Martin BrookesWho cares?This article looks at the recent collapse of The Cares Family charity. It draws on my experience as Chief Executive of Tomorrow’s People…Dec 4, 2023Dec 4, 2023
Martin BrookesCounting the NHS“On a scale of 1–10, how bad is the pain right now?” asked the nurse pointing at my wrist as she checked my blood pressure and pulse.Jul 5, 2023Jul 5, 2023
Martin BrookesLocal authorities and charities in London during the cost of living crisisThis is a talk I gave at a recent event of local authority community engagement officers from across London’s 32 boroughs. The pandemic saw…Jan 24, 2023Jan 24, 2023
Martin BrookesIntroducing the London Communities Emergencies PartnershipThis article introduces the London Communities Emergencies Partnership (LCEP) which is supported by City Bridge Trust, the Greater London…Dec 21, 2022Dec 21, 2022
Martin BrookesA father and football fan lamentsThis is a personal article. There are more articulate and many prominent voices on this subject, and I rarely write about myself. But I…Jul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021
Martin BrookesLondon’s vaccination volunteer programmeThe vaccination programme currently underway in London requires volunteer involvement at a level not seen since the 2012 Olympics. Time to…Feb 4, 2021Feb 4, 2021
Martin BrookesMark Carney and community strengthThis article also appears on the London Plus website, here.Dec 17, 2020Dec 17, 2020
Martin BrookesCan youth mental health achieve parity?This article considers whether support for youth mental health services can achieve parity of esteem with physical health. Different…Jul 24, 2019Jul 24, 2019
