New college to support mental health - The Evesham Observer

New college to support mental health

Evesham Editorial 12th May, 2021   0

A NEW ‘Wellbeing and Recovery College’ has been launched in Herefordshire and Worcestershire – at venues across the two authorities – to support people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Its aim is to give people the tools, skills and understanding that they need to support their own wellbeing and recovery journey, whilst breaking down stigmas relating to mental health.

The college offers a wide range of courses and workshops designed to take each individual on a journey, however short or long, to find not only new skills, but the knowledge and understanding of what health and wellbeing and recovery means to them.

The college is a partnership between Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, voluntary and community sector organisations (VCS), public sector partners and our Experts by Experience in local communities.




Team leader Vicky Hitch of Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust: “It is estimated that around one in four people will experience some form of mental health difficulties at some point in their lives.

“Herefordshire and Worcestershire Wellbeing and Recovery College will give people the skills, knowledge and understanding to support their recovery, experience positive mental health and wellbeing and live a meaningful life.”


Mark Herriott, general manager at Community First in Herefordshire and Worcestershire said: “We are delighted to be involved in bringing together such a broad range of partners offering learning opportunities across the two counties and driving forward this innovative approach to helping people live a more fulfilling life.

“We believe that we are all stronger by working together in a way which values each person’s individual experience as the expert on their own mental health and wellbeing.

The college is available to people living in Herefordshire or Worcestershire aged 18+, and people don’t have to be going through mental health challenges themselves.

Anyone who is keen to learn about mental health, wellbeing or how to keep themselves well and support others is welcome to register for courses/ workshops.

The Redditch venue will be at The Old Needlworks in Britten Street, Redditch but initially, because of the pandemic, most of the learning opportunities will be delivered online.

For more details visit: https://hwwellbeingandrecoverycollege.org.uk/register

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