Sarah Wakefield

England

Journalist at BBC Radio Leeds

BBC Radio Leeds breakfast newsreader. Some times I try and run a bit. Crisp expert. Mum of 3 girls.

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Articles

Now is UK grocery’s chance to influence the food strategy

1 week ago | thegrocer.co.uk | Sarah Wakefield

Industry has a huge opportunity to influence the government’s food strategy through its position on the Food Strategy Advisory Board. The outsized weight of industry voices around the table has been noted with both applause and concern. For those in the grocery sector, concern may be puzzling given the success of industry innovation in overcoming unprecedented challenges such as Covid.
Man seriously injured in collision with e-bike

Jan 31, 2025 | msn.com | Sarah Wakefield
Man arrested over police memorial vandalism

Jan 29, 2025 | msn.com | Sarah Wakefield
Man arrested over police memorial vandalism

Jan 29, 2025 | msn.com | Sarah Wakefield
Psychiatric Leadership in the 21st Century: Navigating Transformative Roles in Global Mental Health

Jan 10, 2025 | psychiatrictimes.com | Sarah Wakefield |Poorvanshi Alag

In the realm of global mental health initiatives, psychiatric leadership emerges as a dynamic force,1 occupying a position of paramount importance. The 21st-century landscape, marked by perpetual evolution, places an imperative on leaders in psychiatry to exhibit astuteness and compassion.
Sustainability teams need real power over business strategy

Dec 2, 2024 | thegrocer.co.uk | Sarah Wakefield

When you think of sustainability, what comes to mind? Green initiatives, nice PR, or dare I say it, a cost line? How about supply chain security, business continuity, or risk management? We all know the case for taking action on the climate and nature crisis. Carbon emissions need to peak as soon as possible to limit the climate shocks that are disrupting our supply chains more severely each year. There are a hundred harvests left in our degraded soil.
“A Hundred Small Steps”: Assessing The Effectiveness Of Perinatal Psychiatry Access Programs

Sep 4, 2024 | healthaffairs.org | R. Christopher Sheldrick |Thomas Mackie |Karen Burns |Celeste St. John-Larkin |Sarah Wakefield |Nancy Byatt | +4 more

According to the White House Blueprint for Maternal Health, “the United States is facing a maternal health crisis,” particularly with regard to untreated mental health and substance use disorders. Many efforts to address this crisis focus on improving evidence-based practices such as screening, assessment, and treatment. While such evidence-based practices are critical, they cannot improve outcomes if they are not implemented by the professionals serving perinatal individuals.