Page 4 - Calderstones Connect Newsletter Winter 14/15

04 : CONNECT - WINTER 2014/15
Conference Report
They presented research done in collaboration with the women who were the first cohort within the Trust to undergo Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
The presentation was entitled ‘Experiences of Women with Learning Disabilities Undergoing the Introduction of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)’.
In October, the Trust hosted a well-received and often incredibly moving Research Showcase event at the Mercure Foxfields Hotel in Billington.
Michaela presented the DBT research in partnership with the women involved, who spoke powerfully of their own experiences and personal successes. Experts, guests and senior staff also heard about the Spheres of Wellbeing work and research into LGBT support in secure settings.
The Trust's Research and Development Manager Paula Johnson and Michaela Thomson (Research Practitioner) represented us at the major recent NHS Research and Development North West Annual Conference in Bolton.
Several Calderstones experts have contributed to books and conferences this year, including Phil Clayton, who co-edited ‘Cognitive Analytic Therapy for People With Intellectual Disabilities and Their Carers’, and Dr Paul Withers, head of our Psychological Treatment Service, whose chapter on our LGBT group is in Health Education North West’s 'Celebrating Interprofessional Learning Success'
Expert guests: Moira Winters and Professor Kenneth Wilson at our conference with the Trust’s Research and Development Manager Paula Johnson (centre)
Foundation Trust Membership
Membership is Free!
Based in Whalley in East Lancashire, we support people with a learning disability who require treatment in a specialist and secure service, including individuals who have a forensic history and those who present with extremes of challenging behaviour.
An essential part of becoming an FT is to have a membership made up of members of the public, staff and patients.
As we haven’t communicated with you for a while, we thought a reminder about the purpose of FT membership would be useful!
Membership is free and members can have as much or as little involvement with the Trust - it is entirely your choice.
Such as:
• Receive a copy of the membership newsletter • BeinvitedtoattendeventsheldbytheTrust • Stand for election to the Council of Governors • Elect representatives onto the Council of
Governors
The minimum age to become a member is 16 years old.
Membership plays in important role and ensures that as many as people as possible have a say in our future plans and services.
Membership also ensures that service users, members of the public, the local community, carers and staff are formally represented through the Council of Governors.
Have you moved/changed your contact details?
The Membership Office would like to keep all members details as up to date as possible to keep you informed of Trust developments, future membership events and to participate in governor elections.
Please contact the Membership Office if your email address or postal address has changed.
E : FTinformation@calderstones.nhs.uk
T : 01254 821154 and leave a message on the dedicated Membership Voicemail.
Do you know somebody who wants to become a member?
If you have a friend or a family member who would like to become a member, joining is easy! Just visit the Trust’s website at www.calderstones.nhs.uk and click on ‘About Us’, you will find a link to the membership information page, where there is a link to the secure online membership application form.