019
A future proofed model of dementia care is coming to City & Hackney. 
Mental Health Awareness Week 2019
08 May 2019
A packed schedule of activities has been organised in support of Mental Health Awareness Week 2019
Trust Older People Services Team at BMJ Awards 201...
08 May 2019
Tower Hamlets Older People Services attended as finalists for the highly competitive BMJ Awards 2019 in April....
Innovative Wellbeing Support for Police
08 May 2019
An innovative training programme has been launched by the Trust and police to help officers cope with the...
Come and Help Design Health Services in Tower Haml...
02 May 2019
Healthwatch Tower Hamlets is hosting a series of events in May. Everyone is welcome to attend. 
Trust Featured in National Healthcare Quality Repo...
02 May 2019
The Trust has been featured in a national report published by The Health Foundation outlining the importance o...
The Lighthouse Goes Live
01 May 2019
The doors have opened to a trailblazing new ‘safe space’ in Leighton Buzzard for anyone with menta...
Supporting Student Mental Health and Well-being in...
01 May 2019
An award winning Trust service holds a successful event at New City College Hackney.
City & Hackney CAMHS Open Day Success
29 April 2019
There was a brilliant and enthusiastic turn-out for the CAMHS Open Day in Hackney in April. 
Tower Hamlets Older People Services Team Are BMJ F...
23 April 2019
Tower Hamlets Older People Services team are Trust finalists in the prestigious national BMJ Awards 2019.
Trust Specialist Delivers National Eating Disorder...
23 April 2019
Trust Eating Disorders Specialist delivers an important national Consensus Statement. 
National Award Nomination for Inspirational Rachel
17 April 2019
An inspirational clinical lead has been shortlisted for a national award in recognition of her tireless work f...
Expansion of Peer Support Workers' Network
15 April 2019
The number of people with lived experience who help others with their recovery is set to increase at the Trust...
The Guardian Shares Benji's Social Work Story
15 April 2019
Insight into the work of a Trust social worker has been published by The Guardian.
City & Hackney CAMHS Open Day
11 April 2019
City and Hackney Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)  is holding an open day on April 16.
Trust to Launch Leighton Buzzard 'Lighthouse'
10 April 2019
A trailblazing new ‘safe space’ for anyone with mental health concerns is being launched by the Tr...
Trust First Electric Vehicle Charging Points
09 April 2019
The John Howard Centre in Hackney is taking steps towards becoming more environmentally friendly with the intr...
Put Your Best Foot Forward in April
03 April 2019
The Trust is supporting Foot Health Month to raise awareness of this important health issue. 
Launch of Expanded Perinatal Mental Health Service
02 April 2019
An event to launch the expansion of perinatal services across north east London took place on Wednesday 27 Mar...
Pioneering £200m Newham Project
29 March 2019
A ground-breaking £200m venture between the Trust and the London Borough of Newham is set to dramat...
Our Trust and World Social Work Day
22 March 2019
Dozens of people attended the event organised by the Trust and the University of Bedfordshire in Luton, where ...
Initiative to Increase Engagement with BAME Popula...
22 March 2019
Colleagues at Luton’s Memory Assessment Service are working to improve the engagement and experience of ...
First Trust To Pledge A Carbon Fuel Free Future
19 March 2019
As part of its pledge to reduce its carbon footprint, ELFT announces a wholesale move to renewable energy sour...
Homeless Charity Alliance with Trust GP Services
18 March 2019
The Trust has partnered with Groundswell, a charity which works with homeless to run The Greenhouse Practice f...
Come to World Social Work Day - Luton and London 1...
15 March 2019
ELFT colleagues have organised events in Luton and London to celebrate the World Social Work Day on Tuesday 19...
Successful Eating Disorders Awareness Event
14 March 2019
Moving recovery journeys and support available have been shared through a successful Bedford event as part of ...
Launch of Mindful U Tennis in Luton
14 March 2019
A sporting big-hitter is helping serve up an exciting addition to a successful Trust programme of healthy mind...
Trust Service Finalists at Prestigious HSJ Awards
14 March 2019
City & Hackney CAMHS ADHD Pathway Team & Trust Legal Affairs Team Make Finalist Winners for Prestigiou...
Hackney CAMHS roll out groundbreaking programme
13 March 2019
NVR Training delivered in partnership between the Trust's City & Hackney CAMHS service and Hackney Communi...
Young Luton Filmmakers Go To the Oscars!
12 March 2019
Young Luton based CAMHS filmmakers enjoyed a giittering Oscars style red carpet event at a national film award...
Bedfordshire CAMHS Jay is Citizen Award Finalist
11 March 2019
Jay Worthington, a service user with Bedfordshire CAMHS is a finalist for the Young Person's Award because of ...
Channel 4 News Interviews Trust Psychiatrist on th...
08 March 2019
Channel 4 News interviews Consultant Psychiatrist Sheraz Ahmad on why mental health service provision in the c...
Leighton Buzzard's Crombie House: Phone Lines Wor...
08 March 2019
Crombie House's phone lines are now back and fully operational. Apologies for any inconvenience.  
International Women's Day 2019: The Crucial Role o...
07 March 2019
This interview has been conducted by Sarah Canning, Trust Equality Lead for Women, in conversation with the Re...
Bedford Boost for Break the Stigma Campaign
07 March 2019
Break The Stigma Mental Health Campaign received a coverage boost thanks to Bedford Borough Council. 
Join ELFT’s Trust Wide Annual Plan Meeting - 12 Ma...
07 March 2019
Join us at our Trust Wide Annual Plan Meeting on 12 March to hear the feedback of our members, carers, service...
New CAMHS Training Sessions to Help Parents
06 March 2019
A rolling programme of information and training sessions has been launched for Bedfordshire parents and carers...
Innovative Sleeping Packs Project for Patients
06 March 2019
Innovative staff at Lea Ward in Tower Hamlets have introduced sleeping packs to help service users get the bes...
Swallowing Awareness Day Campaign 2019 - Have Your...
05 March 2019
The Newham Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team are organising a stall at East Ham Care Centre to raise awar...
Amanda Wins National Unsung Hero Award 2019
05 March 2019
East Ham Care Centre's Amanda Piper has been recognised by the prestigious Unsung Hero Award 2019 judges ...
Newham Centre for Mental Health - Water Supply Bac...
04 March 2019
The water supply at the Newham Centre for Mental Health is now back to normal. 
Rainbow Bunting Concludes LGBTQ Activities Across ...
28 February 2019
Staff came together at ELFT's headquarters in solidarity with LGBTQ people around the world
Secretary of State for Health Launches NHS Staff W...
25 February 2019
Health Minister applauds prioritising the wellbeing of NHS staff  who deal with trauma, distress and emot...
Trust Support for Bedfordshire LGBT Event
25 February 2019
Staff from the Trust's Services for People who have a Learning Disability (SPLD) in Bedfordshire  support...
Getting Help in a Crisis in City and Hackney
22 February 2019
A trio of services is available 24 hours a day to support local residents, available at weekends, bank ...
Successful Mental Health 'Clinical Conversation'
21 February 2019
A successful Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes workshop held to discuss mental health needs and ideas for ...
Staff Honoured in 2019 Staff Awards Ceremony
14 February 2019
Exceptional staff at ELFT were shocked and delighted in equal measure at ELFT's 'Oscars'
BBC's Inside Out London Report on City & Hackney's...
14 February 2019
The BBC News programme 'Inside Out London' spent time with the Trust's City & Hackney Street Triage Team r...
ELFTin1Voice Choir Steal the Show at the Staff Awa...
14 February 2019
The  staff and service user choir gave an awe-inspiring performance gaining a standing ovation
LGBTQ Month: Ethnic Minorities Coming Out
08 February 2019
A digital photography exhibition by social documentary photographer Sonalle will feature in LBGTQ+
ELFT Apprenticeship Part II: Interview with Ansaar...
07 February 2019
ELFT Apprenticeship Programmes are designed to grow and develop skills needed for the future in our services. ...
Luton CAMHS Video Nominated for Award
07 February 2019
A powerful film produced by Luton CAMHS service users has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.
Support to Help Staff Identify Potential Victims o...
06 February 2019
The Modern Slavery Helpline Manager at Unseen UK delivered an informative speech as part of the ‘Think F...
Marie Gabriel CBE to be Chair of Norfolk and Suffo...
29 January 2019
ELFT's Marie Gabriel has been appointed Chair of the Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. 
New People Participation Lead for Central Beds
28 January 2019
A friendly new face has joined the Trust’s People Participation (PP) team to support staff and service u...
ELFT Representatives Give Peer to Peer Support for...
28 January 2019
BBC News praises Norfolk Mental Health Mother and Baby Unit on their efforts to end 'postcode lottery'.
Paintings in Hospitals February Launch in Hackney
25 January 2019
Paintings in Hospitals has been working with The City & Hackney Specialist Psychotherapy Service to bring ...
Newham Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service ...
22 January 2019
Could CAMHS help you and your family? Come along and see for yourself from 4-8 February
Governor Shares Her Anorexia Journey
21 January 2019
A Trust Governor dedicated to helping others overcome eating disorders has shared her story of battling anorex...
Join Us At The Launch of the Newham Enhanced Crisi...
18 January 2019
The Newham Enhanced 24 hour Crisis Line is launching in February with a public event. 
Amanda Makes National 'Unsung Hero' Shortlist
18 January 2019
Amanda Piper, Housekeeper and human dynamo in Newham shortlisted for national award. 
Make a Difference to the Future of Mental Health a...
11 January 2019
Join the Annual Plan Consultation Events in your borough to help improve the Future of Mental Health and Commu...
Bedfordshire & Luton Eating Disorder Awareness Wee...
08 January 2019
Eating Disorder Awareness Week is happening, from 25th February - 2nd March in Bedford. 
The ELFT Quality Conference 2019 - Registrations O...
08 January 2019
The ELFT Quality Improvement Conference for 2019 has been announced. 
Bedfordshire & Luton Recovery College Prospectus 2...
07 January 2019
Bedfordshire & Luton Recovery College offers a wide range of free courses and workshops which are recovery...
Changes to Wards in Bedfordshire
07 January 2019
We have increased the number of male psychiatric beds to be able to treat and care for more men locally
Fire at Bedford Health Village
03 January 2019
Services on the Bedford Health Village site are open for business as usual today and ready to see patient...
ELFT Apprenticeship Part I: Interview with Lauren ...
03 January 2019
Lauren O'Sullivan is one of our Trust's Apprenticeship Programme success stories: 'Doing this apprenticeship w...
Help Shape New Perinatal Mental Health Service
02 January 2019
Members of the public are being asked to help shape a new Trust service supporting expectant and new moth...
Christmas Presents for Young Carers in Bedfordshir...
21 December 2018
Diane Adams and her colleagues have been collecting Christmas presents for children who are carers
Bedfordshire Team's Full English for Charity
21 December 2018
Occupational Therapist Alison Andrews cooked up a feast for colleagues and raised money for the local food ban...
Tower Hamlets Trailblazer Partnership Win For Youn...
21 December 2018
Trailblazer is a pilot project and will establish CAMHS mental health support teams in schools across Tow...
Support in Luton Over the Festive Period
19 December 2018
Partner organisations across Luton have produced a summary of all opening hours across the Christmas period.
CAMHS Expert's 'Myth-Busting Detox Diets' BBC Inte...
18 December 2018
The Bedford CAMHS team have been explaining to the BBC the truth and reality behind 'celebrity detox diets.'&n...
Newham's Dr Guddi Singh On How To Enrich Young Liv...
14 December 2018
West Ham Lane's Dr Guddi Singh looks back at the making of the BBC2 TV series 'Babies: Their Wonderful World.'...
New Digital Prescriptions Programme: BBC Radio In...
14 December 2018
One of thirteen trusts to pilot a new digital prescriptions programme, Dr Ben Wright explains why this is such...
Dr Navina Evans on Leadership and Equality
07 December 2018
Effective leadership and how to safeguard equality in the workplace are some of the themes Chief Executive Dr ...
Bedfordshire Lead Nurse Mary Everritt Celebrates 4...
07 December 2018
Mary Everritt, Lead Nurse for the TB Service with Bedfordshire Community Health Service celebrates 40 years as...
Trust Leading The Way in £78m NHS Digital Prescrip...
06 December 2018
ELFT is at the forefront of a national programme to further improve patient safety. 
Successful Dementia Training Event
03 December 2018
One of the country’s leading experts in dementia care was keynote speaker at a successful seminar organi...
Trust's Dr Guddi Singh on Radio 4 Women's Hour
03 December 2018
Trust paediatric doctor, Guddi Singh is presenting a groundbreaking BBC TV series on child development.
Celebrating the Contribution of Staff With a Disab...
03 December 2018
The #PurpleLightUp is an international campaign that celebrates the contribution of disabled people across the...
Help Shape Mental Health Crisis Care in Luton
03 December 2018
A free NHS workshop is being held in Luton for the public to help shape the future face of mental health crisi...
'Not In My Backyard': December Restrictive Practic...
29 November 2018
The North London Forensic Consortium is hosting a conference in December to further the vision of reducing res...
Promoting Trust Careers in Bedfordshire
28 November 2018
Friendly faces have been promoting career opportunities with the Trust at a jobs fair in Bedfordshire.
PsychART 2018 Conference: 'A Positive and Inclusiv...
28 November 2018
The Trust worked with the organisers of PsychART 2018 to produce a successful conference in the heart of Londo...
Trust's First Learning Disability Conference
26 November 2018
ELFT has held its first ever Learning Disability Conference for 150 staff.
Window Opens Soon For Pharmacy Work Placements
26 November 2018
Details of training schemes for pharmacists are now available on the Trust website. 
ITV News Interviews Tower Hamlets CAMHS Team About...
23 November 2018
ITV London News transmitted an interview with Tower Hamlets CAMHS Psychological Therapies Lead Richard Simmons...
'Outstanding, Incredibly Well Organised Services' ...
21 November 2018
Minister of State for Care Caroline Dinenage visited the Newham Community Health Services at the East Ham Care...
Family Safeguarding Model Adult Mental Health
21 November 2018
Trust staff have shared messages on their work as part of the Family Safeguarding Programme in partnership wit...
Thought-Provoking Partnership Conference
20 November 2018
Renowned speakers and delegates from across the country have taken part in a thought-provoking conference held...
'Shout These Successes From The Rooftops' says NHS...
20 November 2018
Professor Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for NHS England visited the Trust's John Howard Centre on Monda...
Inspirational Rachel's Story is Headline News
15 November 2018
An inspirational nurse has shared her personal story of depression and self-harm through a national magazine t...
'Never Be Afraid To Speak Up'
14 November 2018
A respected whistleblower who helped drive a culture of change within the NHS was the keynote speaker at a Tru...
Trust Paediatrician Turns BBC TV Presenter
14 November 2018
Dr. Guddi Singh presents a three part show on child development this November. 
Luton and Bedfordshire Psychiatrist Wins Prestigio...
14 November 2018
Luton and Bedfordshire doctor wins top prize from the Royal College of Psychiatry. 
Expansion of Mindful Programme in Bedfordshire
14 November 2018
A programme of healthy mind and body community activities open to all has now expanded across Bedfordshire and...
Unique New Partnership Provides Exciting Opportuni...
14 November 2018
ELFT enter into a ground-breaking partnership with Compass Wellbeing, a social enterprise that delivers health...
Dr Navina Evans writes on the CQC Inspection Proce...
13 November 2018
Dr. Navina Evans, Chief Executive of the East London Foundation Trust, writes about the recent CQC inspection ...
City & Hackney Service to Host World Famous Art Wo...
09 November 2018
Paintings in Hospitals comes to the Trust's Vivian Choen house in a unique collaborative project. 
Lead Pharmacist Wins Prestigious National Award
01 November 2018
Trust Lead Pharmacist Amy King wins prestigious accolade at the CMHP award ceremony. 
Three New Non-Executive Directors Join ELFT
31 October 2018
We welcome three new non-executive directors to the Trust Board. The appointments are for three years.
Launch of Mindful Yoga
26 October 2018
Mindful Yoga sessions are being launched in Central Bedfordshire to promote physical and mental wellbeing.
Knockout New Sessions in Luton
26 October 2018
The promotion of physical and mental wellbeing is at the heart of the new partnership between ELFT and Active ...
Big Health Day Today for the Homeless in Newham
18 October 2018
A drop in day for the homeless in Newham has been organised, to help people access services that are otherwise...
ELFT Arts Therapies Film Is Now Showing!
17 October 2018
ELFT across London and Bedfordshiire create a film about art therapy.
Tower Hamlets CLDS Win Prestigious Award
16 October 2018
Tower Hamlets Community Learning Disability Service win prestigious awards at national mental health event cer...
Trust Launches Boxercise Sessions in Luton
16 October 2018
Boxercise sessions to promote physical and mental wellbeing are being launched in Luton by the Trust in partne...
Proud Dadai Meets Prime Minister at Downing St
16 October 2018
A Matron from the Trust’s Forensic High Dependency Unit has spoken of her pride at being asked to repres...
National Award for Trust Project
16 October 2018
A Trust project launched by mental health service users to support mental health service users has won a ...
Trust Psychologist joins Celebrities to Promote Ge...
16 October 2018
Clinical Psychologist Dr Astrid Schepers joined celebrity Ruby Wax at London's WOW Festival this month. 
State of the Art Health Centre Is Coming to Newham
12 October 2018
A new multi-million pound health centre has been given the green light for Newham.
£2m Revamp of Trust's Luton Base
12 October 2018
Work is set to start on a project to deliver enhanced patient care for the Trust’s mental health service...
A Social Work Training Programme that is Transform...
11 October 2018
The Trust and the Think Ahead charity, together with the London Borough of Hackney & Luton Borough Council...
A Career in Design Thanks to Employment Partnershi...
11 October 2018
The Trust in partnership with Rework IPS Employment Service is helping people to realise their dream career
Launch of Tower Hamlets Mental Health Crisis Line
10 October 2018
A mental health crisis line has been launched by the Trust to support people living and working in Tower Hamle...
Trust Nursing Practitioners Pioneer New Project fo...
09 October 2018
Health Champions for the Homeless is a new initiative aimed to improve the lives of hard to reach and vulnerab...
Trust Nurse's Innovation Eases Pressure on Patient...
09 October 2018
A Trust District Nurse has invented a clear and simple educational tool that can alleviate suffering and save ...
ELFT's HQ Named in Honour of CEO Dr Robert Dolan
05 October 2018
Over 80 guests attended the renaming of Trust HQ on 5 October in honour of Dr Robert Dolan,
World Mental Health Day 2018
05 October 2018
A host of events and activities are being held across Bedfordshire and Luton as part of World Mental Health Da...
Council of Governors Election Results 2018
04 October 2018
The Council of Governors Election Results 2018 
Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies Service Launches
01 October 2018
From today, local people can refer themselves to a new psychology and counselling service
Why Parental Leave Matters
28 September 2018
The East London NHS Foundation Trust believes strongly that all staff  - as well as prospective employees...
Lottery-funded Mental Health Pilot - Luton
21 September 2018
A pilot project to develop innovative ways to help people achieve good mental health has been launched in Luto...
Trust Consultant on BBC Show about Dementia Care
20 September 2018
Trust Psychiatrist, Dr Mina Bobdey, spoke about the effect of dehydration on older people
ELFT Annual Meeting - 26 September 2018
20 September 2018
The voices of people who have used services at ELFT will be at the forefront of ELFT’s Public Meeti...
NHS Organisations in Hackney Pledge to go Smokefre...
14 September 2018
Health leaders in Hackney joined forces today to sign the NHS Smokefree Pledge  
Trust to Host CPA Conference with University
13 September 2018
A conference exploring the Care Programme Approach (CPA) in mental health is being hosted by the Trust in part...
Trust's QI Work Profiled in National Report
12 September 2018
The commitment of the Trust to continuous improvement has been highlighted in a national report highlighting t...
Launch Date of Transformed Contact Centre
10 September 2018
Final preparations are underway to launch a transformed contact centre for Bedfordshire Community Health Servi...
New Recovery College Prospectus
07 September 2018
A successful Bedfordshire and Luton Recovery College open day drew more than 170 visitors.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2018
07 September 2018
A mental health campaign to raise awareness about the warning signs when people are thinking of taking their o...
NHS Podcasts on Diversity Go Live
06 September 2018
The Mental Health Network, part of the NHS Confederation, produced the two-part podcast series on BAME leaders...
Nominate a Health Hero 2018
05 September 2018
Nominations are now open for the 2018 NHS Health for Heroes awards. 
Exercise for Free in Tower Hamlets
04 September 2018
New, free outdoor gyms are now available in Tower Hamlets
People Participation Awards: A Celebration of Succ...
03 September 2018
The Trust's annual People Participation Awards ceremony brought service users, their families and carers toget...
Registered Nurse Training Project
31 August 2018
ELFT has launched a Registered Nursing Transfer project to deliver opportunities for our nursing staff.
Tower Hamlets Learning Disability Service Shortlis...
30 August 2018
Tower Hamlets CLDS have been shortlisted for excellence in Quality Improvement and Innovation for a national a...
ELFT Beats Sound Off at TEDxNHS Talk Day
22 August 2018
ELFTBeats showcased their skills at the prestigious TEDxNHS conference at the IMAX London in August. 
Trust World Aid Expert Appears on BBC TV News
22 August 2018
A Trust consultant recognised as a leading international expert on psychological care for humanitarian aid wor...
Introducing Our New People Participation Lead
10 August 2018
A new face has joined the Trust’s People Participation (PP) Team.
Save the Date: Trust's Annual Member Meeting
08 August 2018
The Trust is holding its Annual Members Meeting on Wednesday 26 September from 4.00pm-7.00pm. This years ...
Newham Centre for Mental Health featured by The BB...
07 August 2018
A  profile on the work of the Trust's renowned work in the Newham Centre for Mental health was recently f...
Local People Sought for Election to East London N...
31 July 2018
East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) is inviting nominations from local people in the boroughs of Tower Ham...
Tower Hamlets: New One-Stop Therapies Service
30 July 2018
Starting in the Autumn, support for Tower Hamlets residents when they need it most
The Green ELFT Campaign
25 July 2018
A big step towards a smaller carbon footprint has been taken by the Trust with the launch of an environmental ...
Official Recognition for Bedfordshire Memory Teams
19 July 2018
Dedicated members of the Trust's three Bedfordshire Memory Assessment Service (MAS) teams are celebrating afte...
First A&E Mental Health Room Opens in East London
17 July 2018
The award-winning mental health room will calm and soothe people with mental health conditions who attend...
2018 River Festival Party 'Just Awesome'
17 July 2018
A heartfelt ‘thank you’ has been given to everyone involved with a health and wellbeing zone at th...
Trust Ready to Join River Festival Party
13 July 2018
Trust staff from Bedfordshire and Luton services will be involved in the biggest event of the Bedford calendar...
Introducing ELFT's New Chief Nurse
11 July 2018
The Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Lorraine Sunduza as ELFT’s Chief Nurse.
Massive Support for ELFT Open-Topped Bus at Pride ...
10 July 2018
Staff were blown away by the tremendous response from the public at Pride
Tower Hamlets Duo Represent ELFT at NHS 70 Westmin...
10 July 2018
Nasima Begum and Hannah Bjorkstrand flew the flag for ELFT at Westminster Abbey's NHS 70 celebration
National Award for Tower Hamlets Team
09 July 2018
Innovative Trust staff have received a national award for their work supporting isolated individuals who care ...
Launch of Expanded Crisis Services in City and Hac...
04 July 2018
There are a range of services to support people in distress
NHS 70 Tea Party for Staff With NHS Birthday
04 July 2018
CEO Navina Evans tracks down staff born on 5 July for afternoon tea
Coborn Centre Featured in The Guardian
04 July 2018
A profile on the work of the Trust's renowned Coborn Centre has been published by national newspaper The Guard...
New-Look Bedfordshire Contact Centre
03 July 2018
Partner organisations have been sharing their expertise and insights as part of a Trust project to transform t...
Trust retains 'Outstanding' CQC rating
26 June 2018
The Trust is delighted to today confirm it has retained its ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Qua...
NHS 70 Mile End Garden Party - 5 July
20 June 2018
Local NHS organisations in Tower Hamlets will come together  to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of th...
Fulfilling lives - The Psychiatry of Intellectual ...
18 June 2018
Learning Disability Week aims to spread awareness of issues that are important to the lives of people with a l...
NHS 70 Parkrun
14 June 2018
The NHS 70 Parkrun took place on Saturday 9 June. This is the first every NHS parkrun and it is to be continue...
Processions Parade marking 100 years of votes for ...
14 June 2018
25 staff, supporters and friends participated in a wonderful afternoon in the sunshine as part of the 1418NOW ...
Join us as an Associate Non-Executive Director
13 June 2018
The Trust is seeking an outstanding individual to join us as an Associate Non-Executive Director (Bedfordshire...
CBE Honour for Trust Chair
09 June 2018
The Chair of the Trust, Marie Gabriel, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in recogni...
Launch of City and Hackney Expanded Crisis Service...
04 June 2018
People now have a range of services to turn to when in crisis
A jab for a jab - ELFT Raise £10,000 to Fight Kill...
04 June 2018
East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) presented the international charity UNICEF with a £10,000 cheque...
Fab Fern Wins National Award
30 May 2018
A prestigious national award has been presented to a talented student nurse for her work in supporting mental ...
Join the ELFT Team as a Non Executive Director
18 May 2018
We're looking for expertise to help us with our work and bring new perspectives to the senior team
Involving People With Learning Disabilities in Doc...
18 May 2018
Hear how people with a learning disability are putting trainee doctors to the test
Bedfordshire CAMHS Film Showcase a Hit
16 May 2018
Young people in Bedfordshire were the stars of the show at this unique event
Mental Health Awareness Week 2018
11 May 2018
The 14 May marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to encourage conversations around menta...
International Nurses Day
11 May 2018
International Nurses Day is happening on Saturday 12 May - the birthday of Florence Nightingale. Although the ...
A £1 million pounds for local perinatal services
08 May 2018
An NHS England pledge of £1 million will ensure that hundreds of thousands of women will have access spe...
Twinwoods Learning Disabilities Team in Inspiring ...
04 May 2018
Raising awareness of careers in Therapies
Tower Hamlets Carers Hub Shortlisted for RCNi Awar...
25 April 2018
A Tower Hamlets Initiative has been shortlisted for RCNi Nurse Awards 2018 in the 'Commitment to Carers Award'...
People Participation Awards 2018
24 April 2018
ELFT is determined to be the best provider of mental health and community health services and the achievement ...
Free Foot Care Workshops for Tower Hamlets Residen...
23 April 2018
Local people can learn how to look after one of the most important parts of their body - their feet!
Launch of the ELFT strategy
23 April 2018
Following one of ELFT’s biggest ever face-to- face consultations with staff, service users and carers, t...
ELFT is Launching its 5 Year Strategy - Join us on...
17 April 2018
Join our Live Twitter Chat with CEO Dr Navina Evans on Monday 23 April
New 'Refer A Friend' Recruits Join The Trust
13 April 2018
Experienced new recruits are set to enjoy a £500 windfall after joining the ELFT family through the Trus...
Learning Disability Drop-In Sessions
11 April 2018
Caring staff from a Bedford ice cream parlour have been praised for their support of a project to help adults ...
Vintage Tea Party at Fountains Court
04 April 2018
Staff and patients in Fountains Court in Bedford Health Village had a ball at their 1950s Tea and Dance fundra...
Welcome To Our New Bedfordshire Colleagues!
01 April 2018
Bedfordshire Community Health Services are now being provided by East London NHS Foundation Trust.
Autism Awareness Week 2018
29 March 2018
World Autism Awareness Week aims to draw attention to the 700,000 people living with autism in the UK
The One Show NHS Patients Awards
28 March 2018
As the NHS marks its 70th anniversary The One Show, together with the Patients Association, is saying ‘t...
Providing Emotional Support Close to Home
20 March 2018
Bedfordshire’s Primary Care Mental Health Link Worker Service has expanded and is now provi...
Recovery College Open Day
13 March 2018
The Recovery College offers FREE courses and workshops that focus on recovery and wellbeing. This is an opport...
National Award Nominations for Fern
13 March 2018
A talented student mental health nurse responsible for two proactive Trust projects is in the running for...
Dr Navina Evans named the second most influential ...
13 March 2018
ELFT CEO Dr Navina Evans has been named as the 2nd most influential NHS Chief Executive in the country. She is...
Tower Hamlets Foot Health Clinic Closures
12 March 2018
Ruston Street Health Clinic, Barkantine Health Centre, Steels Lane Health Centre will close to integrating tea...
ELFT Formally Awarded £39m Contract
05 March 2018
The Trust has been formally awarded contract to provide community health services in Bedfordshire.
Break the Stigma Art Workshop
01 March 2018
The Higgins Bedford, in collaboration with Bedfordshire Recovery College & East London NHS Foundation Trus...
CQC Inspection Dates
27 February 2018
ELFT has been advised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) of the timings for its first annual inspection.
World Social Work Day
27 February 2018
Celebrate Social Work Around the World – Poster display, networking, refreshments 20 March 2018
Support Eating Disorders Awareness Week
26 February 2018
A Trust governor with personal experience of battling anorexia is encouraging staff, service users and the pub...
Back on Track Project is a Winner at the RBA Award...
23 February 2018
An innovative project between the Docklands Light Railway and the Trust has won the RBA's Customer S...
ELFT Recruitment Fair
20 February 2018
Visit our Recruitment Fair on Thursday 1st March at the Education Centre, Homerton University Hospital, Home...
Rainbow Flag Marks LGBT Awareness Month
12 February 2018
ELFT expressed solidarity with LGBT+ communities all over the world
CQC Reassured by Changes to Bedfordshire Wards
12 February 2018
The Trust is learning from serious incidents and taking steps to keep patients safe
Sham's story for Children's Mental Health week
09 February 2018
Mental illness is a part of my life and I want to raise awareness for others with mental illness. I don't beli...
Alex's Story, Children's Mental Health Week
07 February 2018
For many months I struggled in silence, dealing with a combination of family and school issues as well as the ...
Katie's Story - Children's mental health week
06 February 2018
 Katie was referred to CAMHS at age 14 suffering with Anorexia, she soon meet Annabelle, a CAMHS nurse wh...
Being Ourselves - Children's Mental Health Week
05 February 2018
Children’s Mental Health Week is encouraging children, young people and adults to celebrate their unique...
Young Minds Yoga
01 February 2018
A Community Support Worker with CAMHS in Bedfordshire has delivered a starring role in a video promoting a men...
Make Time to Talk
25 January 2018
Time to Talk is a national campaign that aims to get people talking naturally and comfortably about mental hea...
Canine Recruit for Trust's Twinwoods Team
19 January 2018
A canine companion has joined the Trust's psychological therapies team at Twinwoods in Bedfordshire. 
Brew Monday - What’s your Favourite Brew?
15 January 2018
Join us in celebrating ‘Brew Monday’ a day previously knowns as ‘Blue Monday’ usually ...
Ex Footballer Sol Campbell Visits Trust
20 December 2017
Former England international footballer Sol Campbell met young service users in Hackney to talk about the &lsq...
Look After Your Mental Health This Christmas
19 December 2017
With Christmas and the New Year fast approaching, the holidays can bring stress and loneliness for many people...
Trust Chair and Vice Chair Re-Appointed
19 December 2017
Marie Gabriel, the Trust's Chair, and Mary Elford, Vice Chair, have been reappointed to a further term at the ...
Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt Visits E...
08 December 2017
Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, visited ELFT on Friday 8 December as part of a whirlwind tour of E...
Taiwanese Judges Visit Forensic Services
06 December 2017
A delegation of judges were keen to observe a humane, therapeutic alternative to prison for people w...
Bid to get mental wellbeing to top of the charts
04 December 2017
A peer support worker from the Trust is involved in a bid to get mental wellbeing to the top of the charts.
Telegram from the Queen and Pop-Up Bar for 100 Yea...
30 November 2017
Staff on Thames House Ward made a fuss of the birthday girl with a ‘Pop-Up Pub’ designed by s...
ELFT buddies up to help special measures NHS trust
27 November 2017
ELFT is to buddy with another trust to provide help and support after they went into special measures for a se...
Butabika-East London Links wins prestigious HSJ Aw...
23 November 2017
The Butabika East London Link scooped the prestigious International Health Partnership Award at the HSJ Awards...
New Community Health Services Contract for ELFT
16 November 2017
East London NHS Foundation Trust has been announced as the new provider for Bedfordshire’s Communit...
ELFT Director is in the Financial Times Top 20 LGB...
15 November 2017
Read an exclusive ELFT interview with Non Executive Director Ken Batty about why it's good to be OUTstanding
Annual Quality Conference 2018
10 November 2017
Join our Annual Quality Conference with key note speaker Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive at The Health Foundat...
East London Memory Clinics win RCPsych Award
07 November 2017
Memory services across East London NHS Foundation Trust have won Psychiatric Team of the Year at the Royal Col...
ELFT Celebrates Occupational Therapy Week
07 November 2017
Occupational therapists in the Trust will be spreading the word about the fantastic work they do in East Londo...
Staff Awards and Celebrating Success
03 November 2017
The East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) staff awards took place on Thursday 2 November at The Barbican Cen...
Millie's mental health journey
23 October 2017
The inspirational journey of a service user’s journey to personal peace and happiness has been featured ...
Trust makes front page news
17 October 2017
The Trust’s leading approach to equality and diversity in the workplace has made front page news in a na...
Launch of Mindful Yoga for young people
17 October 2017
The Trust and Bedford Borough Council are launching mindful yoga sessions to support families with a child exp...
New study looks at inpatient mental health care ac...
10 October 2017
ELFT has been involved in research that found that service users and carers report receive compassio...
Mental Health in the Workplace - Employers Confere...
05 October 2017
With mental health in the workplace the theme for World Mental Health Day, the Trust is hosting a confere...
Lord Victor Adebowale CBE to be Keynote Speaker at...
02 October 2017
The Trust's Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 5 October from 6pm at The Bishopsgate Institute...
World Mental Health Day 2017
27 September 2017
The Trust is supporting a range of events to Mark World Mental Health Day 2017.
Supermarket sweep in Bedfordshire
22 September 2017
A supermarket roadshow encouraging shoppers to discuss mental health has been held in Bedfordshire.
Minister for Mental Health and Care Visits Adolesc...
20 September 2017
Jackie Doyle-Price, Minister for Care and Mental Health came to gain insight into the issues impacting on the ...
Expansion of Liaison & Diversion Service
18 September 2017
A service in Bedfordshire ad Luton that screens and assesses vulnerable people coming into contact with t...
'Screwball' Actors Helping Young People to Talk Ab...
07 September 2017
Shine Media Volunteer, Anam Alam, interviews the actors helping young people talk about sex    
Changes to the Tower Hamlets Foot Health Service
07 September 2017
The Trust is changing the way that we deliver the podiatry service to ensure that patients who have the greate...
Changes to Rehabilitation Services in Tower Hamlet...
07 September 2017
Home not hospital - where possible! A range of new and dynamic community rehabilitation services have been est...
Local supermarkets join forces with NHS to tackle ...
06 September 2017
Local health commissioner, Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group is joining forces with a number of superm...
World Suicide Prevention Day 2017
05 September 2017
On the 10 September, the Trust will join forces with people from across the globe to mark World Suicide Preven...
Meet Lead Governor, Dr Zara Hosany
04 September 2017
I have worked in mental health as a Psychologist across a variety of settings for over 15 years and enjoy meet...
Mental Health Street Triage Service Launched
24 August 2017
A ‘blue light’ initiative to ensure people in the City of London experiencing a mental health cris...
Launch of Central Hub for Community Mental Health ...
23 August 2017
The doors have opened to a central hub for mental health community services in Bedford.
Could you represent the interests local people at ...
16 August 2017
One of the most active ways you can become involved in the Trust is to stand for election in the Council of Go...
ELFT Film Selected by BUFF Festival
11 August 2017
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) film about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has be...
ELFT Shortlisted in RCPsych 2017 Awards
07 August 2017
This week, memory services at East London NHS Foundation Trust heard they have been shortlisted for a Royal Co...
Wellbeing Games Triumph
07 August 2017
With Usain Bolt making his final appearance in the London Stadium, service users and staff had a fun-fill...
Come to Victoria Park to Share Views on Local Heal...
02 August 2017
Tower Hamlets Together and Healthwatch will host the latest ‘Your Voice Counts’ event on 9 August ...
Transatlantic learning programme
01 August 2017
A healthcare development coordinator from the Trust has shared his expertise with American healthcare colleagu...
Honorary Doctorate for Campaigning Ben
26 July 2017
Dedicated mental health campaigner Ben Salmons has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bedfo...
Trust services among the best in the country
20 July 2017
The Trust’s mental health services have been named ‘among the best in the country’ Mental he...
Elvis Comes to East Ham Care Centre
14 July 2017
Staff at East Ham Care Centre will do anything to entertain the patients and ensure that they have a good...
Give your view on Bedfordshire services
11 July 2017
Mental health professionals, patients, partner agencies and members of the public are being encouraged to give...
Thrive LDN
10 July 2017
Thrive LDN is a citywide movement for mental health, supported by the Mayor of London and the London Health Bo...
ELFT Wellbeing Games 2017
10 July 2017
The Trust will be holding its annual Wellbeing Games for staff and service users on Thursday 27 July from 11am...
Trust Faces Lead University's Careers Campaign
10 July 2017
A husband and wife team have taken centre stage in a campaign to encourage more South Asians from Luton into c...
Piloting Enhanced Support to Newham Nursing Care H...
06 July 2017
A new initiative commences in Newham this summer to keep older people living in care homes, out of hospital by...
Launch of Reset Drug and Alcohol Service
05 July 2017
The service has had 500 new starts since it opened nine months ago. Reset combines the str...
Celebrating our service users and carers
04 July 2017
The ELFT People Participation Awards took place last week at The Ecology Pavilion, Mile End. Over 200 people a...
Trainees Vote ELFT a Great Place to Learn
27 June 2017
Nursing students at City University have voted the Trust an outstanding place to learn and develop.Three teams...
Bedford College put on mental health play
21 June 2017