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Head of Communications @HealthwatchE | history addict | fair weather runner | Views are my own (as you would hope)
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Joined February 2011
This #ShareForBetterCare Week achieve a positive impact whilst you have a short wait in your day by sharing your experience of health or social care services with us. It takes as little as 3 minutes and your feedback helps services provide better care. https://t.co/CnuyAfa4KR
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Poorer people find it much harder to access NHS care than the well-off and have a worse experience of care when they do get it. Our findings show a developing two-tier service, with access closely related to wealth. https://t.co/umzPz2fnPg
#HealthInequalities #TwoTierHealthcare
theguardian.com
Exclusive: findings raise concerns over ‘two-tier service’ with poorer people also feeling less heard by medics
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We're thrilled to announce that Professor David Croisdale-Appleby has been appointed as our new Chair. David will take up the role to lead Healthwatch to ensure decision makers and the NHS hear the public voice and use their experiences to improve care https://t.co/ufNXnHKv1m
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⏰ ⏰ Last chance to apply! ⏰ ⏰ Are you passionate about building brand trust? An excellent story-teller? Or have a talent for eye-catching design? Then apply to join us as our Communications Manager. Don't miss your chance - applications close Sunday. https://t.co/sENdqe3FoZ
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Tomorrow marks our 10th anniversary! Thanks to millions of you speaking up over the last decade, together we’ve been able to champion big healthcare changes across England #HealthwatchHero
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All GP practices must provide 6-8 week #postnatal checks. But one in ten new mothers and birthing parents we heard from said they hadn’t received one, leaving them without vital support. Find out more - https://t.co/JTVUWXDLRB
#MaternalMHMatters
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Today we have published our latest annual report, highlighting our work to make care fairer, tackle big issues and improve access to care. Find out more - https://t.co/5b3qy1nAeX
#Healthwatch #MakingCareFairer #ImprovingAccessToCare
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Thanks to the +2,600 mums who shared their experiences of mental health support during or after pregnancy with us. By sharing your story you're helping us and the NHS understand what needs to put in place to better support people like you. Look out for our findings in 2023.
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A huge well done to our winner @HWHackney. By getting over 80% of their local practices to change their patient registration policy, people experiencing homelessness can now more easily see a GP. #Healthwatch22
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Are you free tomorrow for a #SCWchat? At mid-day Mon (14 Nov) for #SelfCareWeek. We'll talk #selfcare #personalisedcare #healthliteracy #mentalwellbeing #lifestyle #dailychoices etc. https://t.co/ZssC73HvXM
@RossAdamsNewton @DianePowles @richardoevans @MikeHewitson1 @PoblWQ
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We’re looking for a strong communicator to join our award-winning team as our next Content Communications Officer. Find out more and how to apply: https://t.co/sENdqe3FoZ
#Jobs #Comms
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Are you or a loved one waiting to get a GP referral for further tests or support? The wait for treatment is at an all-time high. We need your help to improve care for everyone. Support our campaign and tell us about your experience: https://t.co/2KzUXML8Px
#BecauseWeAllCare #NHS
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Long NHS waiting times appear to be pushing people into paying thousands of pounds for private treatment - new report from @BBCNews. Our national director Louise Ansari warns "the situation risks widening health inequalities."
bbc.co.uk
People are taking out loans and turning to crowdfunding to pay private medical bills of up to £15,000.
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NEW: Our latest polling shows that women, low earners and people from ethnic minorities are worst affected when it comes to waiting for NHS treatment. #ElectiveCare @thetimes
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Long Covid is widening health inequalities already exacerbated by the pandemic. People told us that doctors often don’t consider how pre-existing conditions such as MS affect #LongCovid. Find out more here.
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Last chance to have your say! 📣 Have you been given healthcare information you didn’t understand? We want to create change and ensure it doesn’t happen to anyone else. Your feedback is vital. Fill out our survey by 27 May: https://t.co/VFHuBShgYf
#YourCareYourWay
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Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities. Today we’re once again calling on @NHSEngland and @DHSCgovuk to urgently put a dental contract in place. Read the full story: https://t.co/PMgU3wG5Cj
#FixNHSDentistry
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After over three years in the role, Sir Robert Francis QC has announced his intention to step down in November 2022 as Chair of Healthwatch England. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/2ZomKrf3qu
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Yey #becauseweallcare won! This award is a real testament to everyone who supported our campaign and everyone at @HealthwatchE @CareQualityComm @GraylingPR who worked so hard to make it a success
Congratulations to @GraylingPR winner of Best use of social media and/or influencers in a healthcare/pharma campaign at PRWeek’s Healthcare and Pharma Comms Awards 2021. #PRWHealthcarePharma
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