Meet the Team

Julie Cane

Alliance Manager

My name is Julie Cane and I’m the manager of the Durham Mental Wellbeing Alliance. I’ve worked in mental health services for over 19 years and been heavily involved with the setup of the alliance for the past 12 months. I’ve worked closely with all the providers throughout my career and linked with the subcontractors, so I’m fully aware of the outstanding services they each provide.

We’re looking forward to making further links into the communities of County Durham and promoting the alliance offer. We would really welcome your support with that journey and the exciting times ahead!!!

Lindsay Hutchinson

Assistant Alliance Manager

Hi, I’m Lindsay, I started working for Home Group back in 2009, my Mam worked there at the time and listening to the work she did is what made me want to get into this industry. I’ve had many different roles over the years; front line in the Homestay services and management in Accommodation services, Wellbeing and Recovery and CRT. I left Home Group in 2021 to support my Husband to get his business set up which thankfully has been a success, so I was able to return in February this year in the STEP services. Now I am the assistant manager of the alliance which also manages our Single Point of Access (our referral coordinators), I look forward to how we can grow and adapt to support those in County Durham for their mental health and wellbeing.

Kayleigh Butcher

Referral Co-ordinator

Hello, I am Kayleigh. I have worked with Mental Health and Physical Health  Supported Services for three years as an apprentice and support worker, so I am extremely passionate about mental health and wellbeing. Prior to this I have had various roles in retail including management. But nothing compares to the rewarding jobs I have had through Home group. Having extensive knowledge and experience in the field, both personally and professionally, and having worked or linked in with a lot of services in The Alliance, I know that the services provided do an amazing job.

I will be first point of contact, happy to help any enquiries regarding the Alliance and its services, as well as accepting and processing any referrals that come to us.

I am extremely excited to see how this will grow and expand!

Jenna Kirkup

Referral Co-ordinator

I was an Administrator for a Home Care Agency in South Shields,
however, my job role didn’t stop just at admin. I did a lot of medication
reviews, quality assurance and competency checks, as well as picking
up night shifts on rapid response, which I absolutely loved.

I love being able to find people the support they need, and it makes a
huge difference when they get back in contact with you thanking you for
helping them. It’s always nice to know you have made a difference!

Jessica Coxon

Apprentice

Before I joined the Alliance, I was working with children in a Nursery and School setting. Over the years, I have been helping families in these settings to find support to help them with their own needs. And, when my job at the Alliance came up, I couldn’t wait to be on the side where I helped people and get them referred for the support they need!

Jordan Bates

Referral Co-ordinator

So for the past 11-12 years I worked in Adult Health and Social Care within 24hr Residential and Nursing Homes. I progressed and became a Lifestyle Co-ordinator (Head of Department) Before realising it was time for a change. So I started working in a independent Living Service with Extra Care as a Supported Living Care Co-ordinator. Earlier this year, I applied for a job within the Alliance as I wanted to offer support to others, who experience Mental Health issues themselves, and here we are today!