Local voices needed to shape future Personality Disorder Services

CHESHIRE and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) is reaching out to people with experience of challenges related to living with a personality disorder, inviting them to play a key role in shaping the future of services.

The CWP Complex Care Transformation Project is committed to involving people with firsthand experience to improve services and care pathways for individuals struggling with difficulties associated with personality disorder.

Participants can choose how they wish to get involved whether in person, by email, or by post offering flexibility to suit individual preferences. A formal diagnosis is not required to take part.

Dr. Amrith Shetty, Director of Medical Workforce and Joint Clinical Lead for Complex Care Transformation Programme, said:- "At CWP, we deeply value the input of people with lived experience, recognising how essential their voices are in shaping future services. The Complex Care Transformation Project is working to improve services and pathways of care for people who struggle with the difficulties associated with personality disorder. I encourage people to get in touch with us and contribute their views in whatever way feels comfortable to them."

One participant shared their experience:- "It is empowering to be involved in such important work. As a previous service user, the project has allowed me to use my experience for the better, whilst also giving me a sense of purpose. I have attended and contributed to meetings and workshops, and I have seen how my input has been used throughout the project."

The goal of the project is to create a consistent approach, grounded in evidence and best practice to support people with complex emotional needs. Flexible engagement methods ensure participants can contribute in a way that works best for them. There will also be opportunities for interested participants to get involved in other projects.

If you, a family member, or a carer would like to get involved, please complete the contact form here.

If you have any questions, please contact:- CWP.ComplexCareParticipation@NHS.Net.

For more information about CWP's services, visit:- CWP.NHS.UK.

Aldi shoppers in Merseyside can reserve:- 'Too Good To Go' bags for Christmas and NYE earlier than ever before

ALDI is making its popular Too Good To Go:- 'Surprise Bags' available for reservation earlier than ever before for Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Customers in Merseyside will be able to reserve a bag via the Too Good To Go app up to 5 days in advance, giving shoppers even more flexibility during the busy festive period.

This means that bags for Christmas Eve will be available to order from:- Thursday, 19 December 2024, for collection and bags to collect on New Year's Eve can be ordered from:- Friday, 27 December 2024.

The:- 'Surprise Bags' cost just £3.30 each and contain at least £10 worth of food approaching its sell by or use-by date.

Luke Emery, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK, said:- "We're making our Too Good To Go bags even more accessible this Christmas and New Year. By allowing customers in Merseyside to reserve their bags earlier than ever, we hope to provide even more people with affordable items that also help to reduce food waste. This partnership continues to play a vital role in supporting our sustainability goals, and it has been incredible to see how many customers now regularly use the service."

Sophie Trueman, Country Director at Too Good To Go UK and Ireland, adds:- "We're delighted to help Aldi and its customers save even more food from going to waste across this seasonal period. Not only does our win-win-win solution support Aldi in tackling surplus food, but it also enables customers to enjoy products at great value for money, all while making a positive impact on the planet."

In addition to its:- 'Too Good To Go' partnership, Aldi's UK stores donate surplus food to local causes year round via its successful partnership with Neighbourly. Over the upcoming festive period, Britain's fourth largest supermarket expects to donate more than 1 million meals to local charities and foodbanks across the UK.