Luton woman wins award for dedication to mental health support in town
A health and social care worker from Luton has been recognised for supporting people with mental health issues in the town.
Staff from Turning Point, the company which runs Total Wellbeing Luton, were honoured at a special ceremony at the Inspired by Possibility Awards in London.
The event celebrated staff members who help transform the lives of people facing challenges with alcohol, drugs, mental health and learning disabilities.
Nazma Miah, community development coordinator at Total Wellbeing Luton, was given an award for the scale and reach of her work in the town.
Under her leadership, there has been a significant improvement in how people engage with mental health support, which has helped reduce stigma, increase access and reshaped services to better meet the needs of diverse Luton’s communities.
Nazma said: “I would like to thank my managers for creating a brilliant work culture and giving me the trust and autonomy to get on with my role. Without the culture that they've created, I don't think I'd able to do my role as well as I do.”
Through building long‑term partnerships with healthcare providers, faith groups, charities, employers and community networks, Namza has helped to introduce systems that are more inclusive and responsive.
Leigh-Anne Cruickshank, senior operations manager at Total Wellbeing Luton, said: “Nazma’s outreach goes far beyond individual support. From public engagement and media work to large scale wellbeing events and collaboration with major local institutions, she consistently extends the reach of services and influence how mental health is understood and discussed across the community.
“This work has led to greater awareness, increased engagement and fairer access for people who might otherwise be left behind.
“By connecting lived experience, community voices and service design, Nazma has helped drive change that benefits not just individuals, but entire communities - creating impact that will be felt long into the future.”
Turning Point’s chief executive, Julie Bass, said: “To our winners - congratulations. You’ve inspired those around you, made a real difference to the lives of the people we support, and helped shape a culture of possibility. We’re proud of you and we’re grateful for everything you do.”