Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but some are at higher risk than others. Look out for older people, people with long-term health conditions and young children who may find it more difficult to stay cool and hydrated in hot weather.

A cool living space is especially important for infants, older people or those with long-term health conditions. During the hot weather, keep your house cool by closing blinds and curtains on windows exposed to direct sunlight, and open windows (if safe) when the air feels cooler outside than in.

With warm weather forecast to continue over the weekend, look out for signs of heat related illnesses in yourself and others. If you or others feel dizzy, weak, sick or are intensely thirsty during hot weather, this may be heat exhaustion. Move to a cool place, rehydrate and cool your body down.

Our new strategy is built around four pledges, listen to Lucy from our Mansfield Local Mental Health Team and Youth Board member, talk about our first pledge. Find out about our Strategy: https://orlo.uk/5Ca51

Lucy, our wonderful Nature Recovery Ranger with the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare - doing some tree planting at Sherwood Oaks... Making green therapeutic spaces across @Nottshealthcare.bsky.social #TakeNotice

If you need urgent help for your mental health this bank holiday, you can call 111 and select the mental health option.

Our next Board of Directors meeting held in public is on Thursday 28 May 2026, Conference Room, Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road, Nottingham NG6 9DR.

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go during the bank holiday weekend, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App. ➡️ https://orlo.uk/ltr6A

Happy Vaisakhi! On Tuesday 14 April, Sikhs across the world will celebrate Vaisakhi, one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. We would like to wish our colleagues a very Happy Vaisakhi to all celebrating.

If you need urgent help for your mental health, you can call 111 and select the mental health option.

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go during the bank holiday weekend, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App. ➡️ https://orlo.uk/Kwo3W

If you’re struggling and need urgent mental health support during the bank holiday, then call our dedicated crisis team available NHS 111 option 2. 

We wish a happy Easter to all patients, service users, carers, colleagues, family and friends! And a special thank you to everyone working during the bank holidays to care for our patients and communities.

If you’re struggling and need urgent mental health support, then call our dedicated crisis team available NHS 111 option 2. 

Eid Mubarak to all our patients, carers, volunteers, colleagues and communities who are celebrating Eid Al-Fitr.

Our next Board of Directors meeting held in public is on 26 March 2026, 9.30am, Conference Room, Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road, Nottingham NG6 9DR.

Wishing all our patients, colleagues and communities a happy Navratri!

A patient with advanced Huntington’s disease has seen amazing results to help improve involuntary movements after the Trust’s Specialist Palliative Care Clinical Psychology team offered virtual reality as a psychological intervention. Read Danielle's story: https://orlo.uk/1TYrV

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App. ➡️ https://orlo.uk/eODE3

To all our colleagues, patients, carers, and communities, we send our warmest wishes for a reflective and peaceful day. Lent runs from 18 February to 2 April 2026, offering a meaningful period for reflection, renewal and preparation in the lead‑up to Easter.

We're shining a light on Lucy, Nursing Associate at Hopewood. Lucy has made a consistently positive impact on the ward. As a nursing associate, she plays a vital role in underpinning the high standard of clinical care provided, particularly through her excellent work on care plans and safety plans.

Wishing all our colleagues, patients, carers and communities a joyful Chinese New Year as we welcome the Year of the Horse. #ChineseNewYear2026 #YearOfTheHorse

Wishing our colleagues, patients, carers and communities a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. #Ramadan2026

We’re really proud of Leah Dhand, Assistant Psychologist at the Willows (Mental Health Intensive Care Unit), and Muskan Ram, Clinical Associate Psychologist on acute inpatient wards at Highbury Hospital, who recently attended the INSPIRE programme. T https://orlo.uk/JVe0x

For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, Rue is sharing a story about how school & therapy in the Trust’s Children’s Mental Health Services played a big part in supporting her during Covid, including processing grief & transitioning from care back to her family home. Read more: https://orlo.uk/295U8#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

For Children’s Mental Health Week, our CAMHS Mental Health Support Team in Gedling is sharing this video explaining about their work supporting children, young people & families with low-level emotional wellbeing needs like anxiety, low mood, managing emotions & sleep. https://orlo.uk/xn3OV

It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. We’re sharing a blog by Ruqaiyah, an advocate on the Trust’s Youth Impact Board (YIB). Ruqaiyah shares the journey of how our YIB became a reality & how young people & health professionals are working together to shape health services. https://orlo.uk/8Z3ck#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

Just use the NHS App to easily view your GP health record. You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today. 📱Tap the NHS App

If you’re struggling and need urgent mental health support, then call our dedicated crisis team available NHS 111 option 2. 

If it’s getting too much for you, then talking therapies may help. You can refer yourself directly to an NHS talking therapies service without a referral from a GP, or a GP can refer you. Find out more about local Talking Therapies services https://orlo.uk/gwtiZ #TimeTotalkDay

We're shining a light on Lou, Team Leader at The Health Shop. During an outreach session, Lou encountered a woman who was wearing a pair of shorts in cold weather – which was all she had. Without hesitation and entirely out of genuine kindness, Lou offered the woman some of her own clothing.

As a diverse organisation committed to pro-equity, we proudly recognise #WorldHijabDay. Let’s create a society where diversity is embraced and celebrated.

If you’re struggling and need urgent mental health support, then call our dedicated crisis team available NHS 111 option 2. 

Congratulations to Emma Pitt, Team Secretary on Silver Birch Ward at Highbury Hospital, who is our latest Positive Stars winner. Emma was instrumental in supporting a patient with advanced dementia to visit her elderly sister in a care home.

Our Board of Directors meeting held in public will be starting at 9.30am today, Conference Room, Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road, Nottingham, NG6 9DR.

Just use the NHS App to easily view your GP health record. You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today. 📱Tap the NHS App

Our next Board of Directors meeting held in public is tomorrow, 29 January 2026, 9.30am, Conference Room, Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road, Nottingham NG6 9DR.

Today is #HolocaustMemorialDay 2026. As a Trust, we join people across the country in reflecting on the atrocities of the past and reaffirming our commitment to challenging hatred, discrimination and prejudice in all its forms. Learn more at https://orlo.uk/pQ7OZ#HolocaustMemorialDay.

If you need urgent help for your mental health, you can call 111 and select the mental health option.

Nominations are open to the public for our annual awards ceremony which celebrates the outstanding achievements of our staff and volunteers across the Trust. If you've received exceptional care and want to say thank you, consider nominating your healthcare team for an award https://orlo.uk/DJ9Tr

Did you watch ITV Central last night where Phillipa Oddi, Deputy Ward Manager at the Trust’s MBU, talked about their involvement with LetterBeams, and how it has been supporting and inspiring new mums struggling with their mental health. Watch at 9 mins 10 sec https://orlo.uk/q9ZOt

This week we are shining a light on Sarah Baraclough, Clinical Team Secretary at the John Eastwood Hospice. Sarah frequently goes above and beyond for patients and their loved ones. Recently Sarah supported a patient who was diagnosed with an incurable and aggressive cancer.

Listen to a special feature on ITV Central tonight at 6pm to see the Trust’s Margaret Oates Mother and Baby Unit talk about how they are embracing the LetterBeams project and how it supports and inspires new mums struggling with their mental health.

If you’re struggling and need urgent mental health support, then call our dedicated crisis team available NHS 111 option 2. 

Reach out to someone this #BrewMonday for a catch up and a cuppa. Everyone needs a chat to connect every now and then, especially this time of year. If you need mental health support, there are free services that can help you in Nottingham and Notts: https://orlo.uk/YRcQF

If you need urgent help for your mental health, you can call 111 and select the mental health option.

We’re currently experiencing technical issues with the Trac recruitment system, which is affecting NHS organisations nationally. Trac is our vacancy platform and this issue is preventing people from viewing or applying for roles at present. Please check back for further updates.

If you’re struggling and need urgent mental health support, then call our dedicated crisis team available NHS 111 option 2. 

A patient who received outstanding care at the Trust’s Margaret Oates Mother and Baby Unit in Nottingham, after being diagnosed with postnatal depression, says she owes her life to the amazing team of practitioners. Read the full story here: https://orlo.uk/DASjT

Take extra care in the snowy and icy conditions. If you or someone else falls, try to stay calm. Take a couple of minutes to check for any pain or injuries and see if you think you can get up. Call 111 if you need advice and help. Call 999 for serious injuries to the head, back and neck.