7 November 2025

Congratulations to the CNWL Young Ambassadors who won the 'Patient Contributor of the Year' award at the RCPsych Awards 2025. A big congratulations too to Janet Seale who was runner-up in the 'Carer Contributor of the Year Award'.

The RCPsych Awards 2025, presented annually by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, celebrate the highest levels of achievement in psychiatry. Nominees are recognised for their impactful work across mental health care, patient experience, and innovative clinical practice.

CNWL Carer Governor, Janet Seale, was shortlisted for the Carer Contributor of the Year Award for her extensive work supporting quality improvement efforts both within CNWL and nationally.

In addition, the Brent CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health services) were shortlisted for the Psychiatric Team of the Year: Digital Mental Health Award,.

Commenting on Janet’s nomination, Head of Quality Improvement Bridget Browne said:

“Janet has made a substantial impact at both local and national levels to improve mental health services through her leadership, advocacy, and training.

As a founding member of CNWL’s Improvement Academy Board and the Trustwide Mortality Review Group, she has played a central role in embedding quality improvement (QI) across the organisation.

Her influence has been pivotal in increasing involvement in CNWL’s 18-ward inpatient collaborative to improve therapeutic observation and engagement, advocating for meaningful involvement of patients and carers from the outset.”

Dr Jovanka Tolmac Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Clinical Lead Young Adult Partnership (YAP) said:

“Over the past year the YAP contributed to two important projects - setting up the Discovery College and developing the first round of courses tailored to young adults and developing the new peer support roles for young adults.

They are extremely committed, dedicated and passionate group of young people whose creativity and investment in the service greatly influenced service delivery for young adults.”

You're all winners to us