Gary Newton – Head of Contracts, Delivery and Collaboration at Open Mental Health
I have been overwhelmed by the warmth and support I’ve received since joining the OMH team as Head of Contracts, Delivery and Collaboration last week. Joining a new organisation is always daunting, but the culture, passion and belief I have already experienced has only reinforced why I wanted to work in this position.
My working carer started in Somerset and I am delighted to be returning to my home county, to re-establish relationships and support the excellent diversity of VCSE and wider services across the county.
I know the task at hand is enormous. For as long as there is one person in Somerset unable to get the help they need, when they need it, that is one person too many. But in the short while I have been around, I have already seen and felt the determination everyone has to ensure we live up to our mission and vision. My admiration goes out to all those who have been instrumental in forming and driving the OMH Alliance forward and I feel proud to have been invited to join the team.
And so, I too recommit to remaining true to my mantra –“to make a positive difference to at least one person each and every day!”
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me already and I look forward to working with you.