Mental Health — New Year Honours List 2026 2026

5 recipients recognised for this theme in this round

Award

Member (MBE)

Jennifer Isobella Rayner
Person
Member Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Reigate, Surrey
“Founder and Chief Executive, The Lucy Rayner Foundation. For services to Mental Health”
Laura Jane Drysdale
Person
Member Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Cromer, Norfolk
“Founder, The Restoration Trust. For services to Heritage and Mental Health”

Officer (OBE)

Edward Wray
Person
Officer Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
“Chair, Coach Core Foundation. For services to Charity and Mental Health”

Commander (CBE)

Ann McNEILL
Person
Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2026
London, Greater London
“Professor of Tobacco Addiction, King's College London. For services to Research into Addiction and Mental Health”

Knight / Dame

Sarah Anderson
Person
Dame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2026
London, Greater London
“Founder and Trustee, The Listening Place. For services to Mental Health and to Suicide Prevention (to be dated 5 December 2025)”