Having received national acclaim, CHFT's BLOSM service has now attracted attention from the other side of the world - with New Zealand's Chief Science Advisor, Professor Ian Lambie, making a special visit to see the Team's work on Thursday last week. 

Prof Lambie came to to West Yorkshire to learn more about our system approach to adversity, trauma and resilience. The trip was organised following a national online conference, which spoke about the wider approach in West Yorkshire, including the BLOSM service. 

Following the visit, Prof Lambie (pictured, centre) said: "I thought the service was incredibly unique, run by an inspirational group of people working with those who are most disadvantaged in our society.  This service provides meaningful and engaging support for these young people beyond the hospital boundaries and into the community."

BLOSM Service Lead, Alistair Christie, said: "It was a pleasure to host Professor Ian and colleagues from the ICB and to share the work we have been doing within the BLOSM service. We really appreciated their advice and encouragement."

Emmerline Irving, Head of Improving Population Health at NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, said: "BLOSM is a flagship service as part of the West Yorkshire Adversity Trauma and Resilience Programme, which we are incredibly proud of. It is now influencing wider navigator provision across West Yorkshire."