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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · 2d

‘Uganda–UK Health Summit celebrates partnerships and innovation’ Very pleased that @globalhealthpart.bsky.social collaborated FCDO & Ugandan Ministry of Health on this important 🇺🇬🇬🇧 event 🙏 www.gov.uk/government/n...

Uganda–UK Health Summit celebrates partnerships and innovation

The British High Commission in Kampala hosted senior policymakers, health professionals, diaspora leaders, and development partners to strengthen partnerships.

www.gov.uk

Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · 6d

An honour to have met Rt. Hon Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja this week, discussing #HealthPartnerships between Uganda & UK together with High Commissioner, H.E Nimisha Madhvani. Vital encouragement in very challenging context #globalNHS #QualityUHC #ExpertsInOurMidst

Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · 8d

I am full of gratitude for the wisdom & direction of H.E Ambassador Catherine Karemu, Kenya’s High Commissioner this morning, given as I prep for @globalhealthpart.bsky.social’s #globalhealth events in Nairobi with @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social next month. #HealthPartnerships #CwPAMS #globalNHS #AMR

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · 10d

Agreed 👇👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Nigel Farage’s deportation plan would break up the NHS | Letters

Letters: The Reform UK leader’s threat to abolish indefinite leave to remain would be devastating for the health service, writes Danny McCloskey. Plus letters from Ian K Watson, Jan Syska and Derek Ro...

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · 17d

An extremely positive day spent with www.ldid.org. Present in a professional capacity. Inspired in a personal capacity... The UK "has lost moral leadership" Lord Oates... "This is a crisis & @libdems.org.uk are best placed to fight back" @monicaharding.bsky.social. Well... yes & yes, no?

Lib Dems in International Development

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · 19d

"In many areas of the UK–from East London to Leicester to Leeds–international staff are the #NHS. For diverse communities, their cultural insight can mean the difference between a patient engaging with care or slipping through the cracks." #globalNHS #HealthPartnerships www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/po...

Political calls to cut immigration are a red flag for the NHS

The NHS relies on global talent. Restricting migration risks staff shortages, longer waits, and poorer care for patients across the UK, writes Ben Simms

www.hsj.co.uk

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · 19d

"The 2021 military coup in #Myanmar has devastated the nursing profession, reversing a decade of fragile progress and exposing the vulnerability of healthcare systems in politically unstable contexts." Congrats @rcn.org.uk @rcpch.bsky.social on your support. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · 20d

I am grateful to Primrose Magala for allowing me to celebrate her achievements in this blog @hsj.co.uk. Truly, one of the #ExpertsInOurMidst. An outstanding individual improving life for patients at home here in the UK, & at home, there in Uganda. Thank you Primrose. 🙏 #globalNHS

Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · 21d

"The #NHS has always been a global story. It’s time we told it that way - with pride, pragmatism, and a plan rooted in achieving the best outcomes for UK patients." My blog in
@hsj.co.uk #ExpertsInOurMidst #ONHSWD #HealthPartnerships #QualityUHC www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/po...

Political calls to cut immigration are a red flag for the NHS

The NHS relies on global talent. Restricting migration risks staff shortages, longer waits, and poorer care for patients across the UK, writes Ben Simms

www.hsj.co.uk

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · 21d

"The #NHS has always been a global story. It’s time we told it that way - with pride, pragmatism, and a plan rooted in achieving the best outcomes for UK patients." My blog in
@hsj.co.uk #ExpertsInOurMidst #ONHSWD #HealthPartnerships #QualityUHC www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/po...

Political calls to cut immigration are a red flag for the NHS

The NHS relies on global talent. Restricting migration risks staff shortages, longer waits, and poorer care for patients across the UK, writes Ben Simms

www.hsj.co.uk

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 22d

💡 “NCDs are the leading cause of death worldwide, yet remain under-prioritised. Prevention, early detection and care must be embedded in strong primary health systems.”

– Louise McGrath of @globalhealthpart.bsky.social.

The UK must step up.

✍️ Add your voice: tinyurl.com/288a27w2

#LeadOnNCDs

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · 26d

'Postpartum psychosis - maternal mental health and support.' Just finished listening to another hugely important podcast from Theo Clarke. Particularly moving to hear Sally MacWils share her own experience. Thank you. podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcast/s...

S1 Ep10: Postpartum psychosis- maternal mental health and support

Podcast Episode · Breaking the taboo · 20/03/2025 · 46m

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · 29d

Enormous pleasure to have joined Prof Mala Rao @parthaskar.bsky.social @gjsathyamoorthy.bsky.social yesterday. Grateful for the rigour of the #MWRES analysis as to how racism plays out across the #NHS. Vital alignment for @globalhealthpart.bsky.social as we develop our #ExpertsInOurMidst programme

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Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET) @globalhealthpart.bsky.social · Sep 8

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) cause 75% of deaths worldwide. Health systems can’t tackle this crisis without strong workforces. 🧑‍⚕️

Our new policy brief sets out 4 priorities to change this,
read it here: www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/wp-content/u...

www.globalhealthpartnerships.org

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · Sep 8

Fantastic to be in Cardiff with @globalhealthpart.bsky.social Cymru volunteers. Packed conference centre & wide ranging discussions exploring the connections between Wales & the world. #ghpc2025 #HealthPartnerships hubcymruafrica.wales/event/ghpc2025/

Global Health Partnerships Cymru Conference 2025 | Hub Cymru Africa

Our keynote health conference for the global solidarity sector is returning this year on Monday the 8th of September in Cardiff.

hubcymruafrica.wales

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · Sep 8

You have been a fantastic champion for #Myanmar during your time with #FCDO
@catherinewestmp.bsky.social. Thank you.

Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · Sep 5

Congrats @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social on appointment. Your workload @fcdo-answers.bsky.social is enormous but this is yr opportunity to re-set @teamlabouruk.bsky.social fiscal & intellectual discourse on #UKAid, to re-establish UK's moral credibility globally after 14 months. @labourcid.bsky.social

Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · Sep 5

This morning I have travelled from the Philippines to Poland via Iran. How so? I had a 30 minute appointment at an #NHS hospital. Where would the NHS be without its internationally recruited staff?Thanks to each & every one. #globalNHS #ONHSWD #NHSInternational #ExpertsInOurMidst

Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · Sep 2

Congratulations Julian Rosser on your appointment as Head of @hubcymruafrica.wales hubcymruafrica.wales/news/julian-.... I very much look forward to celebrating with you in person this Monday at “Transforming Policy: Advocacy for Global Health Equality” hubcymruafrica.wales/event/ghpc20...

Julian Rosser appointed as the new Head of Hub Cymru Africa | Hub Cymru Africa

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · Aug 6

V excited to be contributing to this conference in Cardiff in September, organised with @hubcymruafrica.wales. Join us! I'll be asking how #EquitablePartnerships can reshape #UKAid in a way that advances #healthequity both at home & overseas.
hubcymruafrica.wales/event/ghpc20...

Global Health Partnerships Cymru Conference 2025 | Hub Cymru Africa

hubcymruafrica.wales

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · Aug 5

“We can see that there is an aspiration to continue [UK leadership on #AMR] but it just doesn’t look credible, because there are no financial figures accompanying the aspiration” #CwPAMS #UKAid #HealthPartnerships @maevecullinan.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

The UK no longer a ‘reliable partner’ in fight against AMR, says City’s superbug tsar

In an interview with The Telegraph, Lord Jim O’Neill said he was ‘disillusioned’ over the government’s decision to shelve The Fleming Fund

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · Aug 5

'Scotland’s international health engagement is rooted in a profound sense of justice. It’s not just policy–it feels personal. This is a #HealthPartnerships programme grounded in values, not charity & rooted in deep national experience.' Still buzzing. www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/improving-ac...

Improving access to healthcare in Scotland and Africa – a bold new chapter - Global Health Partnerships

www.globalhealthpartnerships.org

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · Aug 4

So many highlights from my time in Scotland last week. My trip to see the phenomenal @kidsoperatingroom.bsky.social in Dundee being one of them. They simply never stop innovating. Truly impressive. 👏 👏 #globalhealth #qualityUHC www.kidsor.org/our-work/ope...

Operating Rooms | Kids Operating Room

We believe all children's hospitals should have dedicated paediatric operating rooms. At Kids Operating Room, we install high-quality operating theatres in low-resource countries, providing paediatric...

www.kidsor.org

Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · Aug 3

“Demonising migrants won’t fill jobs or boost falling populations... We’re starting to see how this could play out in the healthcare sector, where global demand for migrants is insatiable” #ExpertsInOurMidst observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Demonising migrants won’t fill jobs or boost falling popu...

‘Stop the boats’ is a popular refrain but it obscures the real issues rich countries across the world are facing

observer.co.uk

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Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · Aug 1

"In an era marked by deep cuts to #UKAid, it is nothing short of inspiring to witness @scottishgov.bsky.social stepping forward with principled, ethical leadership."

#UKAid #GlobalCitizenship #HealthPartnerships #UHC #GlobalHealth #NHSScotland

www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/improving-ac...

Improving access to healthcare in Scotland and Africa – a bold new chapter - Global Health Partnerships

www.globalhealthpartnerships.org

Ben Simms @bensimms65.bsky.social · Jul 30

‘Tackling racism means ‘questioning our very existence’, international development leaders warn.’ Pleased to have led in drafting this letter www.thirdsector.co.uk/tackling-rac...

Tackling racism means ‘questioning our very existence’, international development leaders warn

The UK development sector faces a ‘moment of reckoning’, the letter says

www.thirdsector.co.uk