Greenham Trust’s Mental Health and Wellbeing in West Berkshire Community Forum was held on Friday 30th April 2021 and covered the topic of Mental Health and Wellbeing in West Berkshire.
The forum featured expert speakers discussing the challenges and opportunities faced across West Berkshire and also highlighted some of the resources available to help.
The Community Forum was presented by Laura Farris MP for Newbury and chaired by 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, Andrew Sharp, Chief Officer
– Time to Talk – Youth counselling service, Tammy Willsher, Charity Service Manager
– Berkshire Youth – Wellness in schools project, Sarah Emery, Operations Director
– Charlie Waller Trust, Sarah Ashworth, Schools and Families Programme Director
– Homestart West Berkshire, Grace Green, Director
– West Berkshire Suicide Prevention, Garry Poulson, Chairman
– Eight Bells for Mental Health, Kathryn Dunbdas, Coordinator
- Funding support – West Berkshire Council and Greenham Trust Surviving to Thriving Fund
- Q&A
Download the accompanying slides (including links to all the websites and resources mentioned) here.
Download the transcript of the Questions and Answers here.
See content from previous Community Forums and the dates for future Forums here.
