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We are an independent charity campaigning for patient partnership. For our social media community guidelines, see: https://t.co/pwOtv4gikz

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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
6 hours
Share your thoughts on how people use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to manage their health in this short, anonymous survey. This research is a collaboration between the University of Portsmouth and Curistica, a clinical innovation consultancy. https://t.co/XSLgEBxn7P
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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
2 days
Help us understand how the resident doctors' strike affects patients by taking our short, anonymous survey. Whether your care was delayed, changed, or not impacted at all, your feedback will help us to learn more about patient experiences.
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@SarahTilsed
Sarah Tilsed
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For many people, navigating #health & care system can be overwhelming. Our free national Helpline is here to listen & guide anyone who needs help for themselves or a loved one. Donate to @PatientsAssoc Christmas Appeal to help us bring support to #patients https://t.co/Lio6zGwugR
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patients-association.org.uk
Donate to our 2025 Christmas Appeal to help us bring support and hope to patients.
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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
4 days
These principles establish a foundation where meaningful communication and true partnership drive every interaction, ensuring patients receive the clarity and support needed when navigating healthcare decisions We were proud to be involved in the development of this 👇
@The_HCPC
HCPC
4 days
Today, we're proud to launch new consent principles. They exist to guide safer, patient-centred care. We developed them in partnership with other regulators, patient organisations and NHS partners. https://t.co/B75lPii05Y
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@HealthwatchE
Healthwatch England
4 days
If you need medical help but are not sure where to go - use NHS 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for help. Call, go online or use the NHS app. https://t.co/A2exyjPasz
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@baristabar
The Barista Bar
4 days
Savor pure coffee artistry at The Barista Bar! Our handcrafted pour overs bloom with precision. Slow, deliberate pours reveal bright, clean notes from fresh-roasted beans. Crisp, flavorful perfection in every cup.
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@NHSuk
NHS
5 days
From 7am today and continuing into next week, some NHS services will be affected due to strike action. Please continue to attend your GP and dental appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise.
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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
5 days
Share your experience of the current resident doctors' strike. Whether your care has been delayed, changed, or not impacted at all, we want to hear from you. Take our 5-minute anonymous survey and help shape how patient experiences are understood. 👇 https://t.co/A7j4pGM6kd
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@ptsafetylearn
Patient Safety Learning
7 days
What does a good discharge from hospital to home look like? A blog from @PatientsAssoc added to the hub.
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pslhub.org
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@SarahTilsed
Sarah Tilsed
7 days
Cutbacks=deeply alarming, pose serious risk to patients' ability to access treatment, barrier standing between patients & care. Won't just delay treatment-it will worsen conditions, reduce quality of life & lead to harm that could could have been prevented https://t.co/sqzGMmOCvJ
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bbc.co.uk
Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.
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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
7 days
Did you know that if you have significant and ongoing health needs, the NHS might be able to cover the cost of your care? Our new resource explains what NHS continuing healthcare is, who it is designed for and how the assessment works.
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patients-association.org.uk
This page explains what NHS continuing healthcare is, who it is designed for and how the assessment works.
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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
7 days
In this joint blog, Sarah, one of our callers and Debs, the helpline advisor who took her call, explore what safe discharge from hospital looks like, and what might help should anyone find themselves in an unsafe situation.
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patients-association.org.uk
This blog explores what safe discharge from hospital looks like, and what might help should anyone find themselves in an unsafe situation.
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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
14 days
“When 7 out of 10 people only find out their referral failed because they chased it up themselves, something is badly wrong." @rachelpower222's comments in the @guardian:
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theguardian.com
Exclusive: Watchdog finds 14% of cases not put on hospital waiting lists, with many reporting worsening health and rising anxiety
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@SickleCellUK
Sickle Cell Society
15 days
❄️ Winter Resource: Day One – Flu Vaccination. We’re sharing info to help individuals with Sickle Cell make informed decisions about the flu vaccine this winter. For more details, visit our Winter page https://t.co/JGma7pwjfO or see NHS guidance: https://t.co/QjY3JYeSeE
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@MagnesiacoreMan
MagnesiacoreGuy
3 months
Magnesiacore. Indoor Pool Drywall and Ceilings is a True Marine Wallboard. When it comes to indoor pools, natatoriums, or other enclosed spaces with high humidity and the moist chemical exposure it entails, you need a construction board that can withstand these elements.
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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
18 days
📞 This year, our Helpline will support more than 4,000 people, each with their own story, each reaching out for support when they felt they had nowhere else to go. Donate to our 2025 Christmas Appeal to help us bring support and hope to patients: https://t.co/AlRpn7obpH
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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
19 days
We are now calling unequivocally for immediate independent arbitration to begin now, not after the strike but instead of it. This cycle must end. Read our full statement: https://t.co/S2Vp11GVsW 2/2
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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
19 days
The announcement of a 5-day resident doctors’ strike, this time running straight into Christmas, is a devastating blow to patients trapped in a fight they didn’t start and cannot end. 1/2
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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
19 days
⚠️ 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 or take a look at this resources page on our website: https://t.co/w7YVccUP9l
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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
21 days
If you live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you’re invited to take part in a survey from the A Chronic Cost campaign, run by Tillotts Pharma UK with OVID Health and IBDrelief. The survey asks how prescription charges are affecting people with IBD:
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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
21 days
The @NIHRresearch Patient Engagement in Clinical Development Service is looking for adults living in the UK with lived experience of Haemophilia A or B, either as a patient or carer, to help shape the design of a new clinical trial. Find out more:
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@PatientsAssoc
Patients Association
24 days
Whether you’re receiving care, supporting someone else, or working in the sector, this free online event from @CareRightsUK will break down what human rights really mean in practice, without the legal jargon. Book your place for Thursday 11 December:
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