Bez Martin
Head of Participation at Anna Freud.
The Lundy Model Network Lead.
One sixth of #MessageToMargaret
Founder and Director #TheSeanchaíCollective - Learning through Lived Experience
seanchaicollective.org
- Reposted by Bez MartinFabulous to meet up with @caoilfhionn.bsky.social our amazing legal advocate, Chair of Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain Oisin who intervened on our case, to film their segments for our documentary sizzle reel. Thanks to The Irish Cultural Centre for hosting us Great to be working with Badshoes Film
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- Reposted by Bez MartinYesterday I posted my last ever Tweet and called on the Government to do the same. Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
- Started work late today to play in the snow with my youngest ⛄️ ❄️ #SnowDay
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- Reposted by Bez MartinWe welcomed a very special guest to Anna Freud today... 👀 Our Patron, HRH the Princess of Wales, visited us to explore how stronger relationships can help prevent mental health problems in children and young people.
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- Exciting times!
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- Reposted by Bez MartinHi everyone! Welcome to our new BlueSky account. For those who don't know us, we're a mental health charity and we've been supporting children and young people for over 70 years ⬇️
- Stephen Eyre KC is starting to get a habit of having judgements challenged Speaking today ruling judges said, said: “We conclude that the judge made a number of errors in principle…’ www.lbc.co.uk/article/gove...
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- As I remember my dad on the anniversary of his death, I am pulled into the majesty of the world watching the sunrise from the inner circle of Stonehenge. A privilege, I felt connected, grateful, small, mortal It’s important to stop, be present with your loved ones, breath in the world around us!
- Amazing place ❤️
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- Beautiful day with family, rebalancing my mojo ❤️
- A really lovely resource co-created by pupils 👇🏻
- Great to spoil my team with a belated Easter gift at our team away day today! The world’s smallest Easter egg, all great things come in small packages! But planning the next few months, we’re inspired and motivated #Participation #TeamWork
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- I miss mum everyday but days like today even more so, can’t believe we found this video this week! A Mother’s love is indeed a blessing 💚
- Mothers Day isn’t always easy for everyone, sending love to those who find the day hard for whatever reason Big up all the mums out there today!
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- Thank you to Uni of Nottingham for having me this morning, talking through a rights based approach to participation and the Lundy Model with your 2nd year trainer Education Psychologist’s - a fab group!
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- Huge congratulations to all involved, a great night 💚
- The Irish Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth will host a two day showcase on participation This in-person event will take place over two days: - Tuesday 6th May for international attendees, and - Wednesday 7th May for domestic attendees.
- We've been working hard to give young people's voices due weight in the mental health field. Naz says that "this really levels the playing field in terms of power, because often young people don’t feel they have much of that." Read her story here: orlo.uk/KeUnw
- Continuing the celebration of the anniversary of the launch of Anna Freud’s participation strategy one of our parent champions Nicola shares her reflections of participation over the last 12 months
- Too often, decisions are made without the voices of young people or their families being listened to. February marks the one year Anna-versary (see what we did there?) of our Participation Strategy. Read how we’ve embedded participation at Anna Freud: orlo.uk/XxadG
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- A really stimulating day at Youth Focus NW Spotlight on Youth Work conference in Preston today, privileged to be invited to lead a workshop on youth work and participation with Louise Wardale
- This is so exciting for me and my family, turning our 6 year journey into such a positive. It’s been made possible by the unwavering support of close friends and creatives, cannot wait to share more details of the company launch and our work programme #LivedExperience #MyStoryMyWay
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- This time of year is particularly hard, sending love to all those missing loved ones this Christmas ❤️
- So proud to be part of this with my family 💚
- Please watch and share, Anna Freud’s BBC Lifeline Appeal film is live! 😍 You’ll be able to learn all about our work and hear from some of the incredible young people whose lives it’s impacted. Really proud to work here! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...?
- Reposted by Bez MartinPlease don’t expound the benefits of child participation while you develop laws & policies without them. An infographic explaining what you should do when you haven’t involved children on the right. The left is for those wanting to do their best to get it right- Lansdown’s 3Cs plus the Lundy Model.
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- Out, out with daughter number 1 💚
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- Fantastic evening at Irish Embassy celebrating the Irish language 💚🍀🇮🇪
- The season has started 🎄🎄
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- 🌍✨ Happy World Children’s Day! ✨🌍 Today, we celebrate the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the incredible efforts to protect, fulfill, and champion children’s rights around the world!
- Reposted by Bez MartinMarking the 100th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child with some reflections on the child’s right to participation.
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- If you’re looking for a resource to support workforce training on understanding of Artice 12 of UNCRC, check out a film I worked with young people on. Was Not Heard was developed by five groups of young people from around Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. youtu.be/x14_2chx3lE?...
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- Lundy and me is a short film, made with young people,about how it feels to have their voices heard and acted upon when they first access services, bringing the Lundy Model to life. Find out more about Anna Freud's Participation strategy 👇🏻 www.annafreud.org/participation/ youtu.be/GSkLDWmfx3Q?...
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- Seen and Heard series of films are available on the Anna Freud website,they tell the real-life stories of young people and parents/carers who have accessed crisis pathway services. You can find videos & free downloadable training resources to support learning. www.annafreud.org/training/hea...
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