AN NHS trust in Gloucestershire that specialises in mental health care has been awarded a gold star through a national scheme.

2gether NHS Foundation Trust’s commitment to working in partnership was recognised with the award through The Triangle of Care initiative.

The Triangle of Care, which is run by the Carers Trust, brings carers, service users and professionals closer together to jointly promote the recovery of people with mental health conditions.

2gether was accepted as a member of the scheme in April last year and has now successfully earned its first gold star.

Professor Jane Melton, director of engagement and integration for the trust, said: “Since we were accepted into the Triangle of Care programme we have been working hard to embed its principles across our inpatient and crisis teams in both Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.

“The Carers Trust has been very impressed by our commitment to the scheme, and the work we have carried out to date.

“We’d like to thank our partners – Carers Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire Young Carers and Herefordshire Carers Support - as well as the Carers Trust for their continued support.”

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