Dr Jane Hutton, Lead for Psychology at NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, has won an Everton in the Community (EITC) Blue Heart Award in the Community Impact of the Year category.
Dr Hutton volunteers her expertise at The People’s Place, a specialist hub, funded by EITC, which provides mental health and wellbeing support to some of the city’s most deprived areas.
Since opening in 2022, Dr Hutton with support from trainee clinical psychologists from Lancaster University, has helped more than one hundred people.
Dr Hutton said: “It is a lovely feeling to know that your work is seen to be making a real difference. The People’s Place is such a huge asset to the local community. It acts as an alternative option for those reluctant to come to hospital.
“With support from my colleagues and EITC, I’m confident the influence of this hub will continue to grow and will help many people throughout our city live healthier, happier lives.”
For more information on The People’s Place, please visit the ETIC website.