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1️⃣ Our Improving health equity report found that patients who experienced racism when receiving care led some to avoid seeking (or to be fearful of seeking) health services. @nhs-rho.bsky.social is right to highlight how important trust is between patients and healthcare professionals

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In a new blog, Emma Sheffield at the Patients Association (@patientsassoc.bsky.social), explains how their free helpline is helping people navigate health and social care systems. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien...

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👏We had the privilege of accompanying Curie, a patient, to 10 Downing Street today to meet with one of the Prime Minister's Special Advisors. We're honoured to be working with her and supporting the Government on improvements to health & care, and increasing patient partnership!

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This morning, myself & Curie, a member of @patientsassoc.bsky.social had a tour of No10 Downing Street. We were invited as the pair of us were at the launch of the Prime Minister's 10year health plan of the NHS & we hope to continue working with government supporting with #patientpartnership

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Navigating health and social care systems can be confusing and frustrating for patients and carers. This @patientsassoc.bsky.social blog explains how our free helpline is helping support people. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien...

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There are still winter ailments around making people feel miserable - take a look at our winter illness fact sheet for useful information about how long symptoms normally last. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rhianlast.bsky.social @fonscharity.bsky.social @poetrypharmacy.bsky.social @pharmrj.pharmsky.app

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🆕In this blog, we explore 4 key areas of patient safety relating to women’s health, where we believe action needs to be accelerated: pain, gynaecology waiting lists, redress & disparities in maternal outcomes. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #InternationalWomensDay #PatientSafety

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Proud to have been at the launch of CORE: a new approach to inclusive communication, in partnership with Weber Shandwick today. @rachel-p.bsky.social @sarahtilsed.bsky.social CORE aims to bridge the gap for disadvantaged populations who often struggle to navigate health information and services.

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📢Our webinar on making the most of your healthcare appointments happens tomorrow at 9am. Find out more in this video from @alfcollins.bsky.social who will be hosting the event. Sign up for free: www.patients-association.org.uk/Event/helpin...

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We're looking for 10 individuals to take part in an online focus group on Thursday, March 13th, to help shape the future of NHS leadership and management. Find out more and register your interest:

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Curie, a patient and member of the Patients Association, was asked about her recent experience of NHS services by the UK Government TikTok channel! We're proud to see patient voices being heard 🩵

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We're delighted to announce the appointment of three new trustees, Julia Ross, Teena Chowdhury and Mark Blaney, to our Board. Together they bring a wealth of experience, strengthening the our mission to amplify the patient voice buff.ly/41Bo969

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🧵Our response to today's #GPContract announcement: The agreement between the Government and the BMA is extremely welcome, but we have concerns about health inequalities if implementation isn't carefully managed 1/4

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📞Did you know we can raise your concerns about a health or care service with CQC anonymously? Just get in touch with our helpline and one of the team members will be able to help you. It's free to call the helpline on 0800 345 7115. #ShareForBetterCare

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🌐We welcome the government's Digital Inclusion Action Plan and its recognition that digital exclusion can worsen health outcomes. We’re encouraged by Secretary of State for Health & Social Care’s co-signature, underscoring healthcare’s role in this agenda: www.gov.uk/government/n...

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As LGBT+ History Month draws to a close, we’re pleased to launch our LGBTQ+ inclusion hub 🏳‍🌈 It includes a range of resources to support you to embed LGBTQ+ inclusion within your health and care organisations. Take a look 👇 buff.ly/4kh6pnU #LGBTplusHM #LGBTplusHM25

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💬 How can patients prepare for appointments and navigate the health system with confidence? Join our free webinar on 5th March at 9:00am to learn more, with speakers from the Patients Association and patient voices. Sign up today: www.patients-association.org.uk/Event/helpin...

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Great to see @nhsconfed.org’s new report, The Future of Primary Care, call for a review of the Carr-Hill formula. This echoes our work on health equity, pushing for funding to better reflect local health needs & inequalities

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Really enjoyed this Health Innovation Network roundtable yesterday at HETT Show in Manchester where we discussed #patients being at the heart of innovation. Patients, innovators, @patientsassoc.bsky.social, academics & others talked about cocreation in #healthcare. Look out for the report from this!

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Technology offers transformative potential to scale support for people living with long-term conditions, particularly those facing the greatest challenges. Read our new long read to find out more: https://buff.ly/3D2tqKo

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Seeking a second opinion should not negatively impact your care or relationship with the doctors taking care of you. Speak to our helpline team if you have questions on 0800 345 7115 or take a look at our website: https://buff.ly/4hNPzeu #HelplinesAwarenessDay2025

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Fab day yesterday at HETT Show. A @patientsassoc.bsky.social member & I quizzed some innovators on their #patientpartnership & then we took part in a Health Innovation Network roundtable discussing how PPIE needs to be embedded into #healthcare innovation to ensure #healthinequalities are addressed

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Our Head of Partnerships & Involvement, @sarahtilsed.bsky.social , is speaking at HETT North today! She'll be sharing about our recent work on health equity and the importance of patient involvement in innovation: https://buff.ly/4hToXsO

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"Amanda Pritchard's commitment to the service has been evident in everything she has done." Our chief executive @confedmatt.bsky.social responds to the announcement Amanda Pritchard is to resign at the end of March. www.nhsconfed.org/news/nhs-con...

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📢The General Osteopathic Council is looking for two osteopathic patient to join its council. These Patient Partners will contribute to the strategic direction of the council by sharing insights and objective feedback from the patient perspective. Learn more:

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✨ LGBT+ History Month 💗 Watch our interview with Rachael Ridley, the UK's first openly trans nurse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG5EtMvfsMM #LGBTplusHM #HistNursing

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Patients experiencing health emergency should never have to think twice about calling ambulance or going to A&E, yet many feel they have no choice but to delay seeking help or attempt alternative travel options. This is a crisis of capacity & public trust. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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⚠️ Sometimes things go wrong when you receive health services. If you want to make a complaint but aren't sure how to, we can help! Contact our helpline on ☎️ 0800 345 7115 to speak to someone or take a look at this resources page on our website: https://buff.ly/4hLWK6V #HelplinesAwarenessDay2025

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Over 25 million people in England live with a long-term health condition (LTC) . Our new long read explores how technology-enabled support can bridge the gaps in our current healthcare system. @rachel-p.bsky.social @alfcollins.bsky.social @taradonnelly.bsky.social https://buff.ly/4b81Rfq

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This research from @theguardian.com paints a similar picture to what we found in our own reporting on how social and economic factors affect the health of people living with blood disorders and cancer: https://buff.ly/3XaWEOf

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Looking forward to this roundtable on 26/02 at the HETT Show in Manchester, where I'll be speaking about @patientsassoc.bsky.social work on health equity. But it'll be more interesting to hear from patients discuss how we can all more meaningfully engage with patients in our work #HETTNorth2025

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In the run-up to #HelplinesAwarenessDay2025 we're sharing some of the frequently asked questions our helpline team receive. ☎️ If you have a question about your healthcare, call our free helpline on 0800 345 7115 or email [email protected].

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Looking forward to being a part of this roundtable with the Health Innovation Network at the HETT Show North next week #PatientPartnership #HETTNorth25

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Last June, we marched in the London Pride parade, calling for more awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and experiences. Explore the work we have done in our journey to become a more inclusive organisation. https://buff.ly/40Or7mh

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Based on the shape of the AIDS ribbon, this memorial can be found in the gardens of New Steine, Brighton. Read more 👉 https://buff.ly/4jNIGLA #LGBTplusHM25 🧑‍🎨 Romany Mark Bruce (b.1960) © the copyright holder. 📷 Lawrence Suss / Art UK

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📈Our report from 2023 found 11% of patients said their care or treatment had been affected by an admin or IT error. Latest from @thekingsfund.bsky.social shows that has risen to 64% 🔽

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In #LGBTplusHM25... It's a good time to re-read Dr Helgi Johannsson's blog on his personal history, the history of healthcare & where we are now. "We must make our patient pathways welcoming towards those who identify as LGBTQ+." #LGBTHM25 @doctorhelgi.bsky.social ow.ly/XiLU50V021h

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Recently, we partnered with the Professional Standards Authority to support their public consultation process for the review of two sets of standards. Read our blog to find out more and for details on how you can take part in the consultation: https://buff.ly/4jWrl3j

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More NHS appointments = more patients getting the care they need sooner. A big step forward, but there’s still work to do. @rachel-p.bsky.social's statement on the Department for Health and Social Care's announcement www.gov.uk/government/n... 👇

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At our event, four people living with long-term conditions shared what daily life is really like. Their stories highlight the challenges, resilience, and realities often left unheard. A huge thank you to our speakers for their honesty and insight! 💙 https://buff.ly/3X3MZc5

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📢 We are so proud to see @laylamccay.bsky.social featured in Attitude 101 – a list of 100 LGBTQ+ pioneers collated by @attitudemag.bsky.social Layla champions LGBTQ+ inclusion and role-models visible diversity and allyship. Huge congratulations! 🏳‍🌈🎉 https://buff.ly/4127OWu #Attitude101

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How does the healthcare crisis in Britain impacts ethnic minorities, and what can be done to create a truly inclusive and egalitarian healthcare system? Join us on Thursday to hear insights from our panel: @drhnaqvi.bsky.social, Dr. Ramya Sheni, Ashitha Nagesh and Dr. Devina Maru

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Interested in patient partnership? We've developed six principles to enable good patient partnership and drive improvements in quality & outcomes, cost-effectiveness and safety. Find out more on our website: https://buff.ly/4aZi1b0

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📢 Join our webinar: Helping patients to prepare Learn how to get the most out of your care with our new guide & animation. We'll explore how patients can be supported before, during & after appointments. Join us on 5th March, 9-10am. 🔗 Sign up: https://buff.ly/4gGV51g

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