Dr Leethen Bartholomew

@leah_widdicombe Fantastic day it was yesterday #HealthyEarlyYearsLDN and #HealthySchoolsLDN programmes. Thanks to all the amazing work that schools, early years settings and childminders are doing to support the health of London’s children!

Great to celebrate the #HealthyEarlyYearsLDN and #HealthySchoolsLDN programmes and all the amazing work that schools, early years settings and childminders are doing to support the health of London’s children! 👏

🏅Every child deserves the best start in life. Delighted to celebrate the ⁦@MayorofLondon⁩ Healthy Early Years & Healthy Schools London programmes today at City Hall. Thanks to Borough Leads! Get involved: london.gov.uk/HEYL-HSL #HealthyEarlyYearsLDN #HealthySchoolsLDN

✨The @mayoroflondon and I want London to be the greatest city in the world to grow up, where young people can reach their full potential We're investing £810,000 to improve mental health support for up to 15,000 young Londoners in sixteen schools across nine boroughs ✨

We must unite against those who seek to divide us.

We’re facing a national crisis with too many children and young people facing huge struggles with their mental health. That’s why I’m stepping forward to help provide targeted schools across London with tools, training and support to make a real difference for their students.

#VAWGiseverybodysbusiness #16DaysOfActivismWithUs #EndHarmfulPractices #ProtectWomenAndGirls #UKcharitiestacklingFGM #16DaysofActivism #NoExcuse #EndViolenceAgainstWomen

@ProsperaTedam Honored to write the foreword for Prospera Tedam’s 2nd edition. Useful reading for anyone wanting to learn about the topic and how to safeguard children

Identity is the focus of an exhibition of photos taken by young people across Northern Ireland at Belfast Castle @BarnardosNI 📸 bbc.in/4clHBXK

Today I chaired the London Partnership Youth Board with @GeorgiaGould and met leaders from across London. We were joined by the London Partnership Youth Board, and looked at how we can encourage entrepreneurship and help young people into green jobs.

Today we launch #lifethroughmylens - an incredible project where we gave 68 #children and #young #people cameras to understand their worlds and identities #identityinassessments @BarnardosNI @barnardos

Our Ambassadors Aya & Taleen explain why the project was important: “When young people feel heard & understood, it can help them reach their goals. By sharing their identity they can help professionals understand their hopes, needs, & wishes better.” #identityinassessments

Very excited to be at this event. So many young people to hear and learn from @we_are_seen @barnardosni #identityinassessments

@we_are_seen_ hearing from Ghino Parker that curiosity is good , it’s ok not to know , “ it’s better to get it wrong and be nurtured into getting it right , than sit with an assumption’ . @BarnardosNI #identityinassessments

Josh & Kirsty from the team are today joining @barnardosNI & @we_are_seen_ colleagues at the launch of ‘Life Through My Lens’ - a photography project all about #identityinassessments, centring children & young people’s lives experiences 💚 📸 Opening words from @MicheleAJanes

Effective epilepsy drugs have been around for over 100 years, yet 75% of people with epilepsy in low and middle income countries are not receiving treatment. In #SierraLeone that figure is closer to 90%. Uncontrolled epilepsy destroys lives. #InternationalEpilepsyDay

...However, we know that these are used by some to harm others. We have a collective responsibility to ensure that children and adults are protected from such harm" @leelenth, Trustee and Specialist on Safeguarding Children and Harmful Practices....

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recognise & reaffirm the rights, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities. There’s much work to be done to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals & impact the lives of the disabled people with whom we work.

To register to join the expert workshop, email TINAAWAHP@gmail.com with your name and the organization you represent by midday on Monday 20th November 2023. There is no charge to participate.

Our speakers include @LeoIgwe @AfricanChildFrm @AmitAnand1289 @leelenth @Meenakumari155 William Kipongi and Jordan Alexander

Official Launch of the Albinism Information Booklet-Teacher's Guide for teachers in Sierra Leone to promote a more inclusive and quality education for Children With Albinism in Sierra Leone. Thanks to our partners for their support @leelenth @UNDPSierraLeone @MASierraLeone