Gemma Frisby is appointed as new Head of Service at TALKWORKS
Gemma Frisby has stepped into the role as Head of Service at TALKWORKS on an interim basis until September 2027. She takes over from former Head of Service Jonny Wilkins, who has progressed into a new role as Interim Service Director across the Specialist Services within Devon Partnership NHS Trust.
At a TALKWORKS Leadership meeting on Tuesday, she was presented with a cake to celebrate her starting in the new role.
Gemma has worked in the Operational and Professional Lead role within TALKWORKS for the last four years and brings a wealth of experience across all aspects of NHS Talking Therapies services. On starting the new role, she said: “I’m really pleased to be stepping into the role of Interim Head of Service and to have the opportunity to lead TALKWORKS through its next chapter. I’m incredibly proud of the work that our teams do every day, and I’m looking forward to building on that work to ensure we continue to provide the best possible service for adults across Devon.”
TALKWORKS is a free and confidential NHS Talking Therapies service. It is open to adults, age 18+, living in Devon (excluding Plymouth which is covered by Plymouth Options). TALKWORKS can help with a range of mild to moderate common mental health problems, including low mood, depression, anxiety and stress. You don’t need to see a GP in order to access TALKWORKS, you can refer yourself to the service. Simply complete the online self-referral form on the TALKWORKS website or call the team on 0300 555 3344 (phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am - 4:45pm).