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A headshot of Lisa Maynard-Atem who is a Black woman with long, dark brown wavy hair. She wears big, wide framed glasses that are very trendy. Her shoulder is just poking into the frame and she's wearing a read shirt. She looks really friendly and has a big smile on her face.

A Board Meeting with a Difference: How PSS is Elevating Voices and Empowering Carers

By Lisa Maynard-Atem, PSS Board apprentice Board meetings are often seen as formal, structured, and perhaps a little rigid. Attendees are typically senior leaders and decision-makers, gathered around a large table discussing strategy, budgets, and organisational priorities. But my recent… 

the board stand together - there are 13 of them. everyone looks really friendly and welcoming. Lisa Maynard-atem is in attendance too.

Apprentice On Board!

Earlier this year we told everyone that we’ve joined the Black United Representation Network, and as part of that, signed up to their Board apprenticeship scheme. We want to offer Black professionals who are part of the BURN network the… 

PSS launches mental health project with Manchester Metropolitan University

We’re excited to announce that we’ve launched a brand-new research project in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University. It’ll focus on understanding and addressing self-harm and suicide prevention in Shared Lives arrangements. Disclaimer: When life is difficult, Samaritans are there –…