Matt Streuli

My work has spanned mental health and workplace wellbeing, education, community life and performance. I have worked as a Health and Wellbeing Advisor and Mental Health First Aid Instructor in a large acute NHS Trust, alongside earlier roles in NHS administration and primary-school support. I have contributed to public conversations about mental health through writing, media work and broadcasting, including as a Media Volunteer for Mind. I also take an active role in my community through local charities and theatre, where I act, direct and perform as a pantomime dame.

1. Lead Mental Health First Aid Instructor

   MoreCPD

   Approved by MHFA England to deliver Adult Mental Health First Aid courses. My teaching helps participants understand mental health, recognise signs that someone may be struggling, and consider ways to offer support. • Designing and delivering a series of courses, webinars & videos related to awareness themes & key topics. • Engaging with customers at Exhibitions and Trade Shows in London, Birmingham and Manchester.

2. Trustee / Co-Chair

   Iver Heath Village Hall CharityCurrent

   Since October 2022, I have co-lead the village hall and helped organise and oversee the Christmas fetes. The hall is home to local events and organisations such as toddler groups, community choirs, yoga, drama clubs and Bounce.

3. Health and Wellbeing Advisor

   NHS Trust

   Staff health and wellbeing in an acute NHS Trust of 12,000 staff in over 50 locations: • Responsible for managing and leading Mental Health First Aid training • Leading and supporting MHFAider Network of over 300 people and Health and Wellbeing Champions. • Lead facilitator and administrator on Schwartz Rounds. • Providing a ‘face’ and point of contact for urgent and routine wellbeing queries and conversations. • Supporting and overseeing projects such Wellbeing Pitstops, FrimleyEats, visits by Project Wingman and Wellbeing Webinars on topics including anxiety, alcohol and tobacco and Wellbeing Apps. • Working closely with colleagues in Freedom to Speak Up, Learning and OD and Equality and Diversity. • Operating and planning the FHFT Wellbeing Twitter. • Producing and presenting wellbeing sessions on the ‘New Starter Induction’ each week. • Producing and presenting Wellbeing Awareness huddles for teams and Clinical Skills Training

4. Senior Medical Secretary

   NHS & Private

   NHS and Private experience in a senior medical secretarial role for a Consultant Neurologist: • Diary management, typing correspondence and documents. • Supporting patients and managing patient records. Liasing with other clinicians and solicitors. • Managing Payments and Insurance processes

5. Chair & Dame of the Iver Heath Drama Club

   Iver Heath2015 - Current

   I have been a member of my local amateur dramatics club since childhood. During this time I have performed in several plays and produced several productions. Since January 2015, I have been Chairman of this non-profit community group as such I help run and organise events and productions as well as back office roles including safeguarding and committee management. Since 2012, I have performed each year as the Pantomime Dame. My previous Committee roles in the club include Vice-Chair, Media Officer and Junior Representative.

6. Actor and director

   Film and community theatre

   Acting in plays and pantomimes since childhood, including work as a pantomime dame. I have also appeared in films and directed the UK premiere of the comedy play Cancelled.

7. Media volunteer, writer and speaker

   Mind and public media

   Media Volunteer for Mind, with published writing and appearances across television, radio and online media, including work with The Guardian and CALM and appearances on Sky News, BBC, LBC and talkRadio.

8. Teaching Assistant

   Primary education

   Supported children of different ages, including one-to-one support for children with special educational needs. My role also included supporting the Forest School project and helping to run After School Clubs