Health and Wellbeing Sector Meeting 2025

Charities and other stakeholders are invited to a Health & Wellbeing forum that will focus on the pivotal role of prevention in shaping the future of healthcare and will examine how charities are at the forefront of early intervention efforts to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for the whole community.

Presentations

• Alex Hawkins-Drew, Associate Director of Public Health, will discuss the findings from the 2023 Wellbeing Survey and the essential role of prevention in addressing the challenges healthcare services will face in the years ahead.
• Jo Cottell, CEO of Mind, will present on the newly commissioned Supported Self-Help Service, an early intervention programme for individuals with mild to moderate mental health concerns. She will also explore its partnership with the States of Guernsey as part of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy, and reflect on what the focus on prevention has meant for Mind’s approach to supporting mental health.

Networking Opportunities:

The second part of the evening will offer valuable networking opportunities, enabling charities to connect, exchange best practices, and explore potential collaborations that can enhance health and wellbeing through