Jane Hughes - CEO Expand I began my career in the commercial sector in product and business development roles. My passion for the voluntary sector was sparked through supporting local community groups, whilst a keen interest in health and social care led to my first role in the sector as a Service Manager for Brook. When the 17 independent Brook charities merged in 2011, I became a member of the Executive Team leading on the development of multi-site Operations and Business Development functions across the UK. Shortly after, I became Deputy Chief Executive with responsibility for Service Delivery. I am a Chartered Manager and have held organisational lead roles for safeguarding and as Caldicott Guardian. Most recently I was the Operations Director for Compass where I led a range of integrated health and wellbeing services for young people and adults, including substance misuse, sexual health and mental health. I found my niche in the voluntary sector working with like-minded people who are committed to the ethos and values of the organisation. My passion is understanding people's needs and challenges so that innovative integrated services can be developed with the flexibility to respond to those needs.
Sarah Wileman - Director of Development Expand Sarah is the Director of Development. Sarah oversees the development and delivery of services, ensuring MHM continues to achieve outstanding results helping people to recover from mental health conditions. Prior to Sarah's role as Director of Development, she was our Head of Talking Therapies. Sarah has worked in Health and Social Care for over 20 years, across both the Statutory and Voluntary sector. Sarah was drawn to the field of mental health following a previous role which involved developing Primary Care Mental Health Services and talking to the people who had used these services. This exposed her to the impact that these services have for people with mild to moderate needs and how they can change people's lives. From 1996 to 2000 Sarah worked in a large supported Hostel in the centre of Glasgow, working with men with complex needs. Following this she moved to Teesside working for Teesside Probation Service with offenders on release from prison and those with Drug Treatment Orders. She then moved to Addaction where she was a Team Leader for a Drug Intervention Programme in Middlesbrough. In 2006 she worked as part of the Middlesbrough Drug Action Team, in the commissioning team. Following this Sarah moved to North Yorkshire County Council, Adult Social Care, as Carers Project Officer latterly also taking on responsibility for Continuing Health Care. Prior to moving to MHM Sarah worked for Turning Point as a Bid Manager specifically working in Mental Health services. Sarah moved to MHM in 2017 as Transformation and Partnerships Manager. "I believe that the services we provide can effect real change in people's lives whether it means someone can return to work or live in a safe supportive environment. People have an amazing capacity to reach their potential with the right support that is delivered by trained supported staff with a real belief in what they do." Outside of work Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, running (purely for fun!!) and walking her dogs!
Sonia McGough - Director of Strategy and Performance Expand Sonia has worked for MHM since 1994 having qualified as a social worker specialising in mental health. Over the last 24 years, Sonia has worked in a number of roles with MHM; in both direct service delivery and organisational infrastructure and is currently MHM’s Director of Quality and Operations. Sonia is incredibly passionate about excellent mental health services. When not working, Sonia spends time with her family and their menagerie of animals - a dog, two cats, two rabbits, a bearded dragon, a tortoise and a horse!
Lorna Hodson-Fraser - Director of People and Organisational Development Expand Lorna joined MHM in August 2021 and provides leadership across our people, recruitment, learning, and organisational development functions. Lorna's HR career started in engineering, and she has since gained experience in NHS, education, and the fire service. Outside of work, Lorna is a foundation member and Manager of the Blue Light Choir, which was established to promote mental wellbeing and reduce the stigma associated with mental health in emergency services. "I'm passionate about influencing and representing the vision and values of the organisation and shaping the cultural agenda for colleagues".
Tracey Bell - Director of Quality & Operations Expand Tracey joined MHM in July 2023 as the Director of Quality and Operations providing leadership for the delivery and continuous improvement of our portfolio of services. Prior to joining MHM Tracey's career has always primarily been in charities focused on the diverse but connected issues of mental health, housing and homelessness, drugs and alcohol and criminal justice. She initially qualified as a youth worker and started her career working with young people who were street homeless in Central London and working her up to take on director and board roles but has never lost her passion for front line service delivery. Tracey is driven by a desire to ensure that the services we provide are the best they can be both in terms of the experience people have and the impact that is achieved. She believes strongly that the views and experience of people who use services should be central to everything we do, working together in partnership to develop and deliver high quality services that have real impact.