Mental health services provider Danshell has appointed Paul Bentham as operations director for its child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).

A qualified mental health nurse, Bentham (pictured) joins Danshell from Priory Group where he was service line director for the company’s services for young people.

Danshell operates secure and acute CAMHS services in the South East of England under the Oakview brand.

Commenting on his new role, Bentham said: “As a CAMHS professional I really want to make a difference and Danshell strives for excellence, which fits perfectly with my own ethos. I plan to build on the already good work being carried out as we can never rest on our laurels and I want Danshell’s CAMHS provision to be the benchmark other providers aspire to.”