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Meet Sarah Jakeman: From Art Student to Service Manager, Supporting Others to Thrive
In this sit-down session, we chat with Sarah Jakeman, our inspiring Service Manager for Grainger House in Sandwell, whose journey with Northern Healthcare began in 2020 as a Support Worker. With a background in Fine Art and a passion for helping others,...
- Career Progression

Recruitment in Mental Health and Social Care: Our Approach
At Northern Healthcare, we know that people are at the heart of everything we do, and that starts with recruitment. Behind every new team member is a thoughtful, value-driven process led by our dedicated Recruitment Team. Whether it’s welcoming...

Beyond the Ward: Sophie Thomas on Empowering People in Their Mental Health Journey
At Northern Healthcare, our team is made up of passionate professionals dedicated to supporting individuals on their mental health journey. In this interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sophie Thomas, one of our Mental Health Leads, who shares...
- Career Progression

Driving Positive Change in Mental Health: An Interview with Stephen Speed
Mental health nursing is a dynamic and deeply rewarding field, and at Northern Healthcare, we’re proud to have professionals like Stephen Speed leading the way in improving care. With a career that started in frontline support and evolved into quality...
- Career Progression

Breaking Stigma & Changing Lives: Dawn Cropper on 25 Years in Mental Health Nursing
As part of our series celebrating Mental Health Nurses’ Day, we had the privilege of speaking with Dawn Cropper, Operations Director at Northern Healthcare. Although Dawn now plays a key role in overseeing operations, her heart remains deeply rooted...
- Career Progression