Just added a new blog to my website. Something I've been thinking about in recent weeks - the challenge of evaluating complex system change when we so often use linear models such as theory of change.
Read it here: www.sbconnects.co.uk/insights/system-change
I’m really looking forward to facilitating this session for ACEVO on Influencing policy: how charity CEOs can lead change beyond their organisations.
This interactive session will explore how leaders can influence public policy and advocate for systemic change.
www.acevo.org.uk/event/influe...
People told me I should start a newsletter and finally I did. I’ve said I’ll do it monthly – 1 article (this one's on difficult conversations in strategy development), 1 facilitation method you can use in meetings, 1 book/podcast review. Wish me luck. suebrownconnects.substack.com/p/difficult-...
On line or in person a bad meeting is a bad meeting. Just meeting in person won't improve a meeting that's unplanned, lacks direction, dull, uninspiring and doesn't enable participation.
I’m excited to share that my new website for Sue Brown Connects is now live. Please share with anyone you think might be interested or need support with charity strategy/governance, policy influence, meeting facilitation.
www.sbconnects.co.uk
This one is concerning. As the Government bans ads for unhealthy foods before 9pm, so an alternative route to target advertising for such foods at exactly the people who will suffer the most damage opens up.
Happy New Year.
Back at my desk today. Lots I’m looking forward to in 2026 including launch of new website next week, new trustee role, hospital governor, 3 different book groups. Most of all I’m looking forward to working with not for profits on governance, impact, participation and engagement.
Volunteering and running in fancy dress. What Christmas is all about. #LoveParkrun
Exactly. Those with the lowest healthy life expectancy also have the jobs that are hardest to do with a physical health problem. We need to get serious about tackling health inequalities.
Over 230,000 children in the UK live with long-term MSK conditions. We can’t afford to ignore their bone & joint health.
Young people deserve timely access to MSK services close to home.
Local, accessible services prevent problems from escalating.
#BoneAndJointWeek
Worth sharing this again I think
So hard to know how to counteract this stuff. Thanks for this blog.
🤳🏾 How can we cut through social media disinformation about healthy diets?
Join the conversation at the upcoming @vegpoweruk.bsky.social Summit! Dan Parker gives a glimpse of the agenda on our latest podcast.
🎧 Listen in full: bit.ly/4gcCg7J
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📊 New @eatingbetter.bsky.social report reveals attitudes of UK citizens are shifting towards eating more plants and less meat and dairy.
Respondents listed concerns about animal welfare, affordability, and where meat comes from.
Read more: ➡️ bit.ly/4mcwIvg
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Planning an in-person engagement event? A well-planned, welcoming event helps participants feel safe, supported and ready to contribute.
📒 We’ve created a practical, step-by-step guide to help you plan everything from venues and accessibility to staffing and photo consent...
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🗣️ 'Whatever you think about appetite-supressing drugs they're going to be a huge part of change' - @henrydimbleby.bsky.social
No topics are off limits in our 10th anniversary podcast! So listen in to hear predictions about the future of food: zurl.co/rZkVB
Fantastic to see so many ARMA members coming together today to share reflections on the 10 Year Health Plan and discuss the future of MSK care. A great show of collaboration, insight, and commitment to improving lives.
📰☕Catch up with the latest ARMA Newsletter – with updates from our members, MSK news, and upcoming events you won’t want to miss! 🗞️
Read and subscribe 👉 arma.uk.net/nljul25
I'm sorry I didn't realise the impact/ made a mistake/ didn't know - all fine. Just not the assumption that the issue is the person who heard it being offended. Being offended is not harmful - it's to be expected in life.
Sick of hearing "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to cause offence." The problem with racist, misogynist, ageist, etc. comments is not that someone might be offended. It's that they perpetuate racism, misogyny, ageism - views and values that cause harm, not necessarily to the people who hear them.
📰 The June edition of the ARMA newsletter is here!
Packed with the latest #MSK news, member updates, and events.
Read it now: arma.uk.net/nljun25
Don’t miss the next MSK Health Inequalities Community of Practice!
Our guest speaker, Clinical Delivery Lead Nick Livadas, will share how a community MSK service identified their underserved groups.
📅1st July
⏰12:30pm-1:30pm
🔗us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mAflW1o4St-ZOm6RKMDmTA#/registration
Counterpoint: no they won't.
Not least because if poor people still have to live in the most polluted areas of the country with the worst access to decent food, incomes, housing, mental health support etc, "personalised" medicine is a lie. It's just for the wealthy and privileged.
Really enjoyed today facilitating a trustee board away day for @arthritisaction.org.uk . Lots of great discussion. Left with the impression of a strong engaged board and an air of excitement about where the organisation is going.
Delighted to have been elected a governor of Newcastle Hospitals Trust. Getting to grips with what that entails at induction session today and looking forward to first meeting next week.
New in HSJ: ARMA’s reports reveal key gaps in leadership, prioritisation & strategic planning for MSK care across England's local health systems. 📉
Read full findings here: arma.uk.net/icb/
www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-r...
Join us tomorrow for the next MSK Inequalities Community of Practice!
🗓️3rd June 12:30–1:30pm
Hear from guest Kay Stevenson, Consultant Physiotherapist on work to address inequalities by Midlands Partnership University NHS FT MSK service
Register now: tinyurl.com/3yasfru5
We've had requests for discussion groups on specific topics. So far next week's session will include space to discuss MSK inequalities in areas of rural deprivation, and digital poverty. Sign up and join us if either of those interest you and let us know if you have other areas you'd like to discuss
