Anne spent the last 25+ years working with Offenders through HMPPS, MOJ and Health and Justice Commissions. She has always been passionate about Offender Health, and has been instrumental in changing the landscape for Offenders, enabling them to have a voice regarding their health. It has been evident in her work that childhood trauma can lead to mental illness, addiction and offending behaviour, this led her to Bradford District and Craven Mind and the opportunity to be Senior Service Manager for children and young people’s services. Anne is Bradford born and passionate about investing in the city through Bradford District and Craven Mind. In her spare time she is a devoted Grandma, Pop Choir Singer and Gig and Theatre goer and curry-eater. 

After 20+ years working in the Early years sector, Diana decided to go down the mental health route and qualify as a person-centred therapeutic counsellor.  She is passionate about supporting children and young people who are struggling with their mental health.  Her biggest love apart from her children and grandchildren is music, which has always been a form of personal therapy.  Diana enjoys spending time with her family, friends, watching movies and the occasional night out, as long as the music is good!

Chloe adores her role working with amazing young people. She particularly enjoys supporting them through difficult times and helping them learn how to look after themselves physically, emotionally and mentally. Outside of her job role, Chloe loves shopping, and watching Disney movies.

Annum loves engaging with children and young people, helping them achieve their goals and overcoming any barriers they are facing. When she is not at work, she enjoys travelling and spending time in nature.

Jess loves being able to provide a safe space for the young people to open up and express their worries. Working through them together to help manage their mental wellbeing in a more positive way. During Jess’s free time, she enjoys going to the gym and watching true crime documentaries.

Gabriella loves working with people and seeing the benefit that talking can have on wellbeing. Outside of work she enjoys travelling, reading, socialising with friends and family, watching a good thriller TV series and scrolling on TikTok! 

Sharmila enjoys creating a comforting and trusting relationship with the young people she works with. Her main aim is to create an open space for you to feel comfortable to talk about your feelings and emotions. Outside of work she enjoys going for walks and upcycling old pieces of furniture. 

Hannah loves working with young people and being able to provide them a safe space to talk about their feelings. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys spending time with her family and friends, doing arts and crafts, and running.

Ali loves working on the children’s ward as she spent time in hospital as a young person herself. It feels good to be able to support others and to offer some company to children who are feeling bored or unhappy in hospital. Outside of work Ali enjoys playing games with her children, having trips out to places like cafes, bowling, the cinema, watching them play their sports, and going for walks. She has a big fluffy ginger cat called Teddy who likes to sleep on her desk when she’s working from home.

Sufia is passionate about supporting people and focusing on how positive changes can be incorporated into their day to day lives. Outside of work she enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Muneeb is passionate about his role as a hospital buddy on the children’s ward, having personally experienced time in the hospital as a young person. He finds great fulfillment in offering support, companionship, and care to children who may feel isolated or down during their hospital stays. Outside of work, Muneeb enjoys walking, video editing, and dedicating his time to various charitable causes.