"Sharing stories at our trust AGM"

The Trust AGM is in full swing and kicked off with Professor Dean Fathers reflecting on his his first nine months as Chair.

Ruth Hawkins, Executive Director of Finance & Performance, gave an overview of 2010-2011. The Trust met all targets for the year.

Ruth talked about our Trust feedback survey, Communities of Interest, quality and involvement. Professor Mike Cooke CBE shared our stories over the year. Increased patient and staff satisfaction was highlighted. The launch of this year's reports at the meeting and the many achievements and innovation shown from the organisation was displayed today with around 70 stands showing what they have achieved over the year.

A fantastic film showcase of achievements followed, including Nottingham Panthers who are working with the trust to reduce stigma around mental health.

The Meercats from Middle Street Resource Centre closed the meeting with ''Stir it Up'!

A question and answer session followed. Mike & Dean took questions from the audience about services for older people, involvement, deaf awareness, the future of mental health services, integrated healthcare, learning disabilities and praise for Millbrook Mental Health Unit.