Posted 07.02.2025

Peter Woodhams – Outstanding Contribution to the Sector, Mental Health Awards 2024

In October 2024 Peter Woodhams, Carer Consultant with Meriden Family Programme for over 20 years received the Outstanding Contribution to the Sector award at the Mental Health Awards 2024.

Peter is a hugely valued member of our team and has contributed to and led on multiple projects with Meriden over the years. Many of you who have completed BFT training with us will have met Peter and heard his story. Every time Peter gives this talk we receive so much positive feedback about how powerful hearing his family’s story is. We’re so pleased that Peter has been recognised in this way.

You can read more about Peter’s story here: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/about-us/news/peter-woodhams-received-a-mental-health-award/

You can read more about the Mental health Awards here: https://www.facebook.com/thementalhealthawards

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