Tyne Tees Sunderland University

In April, the 35-year-old singer songwriter revealed she had fallen in love with a woman after they collaborated on a track for her new album.

Up to 40 students who trained through at the University of Sunderland, will take up front line roles at hospitals across the North East.

Three women who overcame their own mental health issues hope to transform the lives of others after setting up a counselling service.