Simon Bromhead
@simonbromhead.bsky.social
Head of Development, Ways to Wellness. Environment, health, voluntary sector, fundraising. Love playing/listening to music, walking, cycling and hanging out with the family. All views my own. He/him
It was lovely to be asked to say a bit about what my role is, and what I enjoy about it. A lot of people can't understand why you would want to do project development and (especially) fundraising, but I love the impact I can have in shaping projects at such an early stage!
Many people ask us about how we take an idea from kernel stage to full test-and-learn prototype. Wonder no more - our Head of Development @simonbromhead.bsky.social has explained all in our latest #blog post
www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/fr...
#TestAndLearn #HealthInnovation #Collaboration
www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/fr...
#TestAndLearn #HealthInnovation #Collaboration
From innovative idea to deliverable prototype: the Ways to Wellness approach — Ways to Wellness
Getting from an innovative idea to a deliverable prototype can be a nuanced process that involves many factors. Our Head of Development Simon Bromhead, explains the Ways to Wellness approach to...
www.waystowellness.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It was lovely to be asked to say a bit about what my role is, and what I enjoy about it. A lot of people can't understand why you would want to do project development and (especially) fundraising, but I love the impact I can have in shaping projects at such an early stage!
Making a difference to the lives of children with chronic conditions, and their families, thanks to a partnership between @newcastleuni.bsky.social, the Great North Children's Hospital and @waystowellness.org.uk. It's being picked up by other children's hospitals too: from.ncl.ac.uk/space-pilot-...
SPACE Pilot: Supporting families of children with complex needs
Find out how this pioneering social prescription project – SPACE CYP Pilot – matches families with the practical and emotional support they need.
from.ncl.ac.uk
September 29, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Making a difference to the lives of children with chronic conditions, and their families, thanks to a partnership between @newcastleuni.bsky.social, the Great North Children's Hospital and @waystowellness.org.uk. It's being picked up by other children's hospitals too: from.ncl.ac.uk/space-pilot-...
Fascinating session with colleagues today, mapping out a blueprint for our #socialprescribing service for people with persistent physical symptoms (eg chronic pain). A strong theme of listening and validating emerging with this client group.
June 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Fascinating session with colleagues today, mapping out a blueprint for our #socialprescribing service for people with persistent physical symptoms (eg chronic pain). A strong theme of listening and validating emerging with this client group.
New poll shows 83% of people think organisations which prioritise social purpose over profit should be the NHS’s primary suppliers of goods and services. But we need to recognise and tackle the barriers to effective partnership if this is going to be achieved www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/poll-su...
Poll suggests public favours more charity involvement in NHS supply chains
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June 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
New poll shows 83% of people think organisations which prioritise social purpose over profit should be the NHS’s primary suppliers of goods and services. But we need to recognise and tackle the barriers to effective partnership if this is going to be achieved www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/poll-su...
I know I’m biased, but this is a really interesting listen. Particularly hearing the experience of testing social prescribing with people who have persistent physical symptoms (eg chronic pain), an innovation that has real potential 👇
Ep29 of the #ThisIsTheNorth #podcast features none other than - us! 👏
Our Persisent Physical Symptoms Team Lead Steffen &
GP partner Brigid spoke with host Alison about the wider determinants of #health as factors just as important as medication.
Listen at open.spotify.com/episode/3U6C...
Our Persisent Physical Symptoms Team Lead Steffen &
GP partner Brigid spoke with host Alison about the wider determinants of #health as factors just as important as medication.
Listen at open.spotify.com/episode/3U6C...
Ep 29. Beyond the Medicine Cabinet: Reimagining Health
This Is The North · Episode
open.spotify.com
May 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I know I’m biased, but this is a really interesting listen. Particularly hearing the experience of testing social prescribing with people who have persistent physical symptoms (eg chronic pain), an innovation that has real potential 👇
Reposted by Simon Bromhead
[email protected] today introduced
@cumbriacvs.bsky.social to our SPACE pilot in illustration of the value #collaboration adds to our work tackling #HealthInequalities - & there was an interactive workshop on our Persistent Physical Symptoms pilot!
waystowellness.org.uk/projects
@cumbriacvs.bsky.social to our SPACE pilot in illustration of the value #collaboration adds to our work tackling #HealthInequalities - & there was an interactive workshop on our Persistent Physical Symptoms pilot!
waystowellness.org.uk/projects
May 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
[email protected] today introduced
@cumbriacvs.bsky.social to our SPACE pilot in illustration of the value #collaboration adds to our work tackling #HealthInequalities - & there was an interactive workshop on our Persistent Physical Symptoms pilot!
waystowellness.org.uk/projects
@cumbriacvs.bsky.social to our SPACE pilot in illustration of the value #collaboration adds to our work tackling #HealthInequalities - & there was an interactive workshop on our Persistent Physical Symptoms pilot!
waystowellness.org.uk/projects
I always take a look at NCVO’s annual ‘the Road Ahead’ report, as a really good overview of financial, social and political issues for the voluntary sector to consider. This year’s issue is just out, and well worth a read: www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
The Road Ahead 2025
www.ncvo.org.uk
May 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I always take a look at NCVO’s annual ‘the Road Ahead’ report, as a really good overview of financial, social and political issues for the voluntary sector to consider. This year’s issue is just out, and well worth a read: www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
Reposted by Simon Bromhead
Pleased our work with @annabasu1.bsky.social is referenced in this National Academy of Social Prescribing report to launch "our joint vision...for a comprehensive & connected #SocialPrescribing system for children & young people across England by 2035" socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/co...
A vision for social prescribing for children and young people’s mental health – Latest news from The National Academy for Social Prescribing
NASP news – Connected to Thrive is a new report from NASP setting out plans for the future to support children and young people's mental health through social prescribing
socialprescribingacademy.org.uk
April 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Pleased our work with @annabasu1.bsky.social is referenced in this National Academy of Social Prescribing report to launch "our joint vision...for a comprehensive & connected #SocialPrescribing system for children & young people across England by 2035" socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/co...
Love this blog post by Jen Hewitt at VONNE, about the therapeutic power of music. This should be recognised more, both for people having the opportunity to play and listen to music. www.vonne.org.uk/power-music
The power of music | Voluntary Organisations’ Network North East
In this blog VONNE’s Jen Hewitt, Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, shares her personal reflections on the therapeutic power of music. She speaks about her own experience of music as a good way to conn...
www.vonne.org.uk
April 9, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Love this blog post by Jen Hewitt at VONNE, about the therapeutic power of music. This should be recognised more, both for people having the opportunity to play and listen to music. www.vonne.org.uk/power-music
The video of our presentation at the 'Newcastle Hospitals Charity Presents' event is now available, for anyone who wasn't able to attend in person: charity.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/get-involved.... It was a pleasure to be a part of the evening, and find out about other great projects!
Shaping the future of paediatric care at the Great North Children's Hospital - Newcastle Hospitals Charity
Shaping the future of paediatric care at the Great North Children’s Hospital The third in our NHC Presents series focussed on the Great North Children’s Hospital. Hosted by Newcastle Hospitals Charit...
charity.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk
April 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The video of our presentation at the 'Newcastle Hospitals Charity Presents' event is now available, for anyone who wasn't able to attend in person: charity.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/get-involved.... It was a pleasure to be a part of the evening, and find out about other great projects!
Reposted by Simon Bromhead
For Mother's Day @angbroadbridge.bsky.social was invited on to BBC Radio Newcastle to talk about our project supporting young mums with their #MentalHealth. Thanks to Kelly Scott and team & ICYMI, catch it on @BBCiPlayer at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p... (38mins in)
#SocialPrescribing #Collaboration
#SocialPrescribing #Collaboration
BBC Radio Newcastle - Kelly Scott on BBC Radio Newcastle, Tom Campbell sits in (30/03/2025)
Sunday mid-morning updates, great music and conversation with Tom.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
For Mother's Day @angbroadbridge.bsky.social was invited on to BBC Radio Newcastle to talk about our project supporting young mums with their #MentalHealth. Thanks to Kelly Scott and team & ICYMI, catch it on @BBCiPlayer at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p... (38mins in)
#SocialPrescribing #Collaboration
#SocialPrescribing #Collaboration
Can’t beat a bit of time in nature at any time of year, but a (mostly) sunny spring day is particularly special.
March 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Can’t beat a bit of time in nature at any time of year, but a (mostly) sunny spring day is particularly special.
Reposted by Simon Bromhead
Check out the Spotlight collection in our free image library with some of our favourite photos. You can use these for inspiration or if you aren't sure exactly what you want to download but need some ideas.
Download today: www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-librar...
#PositivePhotos #PositiveAgeing
Download today: www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-librar...
#PositivePhotos #PositiveAgeing
March 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Check out the Spotlight collection in our free image library with some of our favourite photos. You can use these for inspiration or if you aren't sure exactly what you want to download but need some ideas.
Download today: www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-librar...
#PositivePhotos #PositiveAgeing
Download today: www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-librar...
#PositivePhotos #PositiveAgeing
Reposted by Simon Bromhead
Tonight's the night people!
Examining the future of #PaediatricCare with @annabasu1.bsky.social & @simonbromhead.bsky.social this Social Prescribing Day!
Examining the future of #PaediatricCare with @annabasu1.bsky.social & @simonbromhead.bsky.social this Social Prescribing Day!
Our Head of Development @simonbromhead.bsky.social is proud to be speaking alongside our partner Dr Anna Basu at this event at the RVI's Education Centre
Book your place at charity.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/get-involved...
to find out how we're helping shape the future of paediatric care
Book your place at charity.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/get-involved...
to find out how we're helping shape the future of paediatric care
March 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Tonight's the night people!
Examining the future of #PaediatricCare with @annabasu1.bsky.social & @simonbromhead.bsky.social this Social Prescribing Day!
Examining the future of #PaediatricCare with @annabasu1.bsky.social & @simonbromhead.bsky.social this Social Prescribing Day!
Interesting day at Venturefest, organised by the Innovation Supernetwork. Great networking, and some inspiring insights into innovation and the entrepreneurial mindset.
March 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Interesting day at Venturefest, organised by the Innovation Supernetwork. Great networking, and some inspiring insights into innovation and the entrepreneurial mindset.
Join me on Wed 19 March, 5:30pm – 7pm, for an insightful exploration of the evolving landscape of paediatric care at the Great North Children’s Hospital. I'll be joining Dr Anna Basu to talk about the SPACE Pilot project, funded by @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk. Register here: shorturl.at/QHkmG
March 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Join me on Wed 19 March, 5:30pm – 7pm, for an insightful exploration of the evolving landscape of paediatric care at the Great North Children’s Hospital. I'll be joining Dr Anna Basu to talk about the SPACE Pilot project, funded by @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk. Register here: shorturl.at/QHkmG
A sunny weekend, with spring all around.
March 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A sunny weekend, with spring all around.
We're getting some lovely coverage for the SPACE Pilot project, and the announcement that Ways to Wellness has secured funding from the @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk Innovation Fund, including this in the Northern Echo: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2496124...
North East charity awarded £200,000 to support young people in hospital
Newcastle Hospitals Charity has been awarded £200,000 from NHS Charities Together's Innovation Challenge Fund to support a project aimed at helping…
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
March 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
We're getting some lovely coverage for the SPACE Pilot project, and the announcement that Ways to Wellness has secured funding from the @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk Innovation Fund, including this in the Northern Echo: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2496124...
Reposted by Simon Bromhead
It's fantastic to be featured in The Good News Post about our #partnership with the Great North Children's Hospital through Newcastle Hospitals Charity
www.goodnewspost.co.uk/six-figures-...
#collaboration #health #funding #NorthEastCharity
www.goodnewspost.co.uk/six-figures-...
#collaboration #health #funding #NorthEastCharity
Six figures for Hospital Project Taking a Whole Family Approach
By Jill Dando News
A North East charity has received £200,000 from the NHS Charities Together Innovation Challenge Fund to expand its SPACE Pilot project.
This initiative, in partnership with Ways t...
www.goodnewspost.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 12:57 PM
It's fantastic to be featured in The Good News Post about our #partnership with the Great North Children's Hospital through Newcastle Hospitals Charity
www.goodnewspost.co.uk/six-figures-...
#collaboration #health #funding #NorthEastCharity
www.goodnewspost.co.uk/six-figures-...
#collaboration #health #funding #NorthEastCharity
Sir James Mackey, current CEO of Newcastle Hospitals, is set to become interim CEO of NHS England: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard stepping down
Her departure comes less than a month after two House of Commons committees discussed her suitability to lead the NHS.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Sir James Mackey, current CEO of Newcastle Hospitals, is set to become interim CEO of NHS England: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Simon Bromhead
Neighbourhood health is the health policy buzzword of the moment.
Anna Charles argues that the idea isn't radical, but implementing it would be.
Read the full piece. https://buff.ly/3X7PhHh
Anna Charles argues that the idea isn't radical, but implementing it would be.
Read the full piece. https://buff.ly/3X7PhHh
Neighbourhood Health: The Idea Isn’t Radical But Implementing It Would Be | The King's Fund
Following the recent publication of NHS England’s guidance on neighbourhood health, Anna Charles considers what this means and the opportunities and challenges it presents.
buff.ly
February 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Neighbourhood health is the health policy buzzword of the moment.
Anna Charles argues that the idea isn't radical, but implementing it would be.
Read the full piece. https://buff.ly/3X7PhHh
Anna Charles argues that the idea isn't radical, but implementing it would be.
Read the full piece. https://buff.ly/3X7PhHh
First sighting of crocuses on my walk this morning. Spring is just around the corner…
February 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
First sighting of crocuses on my walk this morning. Spring is just around the corner…
Reposted by Simon Bromhead
One of our projects was selected as one of only 6 nationwide to receive a grant from the Innovation Fund from @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk
Thanks to them & ALL our many collaborators and partners - we can support 150+ more families!
www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/si...
#SocialPrescibing
Thanks to them & ALL our many collaborators and partners - we can support 150+ more families!
www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/si...
#SocialPrescibing
Six figures for hospital project taking a whole family approach — Ways to Wellness
Ways to Wellness is thrilled to announce the expansion of one of our most impactful projects. The Innovation Challenge Fund by NHS Charities Together has granted Newcastle Hospitals Charity ...
www.waystowellness.org.uk
February 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
One of our projects was selected as one of only 6 nationwide to receive a grant from the Innovation Fund from @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk
Thanks to them & ALL our many collaborators and partners - we can support 150+ more families!
www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/si...
#SocialPrescibing
Thanks to them & ALL our many collaborators and partners - we can support 150+ more families!
www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/si...
#SocialPrescibing
I've been working on the SPACE Pilot at @waystowellness.org.uk for a few years now. So pleased that the project has secured funding for the next couple of years. We can help more families, build the evidence base and spread the learning. www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/si...
Six figures for hospital project taking a whole family approach — Ways to Wellness
Ways to Wellness is thrilled to announce the expansion of one of our most impactful projects. The Innovation Challenge Fund by NHS Charities Together has granted Newcastle Hospitals Charity ...
www.waystowellness.org.uk
February 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I've been working on the SPACE Pilot at @waystowellness.org.uk for a few years now. So pleased that the project has secured funding for the next couple of years. We can help more families, build the evidence base and spread the learning. www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/si...
It was a real pleasure to be part of this discussion, with representatives from across a range of sectors. A great opportunity to discuss ideas and share learning.
Delighted to host colleagues from @nhsengland.bsky.social
& the #NorthEast & #NorthCumbria ICB area for a discussion around building a community support infrastructure for self-management. Thanks to all who travelled to hear from our chair, Dr Guy Pilkington & patron Prof Chris Drinkwater CBE
& the #NorthEast & #NorthCumbria ICB area for a discussion around building a community support infrastructure for self-management. Thanks to all who travelled to hear from our chair, Dr Guy Pilkington & patron Prof Chris Drinkwater CBE
February 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
It was a real pleasure to be part of this discussion, with representatives from across a range of sectors. A great opportunity to discuss ideas and share learning.