2gether NHS Foundation Trust

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2gether NHS Foundation Trust is a public health service organization in the United Kingdom. It is part of the National Health Service (NHS), the publicly funded healthcare system in the UK. The trust provides mental health services, learning disabilities services, and social care services in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.

History[edit | edit source]

The 2gether NHS Foundation Trust was established in 2007, following the merger of the Gloucestershire Partnership NHS Trust and the Herefordshire Mental Health and Learning Disability Services NHS Trust. The trust was named "2gether" to symbolize the collaboration and unity between the two original trusts.

Services[edit | edit source]

The trust provides a wide range of services, including adult mental health services, child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), older people's mental health services, and services for people with learning disabilities. These services are provided in both inpatient and community settings.

Adult Mental Health Services[edit | edit source]

The trust's adult mental health services include crisis resolution and home treatment teams, early intervention services, rehabilitation services, and psychological therapies.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)[edit | edit source]

The CAMHS provided by the trust include assessment and treatment for children and young people with mental health problems, as well as support for their families.

Older People's Mental Health Services[edit | edit source]

The trust provides a range of services for older people, including memory services for those with dementia, and mental health teams for older people.

Learning Disabilities Services[edit | edit source]

The trust's learning disabilities services include community learning disability teams, intensive support teams, and health facilitation teams.

Governance[edit | edit source]

The 2gether NHS Foundation Trust is governed by a Board of Directors and a Council of Governors. The Board of Directors is responsible for the operational management of the trust, while the Council of Governors represents the interests of the trust's members and the wider public.

See also[edit | edit source]




Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD