National award for county's mental health work

Worcestershire's director of public health has won a national award for promoting mental health and wellbeing.

Lisa McNally was given the Sarah Stewart Brown Award for Public Mental Health by the Faculty of Public Health.

The award was for work to promote better mental health by working directly with communities, encouraging local groups to provide support in their local area.

McNally said it should be seen as a collective award which "reflects a lot of great work from the Worcestershire public health team and community groups across the county".

The award also highlights the director's work nationally, campaigning for more attention to addressing mental health in all ages, as well as promotional work to reduce stigma around mental health.

Councillor Alan Bailes, Worcestershire County Council's cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: "This achievement is a testament not only to Lisa's personal dedication and leadership, but also to the hard work and commitment of the wider public health team."

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