NCMH deputy-director recognised for humanitarian efforts at Buckingham Palace event

Posted February 28th 2025

NCMH deputy-director, Professor Jon Bisson attended a Humanitarian Reception at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 20 February.

The event was hosted by HRH The King, with the Queen, Princess Royal, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester also in attendance.

The event marked the anniversaries of four global charities including International Health Partners, ShelterBox, Islamic Relief and Christian Aid, and recognised humanitarian efforts from across the globe.

Professor Bisson was invited in recognition of his work with the National Centre for Mental Health and Traumatic Stress Wales.

The event provided attendees with a chance to discuss their work and view displays prepared by the marked global charities, as well as a collection of images from the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) sent to The King for World Humanitarian Day in August 2024.

Professor Bisson said: “I felt honoured and privileged to attend the event and enjoyed meeting passionate individuals who have made a real difference to people affected by traumatic events across the world.”