The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has announced an additional tier to its member wellbeing provisions, with the appointment of three new mental health first aiders.

This initiative, supported by Charity partner, Perennial, reinforces the association’s ongoing commitment to member wellbeing, says the YPHA.

The newly appointed mental health first aiders are Adam Stewart, director of Utopia Landscapes, George Holmes, horticultural trainee at The MacRobert Trust, and Jess Dabell, brand manager at Meadow View Stone.

Each of them have undergone Mental Health First Aid training courses, hosted and funded by Perennial, with their availability via personal YPHA email addresses providing a confidential and accessible channel for members seeking support.

Their emails are as follows:
Adam Steward – AdamMHFA@ypha.org.uk
George Holmes – GeorgeMHFA@ypha.org.uk
Jess Dabell – JessMHFA@ypha.org.uk

Emily McCurrie, Perennial’s programme manager – health prevention says: “They’re contributing to a great area of need within the industry.

“The charity can’t do this alone and it’s encouraging to see industry workers taking ownership of the mental health agenda and being proactive in taking it forward.”

For more information on YPHA visit ypha.org.uk
For more information about Perennial visit perennial.org.uk