What did you think when you first saw the photo above? Factually speaking we have 3 people weaving a colourful bracelet in a warehouse. What do I see, and feel? Love. Beauty. Humanity. Community + Family. Hope. Read on until the end of this article and you will understand why. SYMBOLIC As I stood back … Continue reading Calais
Filters (for life)
THE SOCIAL Call it nature, call it nurture, or an interplay of both, but we all behave differently around different people, in different spaces + places. To what extent and how varies between individuals. Why do we do this? Mobility. Now there are many definitions and typologies of mobility, but I'm going to frame it … Continue reading Filters (for life)
Spring Clean, Summer Cleanse
This was written around September 2023, on the cusp of autumn. For some reason, I didn't feel ready to publish. Something was missing with the article, or myself. With minor tweaks it reads well + is a great reminder of my energy coming into this winter. FOLLOW-UP I initially titled this REBOOT! a year on … Continue reading Spring Clean, Summer Cleanse
Check-in: Calais to Eryri
I can't remember the last full weekend I had completely off, to myself, where I was free to do what I liked. I want to reflect, I want to write. So much has happened since I wrote about my stunning stint in CHUB 8 months ago (read more). Despite it being my last entry, I've … Continue reading Check-in: Calais to Eryri
London Ambulance Service, Clinical Hub (LAS CHUB): C2 Validation Pilot
OVERVIEW I re-joined London Ambulance Service (LAS) in November 2022 to work in their Clinical Hub (CHUB), which is part of their control room known as the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). As a Clinical Advisor Paramedic I performed telephone triage and clinical assessments of 999 and 111 calls assorted by Emergency Call Handlers to help … Continue reading London Ambulance Service, Clinical Hub (LAS CHUB): C2 Validation Pilot
The Elephant on the Road: Emotions in Paramedic Practice
Another live webinar, more great feedback from attendees, further impact made. I should be pleased right? I hosted + presented an hour long session with the College of Paramedics on Monday 30th January 2023 to a live online audience. I was punctual, professional, and a lot of the feedback received labelled the content powerful. But … Continue reading The Elephant on the Road: Emotions in Paramedic Practice
Flames
An ethereal + instinctive intimate connection that adorns you, melting two into one with pleasure + passion glowing with enduring warmth November 2022
Emergency Services Mental Health Symposium 2022
OVERVIEW I signed up for this symposium as I was curious. Conversations around the mental health and ‘wellbeing’ of staff have grown in recent years, but what do these involve? What do these concepts mean amongst the emergency services? What issues and challenges have been identified? What is being done to address them? Moreover, what … Continue reading Emergency Services Mental Health Symposium 2022
Synergy
Levitate together why Elevate on your own when we can November 2022
Nobody Else
Melodies resonate with colours + textures when we dance to our own drum June 2018
Play
Your world is your theatre, let your instincts run wild, centre stage August 2018
Whole
I love you for who you are, what you mean to me, and the world we continue to create and share May 2019
Inside/Outside
I walk in the rain to know the weight of my pain when I feel numb
Window Pane
I shared shards into my soul, to help her become whole, but all she did was shatter them and make me feel small
H2Mo
H2Mo Hey was hope you good, your probs really busy with studies, so hope your okay, I broke, I broke up with my gf just to let you know, not really in the mood for talking about it but, miss you loads braah salaam 🙂 Wass Life can move fast but we slow down for … Continue reading H2Mo
Lionesses
The Lionesses' Euro 2022 triumph didn't only inspire young girls and women, but also men like me. When I began drafting this piece and filtered through pictures in my mind, I hesitated. Chloe Kelly's epic celebration instantly revolved on repeat. It radiated with incredible and inspiring power + meaning that had me hooked in awe. … Continue reading Lionesses
Check-in: Welsh 3000s for Eid
It feels like it's been too long since I wrote. Heck, right now all I want to do is write + recite. Let the words breathe and flow through me. Just express, create, and paint pictures with words. Blow out all the tension, energy, ideas, hunger, and ambition bubbling beneath. What is fresh on my … Continue reading Check-in: Welsh 3000s for Eid
College of Paramedics National Conference 2022
Last week I presented my own research at a professional conference for the very first time. I have no idea yet about how many people were in attendance. Nevertheless, it was an enthralling experience despite the 'black hole' feeling of presenting virtually. I forgot how much I thrive off public speaking, and I am hungry … Continue reading College of Paramedics National Conference 2022
East Scotland, Day 2: lomond hills
WHAT A DAY! WOW! That felt tremendous. I don't think epic quite caps it despite the elements of thrill, but maybe mesmerising, especially when I recall the early morning sunrise + serenity simmering throughout my hike. I have had my eye on these hills for a while and for good reason! Spectacular views sweeping far … Continue reading East Scotland, Day 2: lomond hills
East Scotland, Day 1: scotch corner to perth (via high cup nick)
Scotch Corner Have you ever heard of Scotch Corner before? Off the bat it sounds cool. I had come across this place on road signs previously but never knew its history + significance. In essence it is a junctional nodal point in North Yorkshire, with exits towards the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District and Western … Continue reading East Scotland, Day 1: scotch corner to perth (via high cup nick)
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