Kate Wood

Kate has worked in the mental health field for over 25 years. She began her career in the Prison Service, working with vulnerable people struggling with addiction and mental health, She moved into community mental health services 10 years later, focusing on supporting individuals and their families, experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues and substance misuse. As Kate moved into more business development and managerial roles, her focus moved to the wellbeing of the workforce. Kate leads on The Work Health Hub, a programme at the University of Derby, offering consultancy, an online platform, and engaging in research in the field of human sustainability in the workplace. Kate supports organisations to roll out key initiatives that aims to invest more in the people who work for them whilst nurturing an inclusive and psychologically safe workplace culture.