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Hospitality Firm Boosts Essex Children's Mental Health Support

12/13/2025

Summary

Lolly Partners for Wellness

Lolly, a hospitality software company, partners with Kids Inspire to boost Essex children's mental health support.
Rachael Bassett of Kids Inspire notes growing demand for trauma-informed services.
Lolly's chief executive Peter Moore says the company is proud to support the charity's Christmas appeal through staff volunteering and fundraising.
The family of Felicity, who died from a brain tumor, advocates for Rainbows Hospice's Christmas Appeal seeking £8.5 million for end-of-life care.

History

Historical Context

The Mental Health Act of 1983, effective from September 30, established a legal framework for mental health care in England and Wales, emphasizing patient rights. This followed a historical trend of reform beginning with the Madhouses Act of 1774. Today, initiatives like Lolly's partnership with Kids Inspire highlight ongoing efforts to improve children's mental health services, reflecting the act's lasting impact on societal attitudes toward mental health.

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Lolly Partners for Wellness

Lolly, a hospitality software company, partners with Kids Inspire to boost Essex children's mental health support.
Rachael Bassett of Kids Inspire notes growing demand for trauma-informed services.
Lolly's chief executive Peter Moore says the company is proud to support the charity's Christmas appeal through staff volunteering and fundraising.
The family of Felicity, who died from a brain tumor, advocates for Rainbows Hospice's Christmas Appeal seeking £8.5 million for end-of-life care.

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