A FIRST-AIDER who works on mental health at a town centre shopping centre has been given a national industry award.
Paul Ogden, from The Westgrove Group, has been given a Revo ACE Award for his work as a mental health champion at the Market Place Shopping Centre.
The awards programme showcases people and places that achieve excellence customer service.
Mr Ogden was presented with his award at an event at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
Claire McKinley Smith, managing director of The Westgrove Group, said she was "delighted" with the award and was "proud" of Mr Ogden for his work in Bolton.
She added: “Since starting in the new role, Paul has rolled out his training to the Westgrove team onsite and to the tenants within the centre.
“He has already identified a number of vulnerable customers and offered them advice and support.
"We will be looking to appoint mental health first aiders at many more centres across our UK portfolio during 2019.”
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