It’s more than language. These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport. I’ve been surrounded by these attitudes and targeted my whole life. There has been plenty of time to learn. Time has come for action.

We’ve tried a centralised, state-led approach. We’ve tried a privatised, market-led approach. They’re not working. We need a new approach – empower communities to lead. Find out more about the community paradigm: newlocal.org.uk/research/commu…

And here's a little blog I did on the Link Worker Manifesto for the Social Prescribing Network 🙂 socialprescribingnetwork.com/blog/the-link-… artsderbyshire Marie Polley Social Prescribing Network The National Academy for Social Prescribing @CHWAlliance Kate Genever Sara Bains

I’m trying to think of the word that best describes today’s Budget and only one does it: immoral.

We don't need a single penny of cuts. On the BBC I explained in just 20 seconds how we can raise taxes on the richest instead. Austerity is a political choice.

Went to a meeting about a meeting today. I’ve been to a meeting about a meeting about a meeting; governance structures & who sits on which board. The person, the patient, the citizen, the community all totally absent from the conversation. Come on ICSs this isn’t system change 🤷‍♀️

The wait is finally over. This is Stronger Things 2023. We’re so excited for you to be part of it. Let the fun begin 🌟 #StrongerThings

Getting ready for #StrongerThings 2023? On route already? 🚅 Give our Making it Happen playlist a listen, expertly curated by Stephanie Riches 🕺 open.spotify.com/playlist/6VZmO… And send us your #StrongerThings selfies 🤳

Here we go… @adamjlent opens #StrongerThings2023 🌟 “The theme is making it happen because we know there is a real hunger out there for making the practicalities of community power happen and our political leaders need to wake up to the change that is happening already”

Always great to hear from the amazing ⁦✨ Donna Hall ✨⁩ at the ⁦New Local⁩ #strongerthings2023 conference - ‘We need a rebel alliance to bring about real change!’ ⁦Mutual Ventures⁩

#StrongerThings2023 absolutely ✨ Donna Hall ✨ rebels and radical reshaping. Yes, we are here to serve and work together with communities 🙏🏼😊

A very energised crowd at #StrongerThings New Local! Come and speak to one of our team today about how we engage whole communities through our programmes. 📍 You can find us in the Town Square

“Human centred design is only useful if we’re learning from the humans we’re engaging with” hoda judah armani on problem solving, learning & redesigning systems #StrongerThings

Listening to the #StrongerThings main stage I can’t help think of this quote. Don’t we just need to build the new people-powered infrastructure and let the gracefully allow the obsolete structures retire…

#StrongerThings really loving what Kim Leadbeater MBE MP is saying, change what we measure and use emotion in our decision making. 😊

Unsurprising repeated reference to #RadicalHelp here at #strongerthings Hilary Cottam - your work continues to stoke change across the UK… here in #Bournemouth #Christchurch & #Poole we’re longing for that change #PovertyTruth stirring us

#strongerthings2023 wonderful to listen to Bola Owolabi from Derbyshire! Everyone of us has agency to make a difference in health Inequalities.

#strongerthings2023 Bola Owolabi speaking of the importance of NHS working with LA partners with communities directly. We find the answers together, develop a conversation between partners. We are all wanting the same change.

#strongerthings2023 thank you Bola Owolabi wise words. Success is seen through the stories our communities tell us and the data that shows a narrowing in the gap of health Inequalities 🙏🏼

#StrongerThings2023 What an amazing event! Thank you so much New Local. Such inspiring speakers. You keep me believing when I struggle to see the way forward. You are all wonderful ❤️