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Dame Carol Black

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Prof Dame Carol Black is Chair of the British Library and Chair of the Centre for Ageing Better. She also advises govt depts on health, work and wellbeing.

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“Drug deaths are at an all-time high and drug addiction fuels many costly social problems, including homelessness and rising demands on children’s social care. "The government faces an unavoidable choice: invest in tackling the problem or keep paying for the consequences. 1/3


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Seven distinguished individuals – including a Nobel Prize winning physicist and a world-renowned pianist – have received honorary degrees from Cambridge in recognition of the achievements they have made in their respective fields. Many congratulations to... 👇 Professor Dame…

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For six decades @TurningPointUK has supported drug dependent people. To mark the charity's 60th birthday, a moving exhibition of 60 personal objects each representing a story from the group's history has been launched: turning-point.co.uk/tp60/home Happy birthday! #TurningPoint60

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💬 “Synthetic opioids are a big theme of #CND67 this year, sadly. But it’s fantastic to see Member States getting together to debate the best way to approach it.” 🎥 Hear from @DameCarolBlack & Eleanor from @ukhomeoffice on why it’s important for 🇬🇧 to engage at #CND67:


It was a real pleasure to be among so many enthusiastic primary care professionals committed to addressing substance addiction. #mapcconf

'We need substance use and mental health services work more closely together' Dame Carol Black @rcgp #MAPCConf

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Housing and employment are vital to recovery: You can’t go into work if you’re homeless. We have been working very closely with the department on their initiatives with the homeless.” @DameCarolBlack #MAPCConf


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"If I could only do one thing in the workplace when it comes to mental health and wellbeing, it would be around line managers," says @DameCarolBlack We need to recognise their important role and the difficult jobs they do #cipdWW @CIPD #mentalhealth #Wellbeing


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Employers need to make sure they use evidence-based tools and interventions when it comes to workplace mental health and don't just reach for the latest app says @DameCarolBlack in a keynote full of insights at today's #cipdWW @CIPD #mentalhealth #Wellbeing

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Research shows that a third of people hold ageist beliefs. A new #AreyouAgeist campaign from @Ageing_Better aims to change the way we all think about getting older. Get involved👉AgeWithoutLimits.org


This is such welcome news - it is great to have these allocations before Christmas. The end goal is to save lives by getting as many people into world-class recovery and treatment as possible.

Local authorities across England will receive a share of £267 million to improve drug and alcohol treatment services. This will allow them to: 🔵 prevent deaths 🔵 recruit more specialist staff 🔵 support more prison leavers 🔵 help reduce crime gov.uk/government/new…

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Celebrating 50 years of the @britishlibrary by growing our international relationships and global reach

We hosted Professor @DameCarolBlack to mark the 50th anniversary of the @britishlibrary Chief Executive @rolykeating gave insight into the Library’s vision going forward, and author and Board Member @Tracy_Chevalier discussed how the Library’s collection shaped her work.

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Great to be in Liverpool this week to hear about the @lpoolcouncil plans already in motion to improve access to high-quality treatment. Agencies across the city are working together to integrate drug and alcohol services into a single, cohesive treatment and recovery service.

"Where is attention most needed within our systems?" Vital discussion points form the basis for the agenda at today's Drug and Alcohol Frontline Workers Conference in #Liverpool. Speakers and panellists include experts @DameCarolBlack @DPH_MAshton @CommVoiceLiv and @fayselvan

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I really enjoyed taking part in today’s Recovery Walk in Hull to mark International Recovery Month. The walk brings communities to highlight the importance of support and treatment for people in recovery from drug dependency, thousands of people gathered to take part.

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It was really good to look at a global perspective of health and wellbeing in the workplace. We heard of the importance of tailoring the approach to the local environment - one size does not fit all

“There was a very clear message for leaders…change the way you manage people.” @DameCarolBlack gave the keynote speech at today’s Global Healthy Workplace Awards and Summit, outlining international research to help us better navigate the future of work. #WorkplaceHealth



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Pleased to announce EP 4 of #TheCourageToSpeak #Podcast My guest is @DameCarolBlack Fascinating to talk to her about her journey including becoming #President of the #RoyalCollegeOfPhysicians, Principal of @Newnham_College And now Chair of @britishlibrary mellinger.co.uk/podcast

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Happy 50th birthday to the @britishlibrary! May the next 50 be as successful and ever more inclusive. Why not celebrate with us, visit and see our amazing treasures… #weare50

Tomorrow is our 50th birthday (!) We couldn't do all we do without our incredible partners and supporters. The Blavatnik Honresfield Library was saved for the nation by some incredible collaboration (and generosity). 🎥 Watch the full 35 minute film: bit.ly/44nZz7o



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I’m thrilled to be launching my first #Podcast series #TheCourageToSpeak today! 6 episodes: Thursdays over the next 6 weeks with extraordinary guests including: #JonSnow, #JulietStevenson, #DavidGower, #DameCarolBlack, #HughQuarshie, #KathyLette mellinger.co.uk/podcast

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Delighted to be at the launch of the first-ever National Women's Enterprise Week. Started by @AlisonCork, an entrepreneur. it aims to shine a light on female business women and their challenges and successes. Aspiring business owners should take a look at @BIPC, the business…


I spent a wonderful weekend exploring words, books, music and community at the @britishlibrary for the London edition of the @JaipurLitFest The packed programme of events truly embodied the multi-faceted spirit of the Jaipur Literary Festival which is one of the world's largest…


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