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Our next Community Forum will be held on 30th April 2021 between 10:00 and 11:30. It will cover the very topical issue of Mental Health and its impact and also highlight the resources available to help everyone affected by mental health issues across West Berkshire.
The Community Forum will be presented by Laura Farris MP for Newbury and Chris Boulton, CEO Greenham Trust.
Agenda:
- Opening remarks – Laura Farris MP
- West Berkshire Council – Public Health – mental health in schools
- Community support: charity and voluntary organisations
- Healthwatch
- Time to Talk – Youth counselling service
- Berkshire Youth – Wellness in schools project
- West Berkshire Suicide Prevention
- Eight Bells for Mental Health
- Charlie Waller Trust
- Homestart West Berkshire
- Funding support – Surviving to Thriving Fund
- Q&A
The last year has placed unique pressures on the whole community and particularly young people who have had their education interrupted. Whilst there is a value in learning adaptability and resilience, the truth is that we have never closed schools on a national basis before and the challenge was unprecedented. As young people return to normal school life, I want to ensure that the support is there if they need it, and they have the best possible chance of bouncing back to their education. Laura Farris, MP for Newbury.
