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SERIOUS questions are being asked of a hospital trust that inquests have found failed patients under their care, two of which took their own life. Recent inquests into the death of Lauren Braithwaite, 27, who took her own life in March 2020 and Emma Beth Goulding, 24, who died in April 2020 after attempting to hang herself. Both were treated for mental health issues by the Dova Unit based at Dane Garth at Furness General Hospital, and both were deemed to have been failed by the mental health unit. Both families raised their concerns about their care during the inquests, and Miss Gould...

Mike Smith, interim director of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division (who is quoted), and the North Wales Space logo. A NEW online support service has been launched to help reduce the loneliness and isolation experienced by people with mental health problems and their carers across North Wales. ‘North Wales Space’ has been funded by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) and delivered by Welsh mental health charity, Hafal. The online peer support community, which is monitored 24/7, offers a safe space for people to talk about their mental health in a supportive...

New online support launched for people in North Wales with mental health problems An online support service has been launched to help reduce the loneliness and isolation experienced by people with mental health problems and their carers across North Wales. ‘North Wales Space’ has been funded by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and delivered by Welsh mental health charity, Hafal. The online peer support community, which is monitored 24/7, offers a safe space for people to talk about their mental health in a supportive environment, connect with others in similar situations, and recei...