Being kind boosts mental health more than seeking joy. Evidence: Doing 3 random acts of kindness a week is enough to reduce depression, anxiety & loneliness. It's more beneficial than doing nice things for yourself. Self-care feels good, but generosity builds lasting bonds.

🌟 New Pub! A systematic, large-scale implementation of activity and mobility promotion programs in hospitals is not only feasible but can also significantly reduce patient immobility. Prioritizing movement = better recovery! 💪🏥 journals.lww.com/ajnonline/full… #PatientMobility

Significance is all about other people! It’s intentionally thinking about others, intentionally adding value to others, and intentionally acting on the behalf of others.

Celebrate ageing well in the Dudley borough! 🎈 Find out all the events happening during the festival here ➡️ healthydudley.co.uk/ageing-well-fe…

#PreventingFrailty It was a great day to have conversations around the exciting work happening across The Dudley Group to promote reconditioning and physical activity promoting theEDDMprogramme The activity and mobility board sparked a lot of interest @MataMorris_SK

Rehabilitation is vital for older adults to regain independence after illness or injury—yet the need remains unmet. We present a collection of our best research + expert commentary: Get Up, Stand Up for geriatric rehab. #Rehab2030 #Rehabilitation2030 academic.oup.com/ageing/pages/r…

You can care about people without leading them, but you cannot lead people well without caring about them.

One of the biggest frustrations of internal change/improvement leaders are organisational “rules”. These are processes & policies that add little value but create obstacles to change & innovation & sap our energy. A common mantra is that we need to “break the rules”. I often say

When you get defensive about feedback, you fail twice. You fail to learn today, and you fail to encourage people to keep teaching you tomorrow. If you can't handle the truth, people stop telling you the truth. A key to growth is showing that you're coachable.

💊+🏋️‍♂️= Medicine. In our latest @TheLancetLongevity paper we argue: 👉 “Exercise prescription is medically indicated, professionally implemented, and clinically monitored.” It’s time to integrate exercise into medication management for older adults. Read here ➡️

Who you are determines the way you see everything. You cannot separate your identity from your perspective.

If you reach your goals by compromising your values, you haven’t succeeded. If you fall short of your goals by upholding your values, you haven’t failed. The true measure of accomplishment is standing by your principles when they’re tested.

“It’s better to beg forgiveness than ask permission” is among the most overused sayings amongst people who try to make change happen. It’s understandable that so many change leaders follow this mantra. When we’re wading through layers of “rules” & bureaucracy, trying to create

JH-AMP Research: Systematic approaches to increasing #PatientMobility and activity are needed to improve outcomes during & following hospitalization. Read the publication on our Hospital Activity and Mobility Promotion program's 8 step framework. journals.lww.com/jncqjournal/fu…

“The 45 degree zone” is an important principle for organisational & system change. It represents the balance point in large-scale change efforts between two vital types of progress: achieving tangible short-term results AND building long-term capacity for further change.

It’s the leader that must drive the culture. [ PG 16 from “The Power of Positive Leadership” ]

🌟I’m reflecting on our Black Country AHP Summit last week - it was a fantastic day filled with showcasing, collaborating and celebrating! The highlight of the day was our AHP Council Awards, to celebrate amazing individuals and teams 🥳 Video below👇 youtu.be/6vxyL4OenmQ

'It’s shocking that rehabilitation space continues to be sidelined and routinely taken away from physiotherapy teams.' Sara Hazzard (She/Her) The Guardian reports on our latest survey, which revealed the extent of the loss of rehabilitation space. #RightToRehab theguardian.com/society/2025/o…

It’s easier to turn failure into success than an excuse into a possibility.

'What Age UK has revealed today should shake us all. 'This isn’t just a crisis in plain sight – it’s a quiet tragedy unfolding in hospital corridors across the country.' Sara Hazzard (She/Her) responds to the shocking #EndCorridorCare report by Age UK. #RightToRehab