Milton Keynes Recovery & Wellbeing College team is made up of peer trainers (people with lived experience of mental health challenges) and mental health professionals.
Working together, we recognise that the expertise of people with lived experience of mental health difficulties is as valuable as the knowledge of mental health practitioners: both to the individual journey of recovery and to the development and delivery of services.
The members of the team that you may meet when you visit the Milton Keynes Recovery & Wellbeing College are:
Hello! I am Spencer Soilleux, I am an Occupational Therapist that has worked with CNWL for over 10 years, across lots of roles in mental health and in roles supporting staff. I really value co-production and peer roles, and think these are the future of the NHS - so being part of the recovery college is a great opportunity! I am interested in lots of things like physical health, stopping smoking and working with sensory needs. Outside of work, I like live music and standup comedy, but also hiding inside with some video games and Lego. If you see me, say hello!
Barbara has a background in occupational therapy and has previously worked as an Occupational Therapist and Mental Health Practitioner in a variety of NHS mental health settings.
She joined the Milton Keynes Recovery & Wellbeing College in April 2022. Barbara enjoys spending her spare time enjoying the park land and green spaces in Milton Keynes and going for walks.
Barbara is also the Deputy Manager at MK RWC.
I joined the Recovery and Wellbeing College in September and have worked for the NHS for three years. Previously, I worked as a Healthcare Assistant on Maternity and Paediatric wards.
Before joining the NHS, I worked for a children’s charity in customer services which is my main background. I love working for the NHS and can’t see myself doing anything else!
I also love spending time in cafes with friends, walks and looking after my children.
Lais started to work as receptionist and administrator on November 2022 and this has been her first hole working for an NHS Trust.
Lais previously worked with customer care in Bracknell, before relocating to Milton Keynes. Lais says: “I love working for the NHS and couldn’t be happier”.