Nick Ward
@nickmward.bsky.social
CEO of Change Mental Health🌤️
Trustee of LGBT Health and Wellbeing🏳️🌈
Trustee of Mental Health UK 💙
Former teacher & Islington councillor 🌹
Sci fi, politics and history geek, 🚀
Running and gym aficionado. 🏃♀️
Just trying to make things better.
Trustee of LGBT Health and Wellbeing🏳️🌈
Trustee of Mental Health UK 💙
Former teacher & Islington councillor 🌹
Sci fi, politics and history geek, 🚀
Running and gym aficionado. 🏃♀️
Just trying to make things better.
Proud of what we have achieved and excited about what we will achieve in the future.
#ChangeMentalHealth #Leadership #ThirdSector #Scotland #Impact
#ChangeMentalHealth #Leadership #ThirdSector #Scotland #Impact
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Proud of what we have achieved and excited about what we will achieve in the future.
#ChangeMentalHealth #Leadership #ThirdSector #Scotland #Impact
#ChangeMentalHealth #Leadership #ThirdSector #Scotland #Impact
None of this happened alone. It took an outstanding teams and the trust of people across Scotland.
Leadership in the third sector is tough, but it’s the greatest privilege of my career.
Leadership in the third sector is tough, but it’s the greatest privilege of my career.
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
None of this happened alone. It took an outstanding teams and the trust of people across Scotland.
Leadership in the third sector is tough, but it’s the greatest privilege of my career.
Leadership in the third sector is tough, but it’s the greatest privilege of my career.
• Strengthened governance and systems
• Launched our Quality Improvement Framework
• Modernised salaries and HR/finance
• Boosted our national influence
• Protected vital mental health services in Edinburgh and won
• Built a culture that puts people first
• Become an open and values-led organisation
• Launched our Quality Improvement Framework
• Modernised salaries and HR/finance
• Boosted our national influence
• Protected vital mental health services in Edinburgh and won
• Built a culture that puts people first
• Become an open and values-led organisation
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
• Strengthened governance and systems
• Launched our Quality Improvement Framework
• Modernised salaries and HR/finance
• Boosted our national influence
• Protected vital mental health services in Edinburgh and won
• Built a culture that puts people first
• Become an open and values-led organisation
• Launched our Quality Improvement Framework
• Modernised salaries and HR/finance
• Boosted our national influence
• Protected vital mental health services in Edinburgh and won
• Built a culture that puts people first
• Become an open and values-led organisation
When I joined in 2021, we were a very different organisation. Since then we’ve:
• Rebranded
• Reached 10,000+ people a year
• Almost doubled income
• Grown services incl. CLWs, DBI and a full National Advice & Support Service
• Rebranded
• Reached 10,000+ people a year
• Almost doubled income
• Grown services incl. CLWs, DBI and a full National Advice & Support Service
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
When I joined in 2021, we were a very different organisation. Since then we’ve:
• Rebranded
• Reached 10,000+ people a year
• Almost doubled income
• Grown services incl. CLWs, DBI and a full National Advice & Support Service
• Rebranded
• Reached 10,000+ people a year
• Almost doubled income
• Grown services incl. CLWs, DBI and a full National Advice & Support Service
🎉🚨 Big soppy post alert 🚨🙏
Today marks 4 years as Chief Exec of Change Mental Health. It’s been an extraordinary journey and today I’m letting myself feel proud of what we’ve achieved.
Today marks 4 years as Chief Exec of Change Mental Health. It’s been an extraordinary journey and today I’m letting myself feel proud of what we’ve achieved.
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
🎉🚨 Big soppy post alert 🚨🙏
Today marks 4 years as Chief Exec of Change Mental Health. It’s been an extraordinary journey and today I’m letting myself feel proud of what we’ve achieved.
Today marks 4 years as Chief Exec of Change Mental Health. It’s been an extraordinary journey and today I’m letting myself feel proud of what we’ve achieved.
Great to hear from @thomascarthur.bsky.social today at the @ccpscotland.bsky.social members meeting about his commitment to work in partnership with the third sector and towards community wealth building which of course charities like @changemh.org are absolutely essential to.
September 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Great to hear from @thomascarthur.bsky.social today at the @ccpscotland.bsky.social members meeting about his commitment to work in partnership with the third sector and towards community wealth building which of course charities like @changemh.org are absolutely essential to.
What a fabulous trip to Sweden. I loved getting to discuss international perspectives of mental health in the work place and to meet so many fascinating people. Even more I loved getting to visit the Vasa Museum which I have wanted to go to for years!
May 22, 2025 at 6:20 AM
What a fabulous trip to Sweden. I loved getting to discuss international perspectives of mental health in the work place and to meet so many fascinating people. Even more I loved getting to visit the Vasa Museum which I have wanted to go to for years!
A brill day opening our new @changemh.org resource centre in the heart of the community in Dumfries town centre. Early intervention & preventative support for people with challenging mental health and mental illness, helping to prevent them going to hospital & improving their lives. #MentalHealth
April 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
A brill day opening our new @changemh.org resource centre in the heart of the community in Dumfries town centre. Early intervention & preventative support for people with challenging mental health and mental illness, helping to prevent them going to hospital & improving their lives. #MentalHealth
Someone decided to be very brave today and re-enact some scenes from the Lion King!
March 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Someone decided to be very brave today and re-enact some scenes from the Lion King!
Last night @changemh.org held a parliamentary reception to champion and share best practice in early intervention and prevention, particularly in mental health.
Every £1 spent on early intervention saves the health system £15 down the line. We need leadership and bravery to prioritise & invest.
Every £1 spent on early intervention saves the health system £15 down the line. We need leadership and bravery to prioritise & invest.
February 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Last night @changemh.org held a parliamentary reception to champion and share best practice in early intervention and prevention, particularly in mental health.
Every £1 spent on early intervention saves the health system £15 down the line. We need leadership and bravery to prioritise & invest.
Every £1 spent on early intervention saves the health system £15 down the line. We need leadership and bravery to prioritise & invest.
Wow. Gordon Brown at the Gathering today has been inspirational.
He is so passionate about child poverty.
It’s so refreshing to hear the policy and structural changes that could make the difference on not just child poverty but also in the third sector, the state & private sector working together.
He is so passionate about child poverty.
It’s so refreshing to hear the policy and structural changes that could make the difference on not just child poverty but also in the third sector, the state & private sector working together.
February 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Wow. Gordon Brown at the Gathering today has been inspirational.
He is so passionate about child poverty.
It’s so refreshing to hear the policy and structural changes that could make the difference on not just child poverty but also in the third sector, the state & private sector working together.
He is so passionate about child poverty.
It’s so refreshing to hear the policy and structural changes that could make the difference on not just child poverty but also in the third sector, the state & private sector working together.
Getting excited to share our interim report at the Scottish Parliament tomorrow… we already have some great learning and best practice to share! Early intervention and prevention is the answer to many of the struggles our health system is facing.
February 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Getting excited to share our interim report at the Scottish Parliament tomorrow… we already have some great learning and best practice to share! Early intervention and prevention is the answer to many of the struggles our health system is facing.
Our wee kitten Boq got his vaccinations today and has been such a brave boy but he is now very sleepy!
January 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Our wee kitten Boq got his vaccinations today and has been such a brave boy but he is now very sleepy!
Here are some pictures of our new baby! How name is Boq and we are, predictably and regrettably obsessed.
January 29, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Here are some pictures of our new baby! How name is Boq and we are, predictably and regrettably obsessed.
Great to hear the First Minister set out his plans for Health and Social care in Scotland - much of it sounds ver sensible but we need a commitment to more investment in early intervention and prevention to relive the pressure on the NHS.
January 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Great to hear the First Minister set out his plans for Health and Social care in Scotland - much of it sounds ver sensible but we need a commitment to more investment in early intervention and prevention to relive the pressure on the NHS.
Holocaust memorial in Miami is a haunting reminder of what can happen when hate and intolerance are allowed to fester and when the cruel and wicked are allowed to wield power unchallenged.
January 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Holocaust memorial in Miami is a haunting reminder of what can happen when hate and intolerance are allowed to fester and when the cruel and wicked are allowed to wield power unchallenged.
A ticket between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Should cost between a fiver and a tenner if you ask me.Talk about what’s holding back Scotland’s economy….
December 8, 2024 at 5:08 PM
A ticket between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Should cost between a fiver and a tenner if you ask me.Talk about what’s holding back Scotland’s economy….
It’s been 20 years since I went to China to teach English as a wee 18 year old. I learnt so much about myself and developed some amazing friends who are still with me today, and some who are no longer with us but whose memory I treasure ❤️🇨🇳❤️
November 25, 2024 at 7:56 PM
It’s been 20 years since I went to China to teach English as a wee 18 year old. I learnt so much about myself and developed some amazing friends who are still with me today, and some who are no longer with us but whose memory I treasure ❤️🇨🇳❤️
Wicked was magnificent. Absolutely loved it and 2 brilliant lead performances! Hard recommend!
November 23, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Wicked was magnificent. Absolutely loved it and 2 brilliant lead performances! Hard recommend!
LGBTQ+ young people think scotland is becoming a worse place for them. How utterly disheartening.
November 21, 2024 at 12:03 PM
LGBTQ+ young people think scotland is becoming a worse place for them. How utterly disheartening.
We are launching a new Quality Assurance Framework at Change Mental Health... it isn't just new, it is our first! I am super excited about it because 'what we do matters so how we do it matters' as well! This is a big step for us a charity and I am incredibly excited about where it will take us.
November 18, 2024 at 2:06 PM
We are launching a new Quality Assurance Framework at Change Mental Health... it isn't just new, it is our first! I am super excited about it because 'what we do matters so how we do it matters' as well! This is a big step for us a charity and I am incredibly excited about where it will take us.
I get it… you are really excited I’m staying 😂
November 18, 2024 at 8:57 AM
I get it… you are really excited I’m staying 😂
My first run in my new ends. Honestly it’s so lovely - filled with birds and nature. Why aren’t all neighbourhoods like Marchmont/bruntsfield?
November 14, 2024 at 2:36 PM
My first run in my new ends. Honestly it’s so lovely - filled with birds and nature. Why aren’t all neighbourhoods like Marchmont/bruntsfield?
I do love a wee work trip to London! Great to meet with the other MHUK partners to discuss how we can better improve the nation’s mental health together!
November 13, 2024 at 2:03 PM
I do love a wee work trip to London! Great to meet with the other MHUK partners to discuss how we can better improve the nation’s mental health together!