About

Simon Blake OBE joined MHFA England as Chief Executive in October 2018, leading the organisation to achieve its vision of normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, through training one in ten of the population in mental health skills and awareness.  As well as Chairing SASP he Chairs the Dying Matters Campaign based at Hospices UK and the Headspace International Advisory Board. He is also a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute. He is a writer, campaigner and trainer and was awarded an OBE for services to the voluntary sector and young people in 2011. He enjoys running, equestrian eventing and his dog.

Michelle Stebbings joined Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP) as Executive Lead in March 2022 to lead its strategy and deliver its vision that everyone bereaved or affected by suicide is offered timely and appropriate support. SASP is a membership organisation comprised of organisations that work, or have a vested interest in supporting people bereaved by suicide. Michelle brings a wealth of experience in the charity sector having worked in a variety of development, engagement and programme management roles at PAPYRUS, Gambling with Lives, Diabetes UK and Tourettes Action. A key area of focus for Michelle is improving accessibility of support for people from groups and communities that are affected by health disparities through partnership working and collaboration.