by Sarah Baxter | Jul 25, 2026 | About Bridge
Whenever someone hands in their notice, it’s tempting to explain it through them. It makes us think that maybe this job wasn’t the right fit or maybe the pace of the work wore them down. Sometimes that’s a fair read. But when the same kind of...
by Raymond Sheehy | Apr 25, 2026 | About Bridge
Most organisations in this sector have their values written down somewhere. Recovery. Respect. Empowerment. The words vary, but the list looks broadly the same. I’m not saying those values are wrong. I’m saying that writing them down doesn’t make...
by Raymond Sheehy | Mar 25, 2026 | About Bridge
A Message from Raymond, CEO In January and February of this year, I sat down with representatives from ten local authorities. Different areas with different pressures, but the same message, almost word for word. They need better forensic...
by Sarah Baxter | Mar 11, 2026 | About Bridge
Great leaders don’t just appear. They’re shaped over time through lived experiences, challenges, reflection, and support. At Bridge Support, building future leaders is part of how we sustain our culture and continue to grow. Growth, if we’re honest, isn’t always...
by Debbie Towersey | Feb 25, 2026 | About Bridge
Let me be upfront about something. When I say “risk management,” I don’t mean spreadsheets, colour-coded matrices, or lengthy policy documents. I mean the actual, daily work of deciding what’s worth doing when you can’t guarantee the...
by Raymond Sheehy | Nov 15, 2025 | About Bridge, Info for Commissioners
Anyone working in mental health or social care knows how tightly regulated the sector is, and rightly so. Safeguarding, compliance, data protection, and governance aren’t, and shouldn’t be, just tick-box exercises. They exist to protect people. However, change can...
