November has been a very hectic month and so full of blessings! Have met so many inspiring people and @CNOEngland tops my list. Thank you so much Ruth for your kindness. I was that happy, even my eyes are smiling! 💛 📸 Louie Horne B.E.M. 💙

If you’re looking for art that really packs a punch, you’ll find it in our Open Show 2023. These two examples by John Hicks & Thomas Shea burst 💥 from the walls with power, energy & challenge. Getting lots of attention from visitors. Browse & buy here: lifefullcolour.co.uk/collections/op…

On behalf of the NHS BAME Staff Network Chairs Forum, I'm hosting virtual Audience with roger kline co-author of the latest report, TOO HOT TO HANDLE'. The report highlights the pressing need for systemic changes to address the impact of racism. DM to get Teams link.

I'm delighted to be running an open course for professionals in health, social work, policing, housing, sports and local govt. who want to move towards more community-centred practice. Come join me on 19th April. Book your place here: communityrenewal.learnworlds.com/course/opendis…

Full credit to the fabulous MY Community Education Team and Governance Team who work really hard to help make a positive impact to both staff and patient experience in Wakefield Place. Well done Team!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Celebrating excellence at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust ✨⭐️✨ #MYCE2024

My job over the last 40 years has been writing strategies. Depressingly none of them have worked. Not a single one 😐 What has worked are the compelling stories about a place, a partnership & the people. We can waste so much time on pointless documents that people can’t remember.

Deep in the stunning Albanian Alps reflecting on #life ! We so needed this 3 weeks of #timeout ! Siwarry

Walls full of glorious artworks to enjoy. See you in #Caernarfon 👩‍🎨 Back open tomorrow bringing new artworks for our next Life: Full Colour 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇦🇺 exhibition! #CelfPalas #OriginalArt #WelshArt

The colours of Spring ❤️

Looking forward to sunnier days? We’re bringing you sunshine memories to hold all year round with 10 of Jill Jones, Fine Artist favourite original paintings. On SALE with up to £150 off ahead of her new show launching 4th May. Pop in to Celf Palas or buy online: lifefullcolour.co.uk/collections/ji…

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Hi Berna, thanks for sharing. I recently visited John in Chicago, and we were reminiscing about the five-day conversation in 2013 that surfaced the material for that book. In 2022, we wrote a book together that is intended to be a companion to residents who want to build their

Adult Community Services at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Celebrating Excellence Awards Night. Fantastic night honouring inspiring people! Warm congratulations to our very own Katie Bird for being shortlisted for EDI Award 🎊🎉 #MYCE24 Peta Claire Hodgson Wakefield Community Services 👩‍💻 🏡🚗

There is no "them" and "us"; there is only "us." Let's work together towards a more community- centred future. youtube.com/shorts/NFy2PqM…

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Stunning as individual pieces, sensational as a trio. Visitors catching an early glimpse of these artworks by Annie were awestruck how Annie’s marks conveyed the movement of the waves, ‘I feel I can hear them’. Machlud I, II & III online here: lifefullcolour.co.uk/collections/co…

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