We can often major on leading change, but talk less so about the internal change that’s leading us…I don’t think we can do the former well without a real engagement and reflection on what’s happening on the inside.

The ‘learning’ bit is easy…it’s the unlearning, that’s where the work is!

I appreciate all of these Windrush commemorations, events and all. Yet, I find myself thinking about how paradoxical it is for all these councils and organisations to be pouring all this money into these events, when apparently only 12.8% of claimants have been reimbursed.

She’s finally here!!! MAD WORLD: The Politics of Mental Health is out now 😭🌏📘 In this book, I argue that we need to politicise our understanding of mental health, taking a disability justice-informed, anti-capitalist, abolitionist approach. Order here: bit.ly/madworldbook

We can provide advice and representation at school exclusion panels and meetings. We accept self-referrals  and referrals from professionals. Parents may feel apprehensive when asked to attend appeals and meetings alone. Our advocates will support you !

Over the last couple of weeks I’ve put down my ‘tools’ and attended some external events in Birmingham, London & Manchester. I’ve forgotten how important it is to step away from the day to day and tune into the frequency of change around you. If you have done it lately, do it!

Dreaming Whilst Black is BACK!!! Watch on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer from July 24th!!! bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09…

Never underestimate the power of good people around you…your tribe, your cheerleaders when you down, your coach when you’re on the ropes, your confidant when you feel vulnerable. Love these people. Appreciate these people. Return the favour.

A significant piece of research that now equips organisations, ICS, stakeholders with actionable insight to drive #healthinequalities improvement work for people living with Learning Disabilities.Great example of #AnalysistoAction NHS Race & Health Observatory @NeighbourhoodHI bmj.com/content/382/bm…

This makes my heart full for so many reasons 💙Congratulations Coco - your achievements will vibrate across generations.

“While we are thinking about the future, the present is still happening” Julian Thompson @julesequity in his keynote #SDinGov I may have to get this tattooed on my forehead Especially for use whenever I hear the words “to-be operating model” rootedbydesign.co.uk

A special thank you to our keynote speakers, Kate Tarling, Rochelle Gold and Julian Thompson. Thank you for sharing your expertise and wisdom with us. #SDinGov #ServiceDesign #DesignForGood @Kateldn @RochelleLGold Julian Thompson

Great roles at one of the most creative and nourishing organisations I know, don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this important work 💙

Today would have been Benjamin Zephaniah's 66th birthday. A man of integrity who spoke truth to power. So sorely missed.

Here come the next batch of organisational statements backed by meaningless gestures. The tumbleweed is still rolling from your black square summer inaction.

On this International Women’s Day, here is a FREE collection of hundreds of PDF books from the Radical Feminist Library. Download, read, and share—agitate, educate, organize! The link : drive.google.com/drive/mobile/f…