Astrid Pollard

Clinical Psychologist, Systemic Psychotherapist, Freedom to Speak Up Guardian, BAME network ambassador and proud mum of 2. All my own views

[John Amaechi OBE @JohnAmaechi]

1/3 Yesterday we announced one of our most important programmes to date.

We know that inclusion is a key driver for business success & the BoardStars programme aims to create more effective, inclusive Boards which enable ethical, higher-performing work cultures and businesses.

[roger kline @rogerkline]

I am retweeting this again because I am both distressed and angry about how this courageous women has been let down.
‘Treated like the accused’: Nurse’s 8 years of hell after raising harassment claims https://t.co/ejJVXB0tXU

[Mukhtar @I_amMukhtar]

Niall McConnell was called out by a Welsh lady in Ireland.

[roger kline @rogerkline]

Looks like this is the motto at @thechristie as numerous former staff can testify.

[John Amaechi OBE @JohnAmaechi]

1. In 2021, 73% of agency leaders were white.

In 2022, it was 90%.

Equity is not inevitable. Change in the direction of human dignity and merit is not a given.

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

If everyone who has been grateful for the NHS over the past 75 years followed and retweeted we’d reach a million by midnight

Please take just two seconds to show you care

[roger kline @rogerkline]

Simple but true

[BBC Radio 5 Live @bbc5live]

'There's an implication for the things that clever people choose not to know.'

Psychologist and former NBA star @JohnAmaechi talks to @HelenSkelton and @Kaiwidd about the importance of understanding privilege 🧠

Listen back to the full interview 👇
https://t.co/GRee01phoV

[John Amaechi OBE @JohnAmaechi]

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day...

[roger kline @rogerkline]

Racism in English education should be seen as safeguarding issue, says author https://t.co/3qBYbjX2Rw

[Astrid Pollard @pollard_astrid]

@deb123enham Just came across this. So sorry to hear of your loss Jo. You look like him, he’s living on through you. Sending all my love.

[roger kline @rogerkline]

The Francis 2013 Public Inquiry: ‘there lurks within the system an institutional instinct which, under pressure, will prefer concealment, formulaic responses and avoidance of public criticism’
Still true see Ockenden Report - and Trust and NHSEI response to @TheChristie Report

[EveryDoctor @EveryDoctorUK]

On the 31st March, Sajid Javid scrapped free hospital parking for NHS staff.

@TheDA_UK + @drmeenalviz are standing up for NHS staff and so are we 💙

Sign this petition to make parking at work free for NHS staff, always.
https://t.co/6l1tqpvC29

[Astrid Pollard @pollard_astrid]

Sometimes micro aggressions are not so micro

[Bridging The Gap to Leadership Project @bridgingcccuofB]

Microaggressions and how to prevent.....

[Astrid Pollard @pollard_astrid]

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[cluedont @cluedont]

Amazing how they mimic parents so accurately.

[Astrid Pollard @pollard_astrid]

@deb123enham I’m on my way to do Christmas at yours. It looks Amazing!!!!!🤩🤩

[Astrid Pollard @pollard_astrid]

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[📚 Mila | ✊🏿🇯🇲 @bookswithmila]

My heart broke a little on Monday.

I was in class with 30ish 6 year olds doing an activity where they had to draw themselves and write a sentence about what was most important to them. They were all really excited and got started straightaway.

[Astrid Pollard @pollard_astrid]

Thank you Aishnine. A must read for anyone(!) who wants to educate themselves and develop in a more a more inclusive, compassionate human being 🙏🏼

[Professor Ahmed Hankir @ahmedhankir]

Just because someone is functioning, it does not mean they are not struggling with their mental health

Just because someone is struggling with their mental health, it does not mean they cannot function

The Wounded Healer