Des Gale has been named as automotive charity BEN’s welfare officer for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Based in West Fife, his responsibilities will include carrying out comprehensive assessments of individuals’ needs and providing appropriate and professional information, advice, guidance and support.
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Before joining BEN, Gales spent time as a welfare worker with the army and as a police welfare officer. His main areas of experience are working with people who have experienced trauma or are living with mental health issues, and providing support in relation to stress management.
Gale said: "I’m looking forward to working with BEN’s Welfare Team and being involved in the new strategies that BEN will be implementing in the near future. I’m really looking forward to working in this new area, the automotive industry. If anyone is struggling in their day-to-day life I would sincerely urge you to pick up the phone and call BEN. We are here to help you."
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