Anti-Racism Leader Coach & Consultant | Keynote speaker | LXP of Bipolar Disorder & Racism | 10-years influencing MH policy & systems

West Midlands
Joined April 2016
Marking Mental Health Awareness Week by opening a new James' Place centre in Birmingham today.
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#TakeActionToPreventSuicide. Donate to James' Place today at jamesplace.org.uk/action. When Ben and Geoff were in suicidal crisis, @jamesplaceuk provided free, fast-access therapy that gave them the tools they needed to rebuild their lives.
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James’ Place Birmingham is open! His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales @kensingtonroyal officially opened the doors today. We are now open to referrals from any suicidal men in the West Midlands via jamesplace.org.uk. #MHAW2026   Photo credit: Kensington Palace
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We want to hear from you! If you have been sectioned in hospital due to your bipolar, do you think you were discharged:
50%Too early
15%Too late
35%At the right time
20 votes • Final results
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Really eloquent critique of Right Care Right Person from a lived experience perspective by @stevegilbertobe where is the evidence base/robust evaluation/outcome data? #HSJPatientSafety
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⏳ Only 1 day left to double your donation Listen to TV presenter and Bipolar UK ambassador Leah Charles-King explain how your support can change lives. Donations up to a total of £5,000 will be match-funded, helping twice as many people get the support they need. 👉 Watch now >> bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002gjk… #BBCLifelineAppeal #LetsTalkBipolar #LetsEndBipolarStigma
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Please watch and support our BBC Lifeline Appeal. Your gift will be match-funded up to £5,000. “Bipolar UK saved my life.” You can help more people like Dorothy thrive. 📺 Watch now >> bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002gjk… #BBCLifelineAppeal #LetsTalkBipolar #LetsEndBipolarStigma
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Nowhere are inequalities starker or more egregious than in maternal and neonatal health. But with medical training resources and public health information biased towards mothers and babies with light skin, we should not be surprised by negative outcomes. This must change. 🧵1/2
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Results of the recent Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey rightly caused concern, but even more worrying was the failure to ensure that the survey is representative of racial and ethnic diversity. Read more from the RHO's Sam Rodger: nhsrho.org/blogs/structural-…
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We’ve published our new strategy for more equitable healthcare, aligned to the government’s three shifts in the way healthcare is delivered – shifts towards community care, prevention, and digital. Read the strategy here: nhsrho.org/wp-content/upload…
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Very excited to be joining @BEPvoice for the Excellence in Leadership Conference on 13th November 2025.
We’re excited to share the keynote line-up for the Excellence in Leadership Conference on 13 Nov, @AVFCOfficial . Join us for a day of learning, reflection & connection to help you lead with clarity and purpose.🔗 tinyurl.com/yh68sacj 🎟 Tickets coming soon.
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🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚨 💪 Let’s End Bipolar Stigma TOGETHER! 💪 Join @hestonblumentha and @AnushkaAsthana for our FREE online #WorldBipolarDay conference — it's happening TODAY! 🎉 Hosted by the incredible @leahcharlesking, we’ll dive deep into the realities of living with bipolar and the stigma that still affects so many people 🌎✨ 🗓️ TODAY - Thurs 27 March 🕛 6pm - 8.30pm Whether you're personally affected by bipolar or just want to make a difference, WE NEED YOU! 🙌 Let’s come together and banish bipolar stigma! 💙 👉 Don't miss out! Register now >> bipolaruk.vfairs.com/ #LetsEndBipolarStigma #LetsTalkBipolar #WorldBipolarDay
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We've released a resource to help healthcare professionals spot jaundice in babies with dark skin tones. Together we can improve assessment of jaundice, prevent treatment delays, and tackle ethnic inequalities in healthcare. Download the resource here: nhsrho.org/resources/ten-ste…
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In pursuit of anti-racism, brave spaces are essential for fostering real growth. These spaces encourage honesty, and learning from mistakes. How have you contributed to a brave space? Share your insights in the comments. #Leadershipdevelopment #antiracismleadership
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Join us for: ✅"Developing Anti-Racism Leadership" training on 18th February. " 🚀A great chance to develop the confidence and courage needed in leadership. Offering 'Buy one get one free' for a limited time. 🌟Feedback from previous participants has been overwhelmingly positive
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Explore these co-produced short films: nhsrho.org/reaching/. They offer a powerful and emotive look at the mental health challenges and suicide risks faced by Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities, building on our in-depth research findings. #RHOmentalhealth
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Reflecting on a year of growth and transformation on my 41st birthday. Grateful for the amazing people who show me love and belonging, helping me navigate the challenges of PTSD and Bipolar Disorder. Thank you for your support and birthday wishes. Here’s to another year together
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Join our mission to tackle racial and ethnic inequalities in healthcare! We’re hiring talented, passionate individuals to help drive meaningful change. Take a look at our current vacancies and apply to be part of the Observatory: nhsrho.org/about-us/work-wit…
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Just donated plasma at the new @GiveBloodNHS Birmingham centre! 🌧️ It was worth the wait. The staff is amazing, and it helps so many people. Plus, biscuits afterward! 🍪 Save lives, give plasma. #GivePlasma #SaveLives #Birmingham
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Happy to have joined @bluesky with the handle @stevegilbertobe.bsky.social Maybe it will be like the old days on here when different view points could be shared in a robust, but ultimately respectful way? Who knows, but I’m excited at the prospect of it 😃
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