But investment in services is not enough - better alignment between HSC demand and investment in training is essential. More training in Clinical Psychology required - currently 20% vacancy rate across NI due to insufficient training places to meet the needs of the population.

Excited to be delivering our Model of Attachment Practice to our wonderful staff from LAC, 16+, FIS, Family Centres, CAMHS, Paediatric Psychology& Family Support! Western Trust @nicdoc72 Tom Cassidy Stephen Mc Laughlin Ann McDuff Charlene O Connor

It' showtime....!! And what a fantastic day it is going to be!! Follow along on #DDPUKConf2019 Kim Golding #DanHughesDDP #JonBaylin #JulieHudson

#JonBaylin taking about 'Peripersonal Space'. In safety when people approach us= Oxytocin - We/Us- Walls down. In interpersonal trauma = Vasopressin - Us/Them - Walls Up. Closeness experienced as threatening/dangerous. #DDPUKConf2019

Inspirational, heartwarming and curiosity invoking first day at #DDPUKConf2019 looking forward to Day Two Kerry Sweeney

Today marks the beginning of #FosterCareFortnight (13-26 May 2019). Over the next 2 weeks you'll see artwork created by children, carers and staff of our foster care teams on our social media as well as information about the different roles of foster carers. #ChangeAFuture

The artwork represents a reflection of personal experiences and interpretation of the Model of Attachment Practice (MAP); a therapeutic model of care developed in the Western Trust #ChangeAFuture

Looking forward to hearing ⁦@nicdoc72⁩ speak about promoting attachment for medically fragile babies. #IAIA

Feeling Proud with Mr Tom Cassidy AD at our 2 Day MAP Training for Fostering Kinship Carers last Thursday and Friday 🤗

Simple but great doc for family health and well-being

Thank you Beacon House for sharing such a fun and purposeful way to support our children at this time!

A reminder to all Western Trust staff that there is a psychological support helpline available as per the poster below. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Mary Dooher

Our Western Trust Psychological Support Helpline is open to all HSC staff including those within the Western Trust, local GP Practices, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Independent Sector. ⁣#WeAreWithYou

If you are worried about a child, reach out for help and support. These services are there to support families and children who are struggling. Child protection services are open for business if you or someone you know needs them please call.

Psychological Support Helpline for all staff within the Trust, local GP practices, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Staff and those working for Independent Care Providers. Monday to Friday 9am-9pm, Saturdays and Sunday 2pm-6pm. Telephone 02871611281 and choose Option 3.

MAP in WHSCT staying connected whilst staying apart. Smiling faces all round! ⁦Western Trust⁩ ⁦Tom Cassidy⁩

Wonderful morning welcoming our new Residential Social Workers to the Western Trust and introducing them to the world of MAP almost face to face - well the next best thing! ⁦Paul Harvey⁩ ⁦Western Trust⁩ ⁦michelle quigley⁩ ⁦Tom Cassidy⁩

ZOOMING along on fabulous BUSS journey today! Loving it - thanks to all #bussmodel