Gateshead People and our Help First team are working with Gateshead Public Health to help make sure staff and volunteers get the most out of conversations they have with people learning disabilities. Making Every Contact Count (MECC) aims to skill-up people and organisations in Gateshead to help them feel more confident to talk about issues such as mental health and looking after yourself. Louise Harlanderson, MECC Development Lead, is delighted to have Your Voice Counts on