Posted on: 16 October 2024
On Tuesday, 15 October, the Royal Armouries in Leeds played host to a red carpet premiere of our groundbreaking series of trauma-informed mini-films.
Organised by the Adversity, Trauma and Resilience Programme, the event highlighted the region's ongoing commitment to tackling adversity and trauma in our communities.
The premiere was facilitated by Emm Irving, Head of Improving Population Health, and Kelly Laycock, Senior Manager, Violence Reduction Partnership and featured Alison Lowe, OBE, Deputy Mayor of West Yorkshire for Policing and Crime, as a guest speaker. Representatives from across the public, private, and voluntary sectors (VCSE) attended, reflecting the collaborative spirit behind the programme.
The event celebrated not only the films but also the individuals who have contributed to West Yorkshire’s trauma-informed efforts. Awards were presented to those featured in the films, with categories including Resilience Champion, Outstanding Public Health Innovation, Leadership in Addressing Health Inequalities, Unsung Hero and Excellence in Trauma-Informed System Integration. Additional awards, such as Film Blooper, Most Likely to Become a Film Star, and Scene Stealer, brought a light-hearted yet poignant end to the ceremony.
The four-part mini-film series was developed to showcase the progress and future of our ambition to be trauma-informed by 2030. The first instalment traces the programme’s roots over four years ago, focusing on the urgent need for a trauma-informed response after the COVID-19 pandemic. The second film looks ahead at the work still to be done, emphasising collaboration with local partners like Calderdale and Wakefield Councils. The third segment reflects on the ambitions of our adversity, trauma, and resilience partners, while the final film explores how we can sustain these achievements in the future.
Our roving reporter on the day, Tarique Chowdhury, captured the thoughts of key figures attending the event about what a trauma-informed approach means for them personally and professionally. In our vox pop video you can hear from Deputy Mayor Alison Lowe, Project Manager Jacob Mutsvanemoto, Service Lead at BLOSM (CHFT) Alistair Christie and Symbiosis Health and Wellbeing’s Elizabeth Reynolds.
The mini-film series and the awards ceremony reflect a broader mission to foster resilience and address trauma across West Yorkshire. The region’s commitment to a trauma-informed approach aims to improve lives and outcomes for people of all ages, offering hope for a brighter, healthier future.
The Adversity, Trauma and Resilience Programme is jointly run by West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership and West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership.