Geeta Nargund
@GeetaNargund
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Women’s health consultant, University Pro-Chancellor, Board Chair, Committed to addressing health & social inequalities & closing the gender gap in leadership .
London, UK
Joined February 2012
📣 Announcement I am delighted to announce that I have been appointed as the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth. It is a privilege to join such a prestigious University & work with the Vice-Chancellor and his team to support them in their mission to become a national
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📢 Wednesday is World Cancer Day and that's when we'll publish the National Cancer Plan. Marrying the very best of British science with our NHS, this plan is how we'll get cancer care from where it is today to where it needs to be. @WesStreeting explains more 👇
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Delivering what is needed to tackle health inequalities across our country
Inspiring to see the future of the NHS taking shape in Barnsley Their new health hub brings more services into the community, while our extra investment in local cancer services is getting the NHS back on its feet and tackling massive health inequalities between North and South.
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My latest profile for @Cherwell_Online is of Neil Kinnock - and it’s probably my favourite I’ve written so far! We spoke about cooperation and what it means to believe that political progress is collective, incremental, and built to last. Read here: https://t.co/WaeUhRf04Q
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It was a delight to host local party members at our Mitcham and Morden Parliamentary Reception last night. Great to see so many new faces. Thank you @patmcfaddenmp, @NDIronsMP and @Merton_Council Leader @rossgarrod for joining us and delivering such fantastic speeches!
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Baroness Amos wants to hear from families from a range of backgrounds, and a range of experiences. I know it must be unimaginably difficult to revisit these experiences, but if you feel able to share, your words have the power to help us tackle failings in maternity care.
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Today, Baroness Amos opens the Call for Evidence for the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation. To women, families, partners, and everyone who has experienced or maternity or neonatal care in England, please share how you think it should change.
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Baroness Amos is asking women and families across England to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care through a public Call for Evidence.
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A beautiful speech by Baroness Julie Elliott, speaking about my late sister Margaret and how she learned of her glioblastoma diagnosis. Thank you to @JulieExMP and @DrScottArthurMP for all your work introducing the Rare Cancers Bill, and congratulations on getting it this far.
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As 🇬🇧 Special Envoy for Women and Girls, am in Saudi Arabia hearing progress women are making, particularly in the economy where women’s economic participation is up from 17% to 35% in less than 10 years.
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Full of admiration for Emma Stewart!! Glass ceiling being broken right there! 👏👏👏👏January/February 2026 | The Actuary
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I’m delighted to become Skills Adviser to Secretary of State for DWP, @patmcfaddenmp. Whether it’s supporting the nearly 1 million young people not in education, employment or training into work, or driving economic growth, skills reform is at the heart of making it happen.
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An expert adviser has been appointed to support the government's mission to unlock opportunities and drive economic growth through adult skills policy.
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Trump’s upping the ante over Greenland raises serious questions about NATO stability. On @BBCNewsnight, GGF Director @prafulnargund explains why the UK’s renewed focus on a closer relationship with the EU makes strategic sense.
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The new NHS Online hospital will mean you'll be able to speak to a specialist quicker. Women's health issues such as endometriosis and severe menopause symptoms will be among the nine common conditions available for online referrals. Here's how it will work for menopause 👇
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Congratulations @AnnelieseDodds on your richly deserved honour!
I’m delighted to have received this honour. It’s always about the team - from my MP’s staff to civil servants to party staff, and everyone who makes Oxford East such an amazing place. https://t.co/sEZGXE40v7
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Every time I speak in Parliament, I know there are 14 million other disabled people sitting in wheelchairs or standing behind me. Here’s what I’ve been working on so far to create a society that treats every disabled person with dignity and respect 👇
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The Employment Rights Act is now law. This is the biggest upgrade to working people’s rights in a generation. You will be protected from fire and rehire. You won't be forced onto an exploitative zero hour contract. You will get sick pay from day one. You will have stronger
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Massive thanks to NHS staff and leaders for getting the service through day one of the Christmas strikes. Today we go again. If you need help, the NHS is here for you - just make sure you’re heading to the right place for you 👇🏻
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BREAKING: Labour's landmark Employment Rights Bill has PASSED both Houses of Parliament. The new rights in this Bill will be transformational, putting power back into the hands of working people. This is a massive step forward in delivering Labour's New Deal for Working People
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It’s been two years since we issued our call to action. In this blog, Professor Geeta Nargund, one of our Authority Members, spoke to FNUK about the ongoing call to reduce disparities in fertility treatment. Read Geeta’s article here: https://t.co/4gL20buwcP
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"I urge doctors, please vote for this offer, end these strikes, and let's try and start 2026 with a fresh start." @WesStreeting talks on @LBC about why voting YES to the deal is so important ahead of Christmas 👇
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The BMA RDC chair said this morning that we are doing nothing to create more doctor jobs in the NHS. There are 7,000 more doctors working in the NHS than this time last year. And our offer creates 4,000 more specialty places, halving the competition for jobs. 🧵
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