Duo Join Board of Derbyshire Counselling Service

20th February 2023

Derbyshire's Derwent Rural Counselling Service has strengthened its board of trustees. Jill Fortune is highly experienced and knowledgeable in the development and delivery of educational programmes in the Higher Education (HE) and Facilities Management sector, having monitored and advised on the quality of teaching and learning for HE, professional body qualifications and Apprenticeship programmes

Glinys Capewell brings 45 years experience managing various teams in Logistics and Customs Compliance within the steel industry. Mark Serby, chair of trustees for the charity, said: “I am delighted to welcome Jill and Glinys onto the DRCS board as the organisation seeks to further our essential work and delivery of services across the county as mental health issues continue to dominate the headlines. They have a wealth of experience and skills which complement that of the current six other DRCS trustees.”

DRCS operates as a partner of Talking Mental Health Derbyshire (TMHD), who are a provider of the Talking Therapies programme for Derbyshire Health Care Foundation Trust. DRCS is the largest provider of counselling in Derbyshire with above national recovery rates and reduced waiting times.

Its counselling services include talking therapies and well-being programmes in Derbyshire and the Peak District, with a 30-year track record of working with individuals suffering from common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress and long term conditions. DRCS also works with businesses and schools.

DRCS operates from bases in Bakewell, Derby, Chesterfield, Alfreton, Belper, Long Eaton and Matlock treating people from the Amber Valley, Erewash, Derbyshire Dales, High Peak, Derby City, North East Derbyshire. It also uses GP premises across the region. For further information about DRCS visit www.drcs.org.uk

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