South Holland groups back new mental health reforms
| Updated: 16:44, 28 January 2021
A proposed major reform of mental health care could make a huge difference to so manyâ says a key supporter of those with mental health issues.
Vanessa Browning, who lives in Spalding and runs Community Mind Matters, set up to help residents with depression and anxiety, said she backs new Government proposals â100 per centâ.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has unveiled a new white paper for the proposals, saying âwe must bring the Mental Health Act into the 21st centuryâ.
Vanessa Browning and Jack McLean pictured last year with the Community Mind Matters bench in Spaldingâs Ayscoughfee Gardens. The bench is available for people wanting to chat with a support worker about any anxieties or concerns.
Spalding COVID Kindness Team is returning to offer support during Lockdown 3
| Updated: 17:05, 06 January 2021
A team of volunteers who joined together during the first national lockdown has returned to offer support to those who need it the most.
The committee behind the Spalding COVID Kindness Team has brought the group back into action after receiving a number of calls following the announcement that the country was to enter another strict lockdown.
Founder Keira Williamson says that the team will be offering support from Friday through their phone line.
The Spalding COVID Kindness Team. Photo taken by Sally Lucy. (43852512)
She said: âWe have five people who will be manning the main phone line to begin with.