Bridget is the glue of Spectrum People. She has been the Chief Officer since 2015.
She oversees the team who work across multiple locations within the community. Bridget ensures the smooth running of the charity as well as representing Spectrum People at a higher level within Wakefield community, West Yorkshire and wider afield.
She previously worked in the NHS for 20 years, and has run her own business, and been employed in the private sector.
Daz Dooler’s role is to support the social prescribing offer at Tieve Tara Medical Centre, Airedale. He does this by supporting people who have social issues that are impacting on their health and wellbeing, thus enabling them to find happiness and positivity that will improve their lives, and that of those around them.
Using tools and techniques that will engage people who struggle with conditions such as anxiety and depression, we aim to de-medicalise mental and emotional health conditions where factors such as debt, loneliness and housing is the cause of ill health.
Having spent many years in education Carla has bought that experience to the charity alongside her passion to support young people. Working within Airedale, Carla provides Social Prescribing to those who need support finding their way. She often facilitates community groups and brings an attitude that brightens any room.
Martin is the Charity Connector Manager and oversees the Community Support Groups. Martin has worked supporting mental health and wellbeing for over 20 years. This service covers the whole of the Wakefield district providing group support sessions and wellbeing activities.
As the lead for all things Appletree, Matt assists people in finding meaningful outdoor activities and support.
As a community space, Appletree welcomes anyone interested in spending time outdoors, meeting new people, or learning how to grow fruit, vegetables, and flowers – things that help us better meet our mental health, emotional and social needs.
Della is a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist who joined Spectrum People at Tieve Tara Medical Centre, Airedale, in 2021 shortly after finishing her master’s degree in art therapy. Della finds her role to be both challenging and rewarding, using her creativity in a positive way and seeing how people of all ages benefit. Through talking and art making, Della aims to create a therapeutic environment which feels safe and allows people to work towards their goals.
Those accessing Art Therapy say they have benefited greatly due to their sessions with Della and their contact with Spectrum People.
Saima works alongside Matt supporting the day to day running of Appletree Community Garden. She ensures that everyone who comes to the garden is given a warm welcome as well as running the Women’s group and events and an official drop in surgery where anyone who is struggling to complete official documents or needs support with making a phone call, can pre-book and have a 1:1 session.
Judith works alongside Martin, coordinating our peer support team of dedicated volunteers and helping to ensure the smooth running of the Community Support Groups. We are on hand to help with any practical or emotional difficulties and can signpost to other specialist organisations where needed. Judith has many years of experience in this field and has previously worked as a Mental Health Nurse, a Carer’s Advocate and a Support Worker for homeless people.
Bridget is the glue of Spectrum People. She has been the Chief Officer since 2015.
She oversees the team who work across multiple locations within the community. Bridget ensures the smooth running of the charity as well as representing Spectrum People at a higher level within Wakefield community, West Yorkshire and wider afield.
She previously worked in the NHS for 20 years, and has run her own business, and been employed in the private sector.
Daz Dooler’s role is to support the social prescribing offer at Tieve Tara Medical Centre, Airedale. He does this by supporting people who have social issues that are impacting on their health and wellbeing, thus enabling them to find happiness and positivity that will improve their lives, and that of those around them.
Using tools and techniques that will engage people who struggle with conditions such as anxiety and depression, we aim to de-medicalise mental and emotional health conditions where factors such as debt, loneliness and housing is the cause of ill health.
As the lead for all things Appletree, Matt assists people in finding meaningful outdoor activities and support.
As a community space, Appletree welcomes anyone interested in spending time outdoors, meeting new people, or learning how to grow fruit, vegetables, and flowers – things that help us better meet our mental health, emotional and social needs.
Della is a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist who joined Spectrum People at Tieve Tara Medical Centre, Airedale, in 2021 shortly after finishing her master’s degree in art therapy. Della finds her role to be both challenging and rewarding, using her creativity in a positive way and seeing how people of all ages benefit. Through talking and art making, Della aims to create a therapeutic environment which feels safe and allows people to work towards their goals.
Those accessing Art Therapy say they have benefited greatly due to their sessions with Della and their contact with Spectrum People.
Having spent many years in education Carla has bought that experience to the charity alongside her passion to support young people. Working within Airedale, Carla provides Social Prescribing to those who need support finding their way. She often facilitates community groups and brings an attitude that brightens any room.
Judith works alongside Martin, coordinating our peer support team of dedicated volunteers and helping to ensure the smooth running of the Community Support Groups. We are on hand to help with any practical or emotional difficulties and can signpost to other specialist organisations where needed. Judith has many years of experience in this field and has previously worked as a Mental Health Nurse, a Carer’s Advocate and a Support Worker for homeless people.
Martin is the Charity Connector Manager and oversees the Community Support Groups. Martin has worked supporting mental health and wellbeing for over 20 years. This service covers the whole of the Wakefield district providing group support sessions and wellbeing activities.
Saima works alongside Matt supporting the day to day running of Appletree Community Garden. She ensures that everyone who comes to the garden is given a warm welcome as well as running the Women’s group and events and an official drop in surgery where anyone who is struggling to complete official documents or needs support with making a phone call, can pre-book and have a 1:1 session.
