People are being invited to share feedback on how mental health nurses have touched their lives, ahead of the first ever national celebration of the profession later this month.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is inviting people to share their messages of thanks ahead of Mental Health Nurses’ Day on 21 February.

Submissions through social media, email or post are invited, which will be shared with mental health nursing staff working in community and inpatient services.

Steve Forsyth, BCUHB’s director of nursing for mental health and learning disabilities, said the inaugural event would provide a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the role of mental health nurses across the region.

He said: “It takes a very special sort of person to be a mental health nurse, and the contribution they make in caring for people and their families cannot be underestimated.

“We have over 700 mental health nurses working in our hospitals and community services, and I am proud of each and every one of them for the fantastic care they provide.

“There are a number of ways that people can tell us when we don’t get things right, but it’s also important to celebrate the huge positive impact that our mental health nurses and healthcare assistants make for people in our community when they need it the most.”

“We’re inviting anyone who wants to send a message to our staff, whether an individual, team or even an entire ward or service, to please get in touch via email, Facebook, Twitter, or by post.”

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