Dr Kerry Hinsby is a clinical psychologist with a background in forensic mental health and the clinical lead of the West Yorkshire Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (Hub), a groundbreaking, trauma-informed initiative supporting health and care workers across the region. Megan first met Kerry in Leeds after multiple professionals insisted she meet her and hear about the work happening at the Hub. She found a model of care that centres relationships, community, and proactive support for those who support others.
In this episode, Kerry and Megan explore what makes the West Yorkshire Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Service unique, and why regional, relational models of staff wellbeing are essential, not optional. They dive deep into Schwartz Rounds and what happens when we make space for reflective conversations that go beyond clinical tasks. Kerry also shares her knowledge around critical incident responses, from immediate defusing to longer-term debriefing, and how we can move away from reactive, individualised models to those that are preventative, team-based, and grounded in care.
Kerry's work offers a powerful example of what is possible when we truly commit to looking after our people. This episode is for anyone working in health, education, or any caregiving role, and for anyone reimagining how we support staff in the face of trauma, complexity, and exhaustion.
You can contact Kerry via email: [email protected]
You can find out more about Schwartz Rounds here.
Host: Megan Corcoran, Wagtail Institute
Wagtail Institute empowers schools and complex settings to become trauma-informed wellbeing communities of practice where everyone can thrive. We work alongside leaders, educators, and practitioners to respond to wellbeing challenges, enhance trauma-informed practice, and navigate pathways to healing. If you would like to work with Megan, head to our website or send an email: [email protected]
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