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Special moments

Rollercoaster Family Support is proud of its achievements in driving positive change for children, young people, and their families.

Wendy and Demi were invited to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party in June 2023. It was such an amazing experience to meet other people and hear about all the work they are doing in communities to make a difference 

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Wendy was awarded British Empire Medal for services or services to parents of children with mental health needs

Wendy cowrote a chapter on parent involvement for the book: Participation in Children and Young People’s Mental Health 

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Winner National Children and Young Peoples Positive Practice in Mental Health Awards

Rollercoaster Parent Support Project highly commended in 3 categories in the National Positive Practice in Mental Health Awards
Co-Production, Innovation in CAMHS/CYPMH, and Specialist Services award categories.

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Wendy with princess of Wales at Buckingham palace

Wendy was invited to Buckingham Palace for World Mental Health day on 10th October 2017. The reception was held to acknowledge the contribution of those working in the mental health sector

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