How to engage with policy makers: plain language, understand their needs, engage early in the problem framing + give them credit for taking the risk + demonstrate value. Lucy E Jessop @designandpolicy #SDInGov

We know that bringing design into policy adds value. How can we demonstrate that to our policy colleagues? #SDinGov

Wow what a kick off to #IWD2019 ! Incredible session on free prescriptions entitlement. So much that I'll take away but especially this #SDinGov

Oh wow! I'm going to get emotional 😭 And it goes without saying that Lucy is my hero and I'm so grateful for the amazing way that we support and hold each other up!

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all the incredible, inspirational women out there! In particular the ones I get to work with every day: @KateBruckshaw, Lucy E Jessop, Aime J, Joanne Bell 🐝 and Elaine Squires 💜

Me , ⁦Aime J⁩ and Andy S checking out Manchester’s St.Peters Sq new experience ‘The Hive’ 🐝 #Manchester💛

Delighted to see my wonderful team recognised among such great (international!) peers on Apolitical’s list of 100 teams teaching government the skills of the future ☺️ apolitical.co/government-lea…

Saying au revoir to the very lovely and what will be the very missed Aime J as she opens a new work chapter with Lucy E Jessop @KateBruckshaw Cloudwater Brew Co Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza

The first of many goodbyes to the inimitable Aime J. She’s been such an asset to our team this year and she’ll just be so missed!

Great to be hosting the DWP Policy Exploration Unit's first workshop on Open Policy Making at Loughborough University London.

Such a pleasure to spend time with these two incredible people today delivering our third Open Policy Making training session. This time at Policy Innovation by Design And gutted that it was the last one we are going to do with Aime J before she leaves us for her next adventure 😭

Government digital friends, please help! What could your colleagues in policy teams do to help you/your team do your job more effectively? At Hippo Digital we are helping policy professionals work with digital teams and your insights will be invaluable! DMs are open btw 😁

I wrote a thing about policymakers and silos. I hope people find it useful. services.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/16/don…

Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister @ElenaWhitham visited RoutesSFAD to hear how they support young people affected by substance use in their families. The Routes programme is expanding and will be available in six new areas of Scotland. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/o5aG50Q1sn1

With the festive season fast approaching, here are some tips for navigating the festive season when you are dealing with someone else’s alcohol or drug use. 🎄 bit.ly/47Ibi2s

A cold but brilliant day out Edinburgh .Our amazing Routes young team had a great discussion with the Drugs Policy Division then headed to the #ChristmasMarket for some (deluxe!) hot chocolate and fair rides🤢 Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs

This Wednesday is the last day to order Naloxone for 2023 delivery! If you want to ensure you have your supply of Naloxone over the festive period, please submit your order form before this Wednesday. Order here - bit.ly/3G98pJs

People who are at risk of, or are likely to witness, a drug overdose should be aware of the below resource on synthetic opioids in Scotland. Our blog on new synthetic opioids provides further information on their detection through the RADAR programme.🔽 publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/2023/…

Scottish Families are pleased to announce the launch of a new project, focused on Dundee - 'Exploring Family Inclusive Practice' 💜 Taking place throughout 2024, get involved by contacting [email protected]. Daryl McLeister | Family Inclusive Practice SFAD This work has been commissioned by Dundee ADP.

Yassssssss! Am sitting greetin' in my jammies after 2 very full-on days in Dundee (so very ready to be emotional 😂), just SO proud of the incredible RoutesSFAD team Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs, changing lives every day. Brilliant! ❤️❤️❤️