Steve Andrews
@steveandrews3.bsky.social
Committed to improving healthcare through developing leadership, teamwork, culture & coaching. I support Bevan's principles but views expressed are mine.
"Bullied And Broken: The Hidden Psychological Toll Of Toxic Workplaces" aftern the policies, complaints, investigations, reports, meetings & misunderstandings it still isn't over - the process is done, the pain remains, who cares? www.forbes.com/sites/jasonw...
Bullied And Broken: The Hidden Psychological Toll Of Toxic Workplaces
Uncover the hidden mental health impact of workplace bullying, including anxiety, trauma, and moral injury—and how toxic work cultures harm employee wellbeing.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM
"Bullied And Broken: The Hidden Psychological Toll Of Toxic Workplaces" aftern the policies, complaints, investigations, reports, meetings & misunderstandings it still isn't over - the process is done, the pain remains, who cares? www.forbes.com/sites/jasonw...
Healthy Leadership (733) "I Want Money, That's What I Want" www.linkedin.com/pulse/health...
Healthy Leadership (733) "I Want Money, That's What I Want"
If you work in healthcare you have many aims, objectives and ambitions. Deliver quality care, build a skilled workforce, serve the community… at each hospital these are named, labelled and packaged in...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Healthy Leadership (733) "I Want Money, That's What I Want" www.linkedin.com/pulse/health...
"Choose what to drop. What you don’t do matters. Practice purposeful exclusion. The notion that you can do everything destroys you. Setting priorities is the act of eliminating trivialities. Create a not-to-do list" leadershipfreak.blog/2025/11/07/o...
One Week to Live - Leadership Freak
What would it be like to live as if you had one week to live? One thing is clear. You would become intolerant of nonsense. You would be intolerant of mundacity if you had a one-week mindset. Pointless...
leadershipfreak.blog
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
"Choose what to drop. What you don’t do matters. Practice purposeful exclusion. The notion that you can do everything destroys you. Setting priorities is the act of eliminating trivialities. Create a not-to-do list" leadershipfreak.blog/2025/11/07/o...
"Tackling bullying, harassment and abuse in the NHS" nhsproviders.org/resources/ta...
Tackling bullying, harassment and abuse in the NHS
Insights from our peer learning event.
nhsproviders.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:49 AM
"Tackling bullying, harassment and abuse in the NHS" nhsproviders.org/resources/ta...
What ICB's will be getting up to... "On the day briefing: strategic commissioning framework" nhsproviders.org/resources/on...
On the day briefing: strategic commissioning framework
This briefing summarises the framework, highlighting what providers need to know. It also sets out our view on what is being proposed, including key questions and challenges that remain.
nhsproviders.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:47 AM
What ICB's will be getting up to... "On the day briefing: strategic commissioning framework" nhsproviders.org/resources/on...
The 4 drivers of productivity in the NHS - "From diagnosis to deliveryA framework for accelerating NHS productivity growth" www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...
www.health.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:43 AM
The 4 drivers of productivity in the NHS - "From diagnosis to deliveryA framework for accelerating NHS productivity growth" www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...
"Hundreds of medical students report being victims of sexual misconduct and institutional neglect in UK-wide survey" www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...
Hundreds of medical students report being victims of sexual misconduct and institutional neglect in UK-wide survey - BMA media centre - BMA
Press release from the BMA.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:36 AM
"Hundreds of medical students report being victims of sexual misconduct and institutional neglect in UK-wide survey" www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...
Leaders are told to influence - pitch your project & gain support before the meeting, push home the advantage after the meeting - office politics. Meetings are what we say we do, the conversations before & after are what we actually do - culture !! letsgrowleaders.com/2025/11/10/t...
The Meeting After the Meeting: Where Genies Go to Gossip
The dangers of the meeting after the meeting and what to do instead. Practical communication tips for more candid conversations.
letsgrowleaders.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Leaders are told to influence - pitch your project & gain support before the meeting, push home the advantage after the meeting - office politics. Meetings are what we say we do, the conversations before & after are what we actually do - culture !! letsgrowleaders.com/2025/11/10/t...
A roar from the forrest, a large boom - these are warning signs. Someone starting their session with 'this is a safe space' - massive warning sign. Takes thought, consideration, vulnerability, trust & hard work. Then it might just be a less risky space. tash-willcocks.medium.com/psychologica...
Psychological Safety: The hard, quiet work of building brave spaces
It happened again, I went to a session and the facilitator strode in and announced “this is a safe space” My brain yelled ‘is it? IS IT???’…
tash-willcocks.medium.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:20 AM
A roar from the forrest, a large boom - these are warning signs. Someone starting their session with 'this is a safe space' - massive warning sign. Takes thought, consideration, vulnerability, trust & hard work. Then it might just be a less risky space. tash-willcocks.medium.com/psychologica...
CIPD - Keep Britain Working - A good starting place if you are considering wellbeing, staff experience etc in your workplace... www.cipd.org/en/about/new...
CIPD | Keep Britain Working review makes employee wellbeing impossible for business to ignore, says CIPD
CIPD welcomes findings and commits to equipping people profession to drive improvements in wellbeing, performance and productivity
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November 12, 2025 at 6:14 AM
CIPD - Keep Britain Working - A good starting place if you are considering wellbeing, staff experience etc in your workplace... www.cipd.org/en/about/new...
"Strategic commissioning framework - ICBs will..." if you are confused as to what ICB's will be doing have a look at this, first page gives a good overview... if it's not on that first page but is currently being done then I guess - it stops or it moves www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/st...
NHS England » Strategic commissioning framework
NHS England » Strategic commissioning framework
www.england.nhs.uk
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
"Strategic commissioning framework - ICBs will..." if you are confused as to what ICB's will be doing have a look at this, first page gives a good overview... if it's not on that first page but is currently being done then I guess - it stops or it moves www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/st...
"15 Practical Tips to Avoid Burnout" www.roystonguest.com/blog/15-tips...
15 Practical Tips to Avoid Burnout | Royston Guest
Burnout prevention isn't about slowing down ambition; it's about sustaining it. Read my 15 practical tips to avoid burnout.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:59 AM
"15 Practical Tips to Avoid Burnout" www.roystonguest.com/blog/15-tips...
NHS Finances - Tight budgets and tough choices: the reality of an NHS living within its financial means
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-....
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-....
Tight Budgets And Tough Decisions | The Impact Of NHS Financial Decisions | The King's Fund
Tight NHS budgets are having an impact on integrated care boards, systems and hospitals. Tight budgets mean tough decisions, but what are the consequences of this on staff, patients and care?
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November 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
NHS Finances - Tight budgets and tough choices: the reality of an NHS living within its financial means
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-....
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-....
Jokes, power and 'punching down' - how do 'jokes' show up at work and what is the balance between being harmful and harmless... consider the notion of power in joke telling and power at work... miniphilosophy.substack.com/p/should-we-...
When is a joke not a joke?
There’s no such thing as an innocent joke.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Jokes, power and 'punching down' - how do 'jokes' show up at work and what is the balance between being harmful and harmless... consider the notion of power in joke telling and power at work... miniphilosophy.substack.com/p/should-we-...
Do we have a responsibility to be clear and congruent when we speak - is it sensible to check we understand what we heard before we respond... www.facebook.com/reel/8145939...
248K views · 6.2K reactions | Is there a gap between what was meant and how it was heard? | Mini Philosophy
Is there a gap between what was meant and how it was heard?
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November 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Do we have a responsibility to be clear and congruent when we speak - is it sensible to check we understand what we heard before we respond... www.facebook.com/reel/8145939...
Looking back is inaccurate, our memories are poor and time machines don't exist. Looking forward is often guesswork & fantasy. The present, the here and the now... pause and appreciate the here and the now, those here and the events lived today...
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Looking back is inaccurate, our memories are poor and time machines don't exist. Looking forward is often guesswork & fantasy. The present, the here and the now... pause and appreciate the here and the now, those here and the events lived today...
Understanding intent & impact. I suspect the amount of distress we feel and link the cause to other people is disproportionate to the amount of distress other people actually intended us to experience... (image CCL)
November 10, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Understanding intent & impact. I suspect the amount of distress we feel and link the cause to other people is disproportionate to the amount of distress other people actually intended us to experience... (image CCL)
There are many similar images considering the idea that spending time on the things you can't change denies you the opportunity to change the things you can... ask "is it in my control" the answer helps decide the action (image david meade)
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
There are many similar images considering the idea that spending time on the things you can't change denies you the opportunity to change the things you can... ask "is it in my control" the answer helps decide the action (image david meade)
A quick guide to help as a daily prompt - may encourage a pause and an opportunity to lift your head and see what is happening around you... (image maurice duffy)
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
A quick guide to help as a daily prompt - may encourage a pause and an opportunity to lift your head and see what is happening around you... (image maurice duffy)
Healthy Leadership (732) "Let's keep the emotions out of this" www.linkedin.com/pulse/health...
Healthy Leadership (732) "Let's keep the emotions out of this"
Work is an emotional endeavour. If you are ever in a group, meeting or project – even the coldest, dry, soulless event – there are emotions.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Healthy Leadership (732) "Let's keep the emotions out of this" www.linkedin.com/pulse/health...
"Why management matters so much for the success of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan" www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
Why Management Matters To The NHS 10 Year Health Plan | The Kings Fund
Professor Judith Smith, Suzie Bailey and Professor Sir Chris Ham explore why strong, well-trained NHS management is essential to delivering the ambitions of the 10 Year Health Plan.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
"Why management matters so much for the success of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan" www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
"Government “won’t look away as kids become unhealthier”, as they push through preventative plans to reverse childhood obesity rates with support at school, in the playground and at home" www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government acts to tackle rising childhood obesity epidemic
The government will underline its commitment to get children heathier and more active following new figures revealing the scale of the childhood obesity problem.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:34 AM
"Government “won’t look away as kids become unhealthier”, as they push through preventative plans to reverse childhood obesity rates with support at school, in the playground and at home" www.gov.uk/government/n...
"Keep Britain Working’ review - By working together across sectors, we can stem the flow into economic inactivity and unlock the potential of a healthier, more prosperous population" www.nhsconfed.org/news/nhs-con...
NHS Confederation welcomes groundbreaking ‘Keep Britain Working’ review
By working together across sectors, we can stem the flow into economic inactivity and unlock the potential of a healthier, more prosperous population.
www.nhsconfed.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
"Keep Britain Working’ review - By working together across sectors, we can stem the flow into economic inactivity and unlock the potential of a healthier, more prosperous population" www.nhsconfed.org/news/nhs-con...
"ShiftWorks by The King's Fund - Affordable, high-quality, CPD-accredited leadership development" not free but for a small fee you can take control of your development (£35 a year) www.kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-d...
ShiftWorks | CPD Courses For Health And Care Professionals | The King's Fund
ShiftWorks is an affordable online learning and development package for people working in health and care. It includes a growing portfolio of CPD-accredited courses, nano-learning, events and activiti...
www.kingsfund.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:31 AM
"ShiftWorks by The King's Fund - Affordable, high-quality, CPD-accredited leadership development" not free but for a small fee you can take control of your development (£35 a year) www.kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-d...
"Making Every Contact Count programme" free programme "recognises that staff across health and care, local authority and voluntary sectors have thousands of contacts every day with individuals and are ideally placed to support health and wellbeing" www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/m...
Making Every Contact Count - elearning for healthcare
www.e-lfh.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM
"Making Every Contact Count programme" free programme "recognises that staff across health and care, local authority and voluntary sectors have thousands of contacts every day with individuals and are ideally placed to support health and wellbeing" www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/m...