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

Working with #NHS leaders, managers and staff is helping us to be clearer about the critical success factors when introducing this social science with teams, departments, roles. Join me on 9th June, 10-11am, for a (free) open webinar to share what we are learning. Please DM me for the link.

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💡 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

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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.

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💡 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

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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.

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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: ☑️ challenge assumptions ✅ improve expectation clarity ☑️ model accountability #patientsafety #QI

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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.

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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

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