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…12 min read·Dec 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.8 min read·Jul 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…11 min read·Jan 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…9 min read·Dec 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…5 min read·Jul 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…5 min read·Feb 4, 2021----
Martin BrookesMark Carney and community strengthThis article also appears on the London Plus website, here.5 min read·Dec 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…4 min read·Jul 24, 2019----