Kids Inspire founder receives Deputy Prime Minister’s Award

Our founder and Chief Executive, Sue Bell, has been recognised for her outstanding work for young people and their families in Essex. On Thursday evening she was announced as a Mental Health Hero in the Deputy Prime Minister’s Awards, at a gala reception in Whitehall.

The Mental Health Hero Awards recognise people who have done extraordinary things to help, support or inspire people with mental health conditions. The awards followed a country-wide search and more than 900 nominations.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said:

“I’ve been overwhelmed by the huge number of responses we’ve had for these awards and the incredible work going on to help other people in their darkest hours.

“Every single one of them is helping us win the fight to tackle the stigma and prejudice around mental health and build a fairer society where no one has to suffer in silence. In my eyes they are all winners.

“Days like this are a reminder of the progress we have made in raising awareness of mental health, but we still have a long way to go. Today, we can all make a difference by giving just 5 minutes for Time to Talk Day and speaking out about mental health.

“It may be minutes to you but could make a world of difference for someone else.”