In medical school I got told by a consultant to speak less 'Blackpool evening gazette and more BMJ' (British medical journal). Last month I got asked to be part of this BMJ podcast with @MartinRCGP . I really really hope the consultant sees this!! my bit is from 22.10.

Yesterday we welcomed poet Paul Jenkins as part of the Safer Rossendale male role model project. We enjoyed a creative workshop and we were inspired by Paul's personal and career journey. #Storytelling #Respect #Ambition #TogetherWeAreStrong

Another great family cook. Forging friendships, getting advice from Dr Emma and her team and cooking delicious healthy meals. #TogetherWeAreStrong

Wonderful to welcome a new family to our cook session. Feeling privelged to see how this project is developing life skills and forging friendships. Many thanks to Dr Emma and her team #TogetherWeAreStrong

Christmas show stoppers at last night's family cook! #BeEngaged #TogetherWeAreStrong

Another great night at family cook. Donna from ELCAS joined Dr Emma and her team and we enjoyed cooking, chatting and thinking about how we could expand our project. Amazed at how much our cooking skills are developing. #TogetherWeAreStrong #BeEngaged

I must have spoken to well over 100 headteachers across the country recently and they're all saying the same things: Many, many more pupils with complex SEND needs. More challenging behaviour and at a younger age. Too little specialist provision. Frustrated families. Social Services bar too high. Public services skint and burnt out staff. No real Ofsted reform. Falling birth rates. People are angry. Communities in despair. Funding that’s nowhere near enough. Schools are holding the system together but it’s becoming unsustainable - they can't keep asking more and more of staff, with less and less. Something has to give. Without urgent reform and real investment, I'm worried that this could be the year we've all known was coming and education finally breaks.

Last night we enjoyed our first family cook session of the term. Great opportunity to relax, cook a healthy meal & get advice from local health practitioners! So happy that some of our primary friends from St Annes joined us! #CommunityHub #TogetherWeStrong #BeEngaged #Enrichment

For the avoidance of any doubt - Lancashire County Council now have a Member champion for VAWG because of MY Notice of Motion. Yet they are advertising that it's down to them. It's a win for women and girls.... but it's also my win. Not theirs.

The Swifties have arrived! Connecting with others as we close our #ValleyVitality family fun and wellness day. Many thanks to all our amazing providers and staff who worked hard all day behind the scenes in sun! #TogetherWeAreStrong

Having fun in the sun with our friends and family at the #ValleyVitality day.

Time to relax at the #ValleyVitality family fun & wellness day. From yoga to Shamanic workshops we're enjoying being present. Mindfulness is a great way to manage the pressures of everyday life & you're never too young to start - here's Stanley living his best life.

This amazing group has inspired us to find out more about musical community groups. Amazing performance from the Rossendale Drum Majorettes! Visit their site to learn more! #ValleyVitality

Circus, mad science & dragons at the #ValleyVitality family fun and wellness day! Take time to find the joy in every day!

Did you know that food affects our physical and mental wellbeing. Thanks to Doctor Emma and Mrs Barker for leading our gut health and healthy sweet treats workshops. Great see so many young people feasting on fruit at the #ValleyVitality family fun and wellness day.

Learning a new skill is fun and helps us to connect with others - it's also good for our self-esteem and confidence! Enjoying the Open Dec and Mic sessions at the #ValleyVitality family fun and wellness day.

Football with a difference! Having fun and being active with our families is so good for us! So happy to see mums, dads, grandmas and grandads having fun in the sun at the #ValleyVitality family fun and wellness day.

Being active is a great way to look after your physical and mental health. We're at the #ValleyVitality family fun and wellness day meeting teams from different local fitness groups. #BeOpenminded and try a taster session! #BeTheBestVersionOfYourself

Another fantastic family cook session last night. Thai green curry and Eton mess! Delicious! #BeEngaged #ShineLikeAStar #TogetherWeAreStrong #ValleyVitality

We're at our family cook session with Dr Emma. Today we are thinking about healthy breakfasts and how they will help us #ShineLikeAStar at school. #BeEngaged #LeadingMyWellbeing #ValleyVitality

Cricket on the beach, some paddle boarding, fish and chips all with amazing friends. This is an exceptional day!