‘Mindful Towns and Villages’ programme growing in numbers

Cantley in Norfolk has become a Mindful Village after eight local people undertook training held by the local council. The free training – organised by Broadland District Council – provided the participants with mental health awareness education and the skills and resources they need to support people suffering with mental health issues.

As well as equipping people with the tools needed to help others, the training is designed to challenge the associated stigma around the illness, with Wellbeing Champions encouraged to have open conversations about mental health in the community.

Cantley is the latest to benefit from the Mindful Towns and Villages programme, which is delivered by South Norfolk and Broadland District Council with Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust.