The latest in a series of “groundbreaking” mental health hubs is set to open in the centre of Abingdon.

Opening tomorrow (Tuesday, October 31), the venue, in Bury Street, will house mental health professionals from the NHS, the voluntary sector and people who have experienced mental health challenges themselves.

The first of these Keystone Mental Health & wellbeing Hubs was opened by former WBC heavyweight champion Frank Bruno at Oxford Stadium last year.

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Another, in Banbury, was opened by football pundit and former Arsenal player Martin Keown.

The hubs will aim to help adults experiencing mental health challenges to thrive among their friends, family and their community, drawing on support from the hubs which are linked to their local GP surgeries.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust described the development as “groundbreaking” in an announcement about the new facility.

 

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