** Niraj sadly passed away in early 2025, he is fondly remembered by CLWY for the positive impact he made and and the lives he changed for the better. **

Name: Niraj Mistry
District: Wakefield Based, West Yorkshire wide
Specialist area: mental health, domestic abuse, addiction; early
intervention, support, and diversionary activity for adults & young
people.

Bio: I am passionate about designing innovative services responding
to the need of our vulnerable communities through grass-roots
co-production and partnership working. I use my lived experience,
which I am a strong advocate of, to support others and helping
others to recover, or be diverted from crime and other negative
pathways. There are many marginalised people in West Yorkshire
that suffer health and social inequalities. We must strive to help
families overcome their trauma and adversity, building resilience; our
young people are entitled to a brighter future. Women should feel
safe and men should not be ashamed of asking for help.

** Niraj sadly passed away in early 2025, he is fondly remembered by CLWY for the positive impact he made and and the lives he changed for the better. **