Stories archive

We are amongst the first mental health trusts in the South West to employ Peer Support Workers to help people experiencing eating disorders in the community. The Trust is also working on research to increase our understanding of eating disorders as well as being part of the team developing an app to support people living with eating disorders.

We are highlighting the vital role that Mental Health Nurses play in supporting patients and service users with a range of serious mental health conditions

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) NHS Trust has been presented with a top award for its commitment to tackling equality, diversity and inclusion.

This Children’s Mental Health Week (Monday 7th to Sunday 13th February) Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is supporting Place to Be’s campaign, ‘Growing Together’, which aims to encourage children and adults to consider how they have grown and how they can help others to grow.

Find out how you can nominate our amazing staff for one of our Annual Awards

The Riverside team, which is based in Bristol, has been awarded the Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Psychiatric Team of the Year 2021: Children and Adolescents Award.

How to spot the signs of mental health difficulties in children and how you can access help.