Western Trust Mental Health Liaison Service clinches prestigious ‘Gold Award’

Pictured at the AWARE Mental Health Investors Awards 2026 are from left to right: Laura McLaughlin, Mental Health Liaison Service Manager Trust wide; Joe McLaughlin, Mental Health Liaison Service Nurse Practitioner, South West Acute Hospital and Patricia Heraghty, Mental Health Liaison Services Nurse Practitioner, Altnagelvin Hospital. | WHSCT

placeholder image — Pictured at the AWARE Mental Health Investors Awards 2026 are from left to right: Laura McLaughlin, Mental Health Liaison Service Manager Trust wide; Joe McLaughlin, Mental Health Liaison Service Nurse Practitioner, South West Acute Hospital and Patricia Heraghty, Mental Health Liaison Services Nurse Practitioner, Altnagelvin Hospital. | WHSCT

Mental Health Liaison Service Manager Laura McLaughlin praises team dedication following a historic victory.

The Western Health & Social Care Trust (Western Trust) Mental Health Liaison Service are celebrating receiving ‘Gold Award’ at the AWARE Investors in Mental Health Awards 2026 held at the Europa Hotel, Belfast.

Laura McLaughlin, Mental Health Liaison Service Manager said: “We are absolutely delighted and incredibly proud to announce that the Mental Health Liaison Service Trust wide has been awarded the Gold Award for Recognising Mental Health within the workplace at the AWARE Investors in Mental Health Awards 2026!

Laura continued: “This is a fantastic achievement for our service, and this recognition highlights the teams ongoing commitment to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing, supporting a positive workplace culture, reducing stigma and ensuring that mental health remains at the heart of what we do.

“A huge congratulations and thank you to everyone who has played a part in making this achievement possible.”