2gether NHS Foundation Trust
2gether NHS Foundation Trust
The 2gether NHS Foundation Trust (pronounced: two-gether N-H-S Foundation Trust) is a National Health Service (NHS) mental health trust that provides mental health and learning disability services to the people of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire in the United Kingdom.
Etymology
The name "2gether" signifies the trust's commitment to working in partnership with the people they serve. The term "NHS Foundation Trust" is a designation given to NHS organisations in the United Kingdom that have achieved a level of excellence and independence from the Department of Health.
Services
The 2gether NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including community mental health services, inpatient mental health services, learning disability services, and substance misuse services. These services are provided in a variety of settings, including community settings, inpatient units, and individuals' own homes.
Related Terms
- National Health Service: The publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom.
- Mental Health: A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
- Community Mental Health: A system of care in which the patient's community, not a specific facility such as a hospital, is the primary provider of care for people with a mental illness.
- Inpatient Mental Health: A level of care that involves admission to a hospital or other facility for round-the-clock care and treatment.
- Learning Disability: A condition giving rise to difficulties in acquiring knowledge and skills to the level expected of those of the same age.
- Substance Misuse: The use of a substance for purposes not consistent with legal or medical guidelines, most commonly drugs or alcohol.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 2gether NHS Foundation Trust
- Wikipedia's article - 2gether NHS Foundation Trust
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