Ruth Harrell (Director of Public Health) provided feedback from the Mental Health Workshop.  It was reported that they had gathered the themes from the workshop and worked with colleagues to identify a lead officer for each of the themes.

·         Theme 1 – services formal and informal looking at what’s in place, the gaps, demands from Covid and how services should be delivered.

·         Theme 2 – communications and ensuring people were aware of these services.  Access to self-help for short term support rather than a more formal support structure.  The work of the HWB Hubs and the fantastic work in getting the messages out.  POD used and pushing social media around self-help.  Campaign such as being kind to each other.

·         Support for carers and supporting their wellbeing.