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Lesley Parkinson

@re-think.bsky.social

Author of 'Restorative Practice at Work'. Co-presenter 'Relational Practice' podcasts. Interests: education; behaviour; relationships; patient safety; NHS People Promise; Quality Improvement; culture; psychology. www.restorativethinking.co.uk

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Few places for our 1-day workshop with #PMAs and #PNAs at the RCN London on 30th March. Focus on practicalities of restorative clinical supervisions.
#Nursesky #Midwifesky
@gallagherrose.bsky.social @leannehpatrick.bsky.social @alisonleary1.bsky.social @bejoysebastian.bsky.social

05.02.2026 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey John, love the reflection of the sun in that puddle behind you! 😍

01.02.2026 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘ Relational and Restorative Practice 1-day workshop at the RCN London: Monday 30th March 2026

For PNAs and PMAs wanting to develop practical skills, delivering restorative supervision sessions and in your wider role/s.

Please contact me for a copy of the brochure: lesley@restorativethinking.co.uk

12.11.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Relational Leadership: a new course for NHS leaders, bands 6 and 7.

This course builds relational and restorative skills, knowledge and understanding.

The course will be delivered over 12 months via a series of live teams sessions and online learning modules.

31.12.2025 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Over 500 professional advocates from two regions - London and East of England - have joined to learn about relational and restorative practice, engaging with our online RCN-accredited 'Relationships for Change' programme alongside live webinars and supervisions. #nurses #midwives #NHSLeadership

12.12.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“š This RCN-accredited online course, 'Relationships for Change' directs us to work together better, by getting better at accountability, problem-solving, having conversations that are challenging.

Flexible start dates. Further information: restorativethinking.co.uk/self-guided/

20.11.2025 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Feeling this with you John. Sending love and strength xxx

16.11.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘ Relational and Restorative Practice 1-day workshop at the RCN London: Monday 30th March 2026

For PNAs and PMAs wanting to develop practical skills, delivering restorative supervision sessions and in your wider role/s.

Please contact me for a copy of the brochure: lesley@restorativethinking.co.uk

12.11.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Accredited by the @rcn.org.uk, recent feedback to our online programme, 'Relationships for Change', by a senior nurse.

#NHSLeadership @rcm.org.uk @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social @nhsproviders.bsky.social @fabnhsstuff.bsky.social @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk @nhsrcommunity.bsky.social @england.nhs.uk

05.11.2025 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey John, your smile shines through! Sending a hug πŸ«‚and warm good wishes. Hope you have something to occupy you there on the ward. I'm sure the nursing staff are enjoying your company. Anything I can send through? Book? Audio? πŸ’“

05.11.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday was a first! πŸ‘‡πŸΎ

Bringing together #PNAs and #PMAs from across the country at @rcn.org.uk .

We explored relational and restorative practice, specifically how to add value to the practical elements of restorative supervisions.

#RelationalLeadership #PatientSafety #QI #CultureChange

21.10.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feedback from a recent workshop with #NHS Professional Nurse Advocates and Professional Midwifery Advocates.

#RelationalLeadership #RestorativePracticeAtWork #Nurses #Midwives

11.10.2025 08:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Engaging day with Professional Nurse Advocates & Professional Midwifery Advocates Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this week.

Bringing #RelationalandRestorativePractice into our roles in practical ways. #RestorativePracticeAtWork
@sarahpreedy.bsky.social @acosianyanin.bsky.social

10.10.2025 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The NHS 10 Year Health Plan identifies relational leadership as an enabler to help navigate system change aligned to the 3 shifts.

πŸ’‘ So what does relational leadership look like? These six habits will help!

restorativethinking.co.uk/resources/
@fonscharity.bsky.social @fabnhsstuff.bsky.social

06.10.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An infographic containing a number of statistics relating to the hub, Patient Safety Learning’s online learning and resource platform. This includes that the hub now has: 7,820 members from 98 countries and representing 2,078 organisations. 12,970 learn posts. Members from 99% of NHS Trusts in England. And that the hub has now had: 3.29 million page views. 1.77 million site visits. 500 community page visits per week. 4,000 learn page visits per week.

An infographic containing a number of statistics relating to the hub, Patient Safety Learning’s online learning and resource platform. This includes that the hub now has: 7,820 members from 98 countries and representing 2,078 organisations. 12,970 learn posts. Members from 99% of NHS Trusts in England. And that the hub has now had: 3.29 million page views. 1.77 million site visits. 500 community page visits per week. 4,000 learn page visits per week.

We are building a global online community of people who share the same vision as us - a world where patients are free from avoidable harm. Sign up to the hub today and join patients, frontline staff, regulators, campaigners and many more.

Register here▢️ pslhub.org/register/ #patientsafety

03.10.2025 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How will you use the relational window this week to:

βœ… set really clear expectations?
β˜‘οΈ steer your most challenging conversations?
βœ… identify gaps and support needs?
β˜‘οΈ ask questions of curiosity?
βœ… problem-solve with your team?

restorativethinking.co.uk/resources/

#RestorativePracticeAtWork

22.09.2025 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The diagram below represents a summary of the conversations I've been having this week with #NHSEngland leaders.

It shows how my colleagues and I place relational and restorative practice (RRP) in relation to established and successful NHS programmes.

RRP is a key (and often missing) enabler.

19.09.2025 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The NHS 10 Year Health Plan identifies relational leadership as an enabler to help navigate system change aligned to the 3 shifts.

My team and I are working this week with #NHS clinical leaders to:

β˜‘οΈ challenge assumptions
βœ… improve expectation clarity
β˜‘οΈ model accountability

#patientsafety #QI

17.09.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hope she enjoys it ... great University! xxx

14.09.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The role of language and healthcare professionals’ attitudes toward patients with difficult diagnoses: A blog from Sunny Deo Sunny Deo looks at how healthcare professionals communicate with their patients

πŸ†•The role of language and healthcare professionals’ attitudes toward patients with difficult diagnosesπŸ†•

A blog from Sunny Deo featured on the hub today. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety

04.09.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽˆπŸ™ŒπŸΎ Celebrating four years working with @uhmbt.bsky.social

πŸ§‘πŸΎβ€βš•οΈπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€βš•οΈThank you to everyone we collaborate with at the Trust, for your passion and bravery to try something new.

πŸš€ Our work in this field is of growing importance; looking forward to next steps.

#NHS10YearHealthPlan #RestorativePracticeAtWork

01.09.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@janelovely.bsky.social @fabnhsstuff.bsky.social @katrinacooper.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @jopainter1.bsky.social

23.08.2025 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New 'Relational Leadership' opportunity for NHS Trusts.

The NHS 10 Year Health Plan calls for relational leaders (p.107). This course builds on existing leadership strengths to develop relational practice; this will better enable leaders to navigate system change aligned to the 3 shifts.

23.08.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Self Guided Study - Relational and Restorative Thinking Relationships for Change Relational and restorative practice self-guided learning programme Agile, flexible microlearning for busy people Β  RCN Accredited until 24Β MarchΒ 2026 Accreditation applies onl...

Relational leadership.

Language is a key enabler of every workplace culture.

Paying attention to how we 'say it' influences how others respond and what happens next.

restorativethinking.co.uk/self-guided/

#nurses #midwives #NHSleadership

22.08.2025 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Home - Relational and Restorative Thinking Relational and Restorative ThinkingOur (award winning) programmes empower individuals and teams with a relational and restorative education, helping people to work together better and fostering sustai...

In consultation with all team members and our long-term clients, we've changed our company name to 'Relational and Restorative Thinking'.

The new name better reflects how our work has evolved over the last few years.

Please take a tour of our updated website: restorativethinking.co.uk

12.08.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to:

πŸ’‘Understand each other better at work
πŸ‘ŒπŸΎHave a sustainable, enjoyable career
πŸš€Play your part in fostering a safe, fair and meaningful workplace culture

Find out more: restorativethinking.co.uk/about-us/
#RelationalPublicServices #RestorativePracticeAtWork #NHS10YearHealthPlan #Nurses

30.07.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#readytogo for #podcast #recordingday number 4. Our team are filming some additional footage this morning and another #episode this afternoon.

Get following us now to be the first to know of our launch (link in bio)

#internationalrecruitment #stayandthrive #multiprofessional #education

16.06.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Home - Love Teaching Keep Teaching Are you tired of school? Did you used to love teaching but feel like everything else just gets in the way? Are you concerned that so many great teachers are leaving the profession? Life is too short…

Peter Radford, author of #LoveTeaching, has launched a new website packed with honest advice and practical strategies to help you stay well - and stay in the profession. πŸ«πŸ“š

Take the Love Teaching test, explore free resources and learn more about his book while you’re there:

03.08.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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βœ… Enabling the NHS 10 Year Health Plan.

πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€βš•οΈπŸ§‘πŸΎβ€βš•οΈ Relational and restorative practice transforms how teams work together.

NHS Trusts: start small; enrol up to 10 key colleagues to our RCN-accredited online programme 'Relationships for Change' and we'll help you to think through options to scale.

02.08.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to:

πŸ’‘Understand each other better at work
πŸ‘ŒπŸΎHave a sustainable, enjoyable career
πŸš€Play your part in fostering a safe, fair and meaningful workplace culture

Find out more: restorativethinking.co.uk/about-us/
#RelationalPublicServices #RestorativePracticeAtWork #NHS10YearHealthPlan #Nurses

30.07.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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