Paul Barrett

“I’m concerned about the review of the Mental Health Act, because the current proposals… that people will harm themselves, their families or the general public if they are untreated and unwell”. Julian Hendy of Hundred Families on plans to change mental health laws #newsnight

Our new report explores wellbeing in the banking sector and contains some wonderful case studies highlighting some of the innovative things happening in the sector bwcharity.org.uk/services-for-b… #wellbeing #mentalhealth

My piece investigating wellbeing in the banking sector - with some fascinating case studies makeadifference.media/mental/wellbei…

A fantastic day at a fantastic place! We had multiple sightings of Norfolk Hawker and Lesser Emperor, several newly-emerged Willow Emerald Damselflies and the site's third record only of Scarce Chaser - with mating scars!

We should have known this was where the scandal of social care underfunding would end. Vulnerable people chased by debt collectors to pay for help with basics like bathing that they can no longer afford -or going without care to pay for heating. Appalling. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-646687…

It’s great to see businesses finally doing more to support carers. Here are 2 outstanding initiatives from HSBC and TSB bit.ly/3SjJfPX @CarersScotland @CarersWales @DementiaUK @TSB @HSBC_UK

Since Covid, many more businesses are treating carers needs seriously. Here are 2 great examples of businesses pushing the boat out bit.ly/3SjJfPX @CarersTrust @CarersSurrey @ageukcampaigns

Since Covid many more businesses are treating carers needs seriously. Here are 2 great examples of businesses pushing the boat out. bit.ly/3SjJfPX @CarersUK @HSBC @TSB_News @HRZone

1/7 This is the story of the week that ended Liz Truss' time as Prime Minister. Told in 4 parts - day-by-day. This is Monday.

The measures announced by the Chancellor last month - including cutting fuel duty by 5p and raising the NICs threshold - will not go far enough in supporting those who need it most. This blog looks at how other government's are tackling the crisis⬇️ (1/5) lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundatio…

🇩🇪 Germany passed a package of measures to help households cope with the cost of living crisis: ✅Cut the cost of a 90-day public transport ticket to €9 ✅One-off €300 payment for all taxpayers ✅+ €100 for each child ✅+ €100 for those on state benefits (2/5)

The pandemic brought home to us just how important nature is to our wellbeing. Now businesses are acting to bring it into the workplace @WellbeingPulse bit.ly/3KTQMks

I have won a 'lifetime achievement' award at my weekly 7-a-side. Like a footballing Peerage, i think it says "you're not really good enough for the main prize but we still appreciate you". Proud 🏆⚽️

From this week's Private Eye.

The Telegraph helpfully reminds us today of how its former columnist, Boris Johnson, explained the simple effectiveness of the ‘dead cat’ strategy

Unfortunately we've lost a few followers due to criticising the Government's conduct this week But they have let us down time and time again and need to be held accountable for their actions Please follow and RT if you remain right behind us bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

Are standard policies sufficient for supporting Covid-19 bereavements? buff.ly/2WMtMiY @Lcoridon @BWCharity #bereavement #Covid19

What things have you done to cope with the stress of the pandemic? 🌳Six in ten UK adults who had experienced stress because of the pandemic said walking helped them cope. #Pandemic #Covid19UK

Many employees are now returning to the office grieving, having lost someone close, in the pandemic. This is the amazing support one business made available to their people bit.ly/3sZr4CM

As people return to the office businesses need to be ready to support bereaved colleagues. Here's an amazing way one organisation did it #bereavement #peersupport #mentalhealth @NatWestGroup bit.ly/3sZr4CM