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RNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 17d

Since it’s National Eye Health Week, it’s a good time to remind you to book an eye test if you’re due one 🗓
Regular eye tests are an important health check for your eyes, even if you have no problems with your vision and don't need glasses.

Have you booked yours?

“It’s recommended to have an eye test at least every two years”. A yellow graphic with black text. Below is an image of a calendar with ‘Eye test!’ circled on 25 September.

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RNIB Scotland @rnibscotland.bsky.social · 17d

This National Eye Health Week we're launching our Scottish Parliament election manifesto- Looking for a better Scotland.

8 key areas to improve life for blind and partially sighted people, and prevent sight loss.

Read more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/looking...

#EyeWeek #NEHW #VisionMatters

Looking for a better Scotland

If you're affected by sight loss, we're here for you

www.rnib.org.uk

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Eamonn Dunne @eamonnjd.bsky.social · Aug 8

Let's all do what we can can to improve the accessibility of health and care services please👁️👁️ @pocklington.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social @nhsconfed.org @england.nhs.uk @kathyspetersen.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social @visionaryuk.bsky.social

Thomas Pocklington Trust @pocklington.bsky.social · Aug 7

Many blind people still get information they can’t read. That’s changing. A new NHS framework means services must meet communication needs. Learn more about what this means and access our Professionals’ Hub for guidance on making care more accessible: https://f.mtr.cool/gbmafhxzxg

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

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🚨 New NHS data exposes inequalities in elective care access

The Waiting List Minimum Data Set (WLMDS) was released yesterday. The WLMDS provides, for the first time, a demographic breakdown of who is waiting for NHS treatment and for how long.

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This graph is titled '% treated within 18 weeks, by ethnicity' With a subtitle of 'Waiting List Minimum Data Set.' The graph shows that 62.38% of people identifying as 'Asian/Asian British,' 61.10% of 'Other ethnic group,' 60.29% of 'Average,' 60.03% 'White,' 59.03% 'Black/African/Caribbean/Black British,' and 58.9% of 'Mixed/multiple ethnic groups' were treated within 18 weeks. Underneath the graph reads: These are averaged percentages. For the full dataset, head to the link provided in this post.

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Jul 22

🚨 A new joint policy paper from @centreformh.bsky.social
and @prisonadvice.bsky.social highlights a growing mental health crisis in prisons and calls for urgent reform in how funding is allocated to support people with mental health needs.

🔗 tinyurl.com/43wr3s4s

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Jul 24

📢 Our latest report-created with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), @healthwatchengland.bsky.social and other great partners- is now live! The report reflects on the Share for Better Care campaign and shares what we heard back from the public.

🔗 tinyurl.com/4km54hzt

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Jul 29

📄 Full report: tinyurl.com/4nnsmsc3

This work was commissioned by NHS South, Central and West (NHS SCW) Commissioning Support Unit.

@healthcreation.bsky.social

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Jul 29

The Core20PLUS Connectors programme, funded by @england.nhs.uk, enables Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to recruit, mobilise, and support influential members of local communities- Connectors- to take practical action to improve health and reduce inequalities in line with the Core20PLUS5.

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Aug 1

💬 “Advancing racial health equity is a critical and collective responsibility that requires the concerted efforts of us as individuals, communities, organisations like Prostate Cancer UK as well as policymakers.”

🔗 tinyurl.com/5ejtacd8

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Aug 1

🚀 New to the blog!

@chiaradebiase.bsky.social, Director of Health Services, Equity and Improvement at @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social, shares how the charity is investing into advancing racial health equity, and the work that still needs to be done.

🔗 tinyurl.com/5ejtacd8

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Thomas Pocklington Trust @pocklington.bsky.social · Aug 4

You can still sign up for our free online course,Vision Impairment: Starting the Conversation. Perfect for non-specialist staff working with blind or partially sighted students. Flexible, practical, and free. Sign up: https://f.mtr.cool/abwxkizupi

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Thomas Pocklington Trust @pocklington.bsky.social · Aug 5

Forget the weather, this matters more. Paid internships for blind & partially sighted people are closing soon.
From software dev to fundraising, roles span the UK. Check all available roles and apply now:https://f.mtr.cool/okvearkonm

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Thomas Pocklington Trust @pocklington.bsky.social · Jul 25

From 30 June, NHS providers must review and publish how they meet patients’ communication needs. We’re pleased this step will improve access. Visit our page to read more about the framework and what it means for our blind and partially sighted community: https://f.mtr.cool/rcsecqlzso

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · Jun 17

Our new eye care film is out for #LearningDisabilityWeek

We’re busting myths & showing how people with learning disabilities can get support with eye care.

Thanks to George Webster, our eye care champions & The Village School.

https://www.seeability.org/news/seeability-releases-new-eye-care-film

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Eamonn Dunne @eamonnjd.bsky.social · Jun 12

Looking forward to hearing how we can make healthcare fairer at #NHSConfedExpo @nationalvoices.bsky.social @pocklington.bsky.social @age-uk.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Jun 12

You can catch our Chief Executive, @jacoblant.bsky.social, reflecting on the ten-year health plan workstream, ‘I am treated in a fair and inclusive way, irrespective of who I am’.

🕑14:00 - 14:45

📍Exchange Hall - main stage

👉 www.nhsconfedexpo.org/2025-agenda/...

Fairness and inclusion: how reducing health inequalities will shape the future

www.nhsconfedexpo.org

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Jun 12

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Day two of #NHSConfedExpo!

There are four opportunities to catch the National Voices team across today’s talks and panels.

From empowering communities, to building an equitable NHS and involving the public in the delivery of the 10 Year Plan, there’s something for everyone👇

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · May 30

📢We are delighted to share our new report, Working for patients: How improving the experience of patients with long-term conditions can deliver the Government’s Ten Year Health Plan, shaped in partnership with Future Health and commissioned by AbbVie.

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www.nationalvoices.org.uk/publication/...

On a light blue background a quote from Sharon Brennan, Director of Policy and External Affairs, National Voices, reads: "The 10 Year Plan, alongside the proposal for new health legislation, creates a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get care right for people with long-term conditions, but it needs to be brave enough to put patient experience at the centre of these changes and then be prepared to act on what they tell it.".

The Future Health and National Voices logos are pictured in the bottom right corner.

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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · Jun 11

Today is #AgeWithoutLimitsDay! Champion @ageingbetter.bsky.social‬ Age Without Limits campaign within your comms by taking a stand against ageism by asking yourself these five questions. Dive into our recent blog on how you can get involved in the campaign today and beyond: https://bit.ly/3GVJdMT

A list of questions, titled "Five questions to ask this #AgeWithoutLimitsDay". The questions reads: 1. Are we accurately and positively representing older adults in our content? 2. Do we showcase older adults experiencing diverse and realistic experiences of ageing? 3. Do the images and language we use challenge ageist stereotypes? 4. Are we including the voices and experiences of older individuals in our storytelling? 5. Are we using age-positive messaging across our channels today – and every day?

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 11

We’re looking forward to a great first day at #NHSConfedExpo. Pop over to stand E20 to pick up copies of our analysis and reports, grab a tote bag and a have a chat about our latest work.

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Eamonn Dunne @eamonnjd.bsky.social · Jun 11

First session @nhsconfed.org Expo on Prevention of ill-health. 50% of sight loss is preventable- will this be mentioned? @pocklington.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social @bemyeyes.bsky.social @marshadecordova.bsky.social @charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk

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Thomas Pocklington Trust @pocklington.bsky.social · Jun 9

Happening today at 2pm: our ‘Let’s Talk Jobs’ webinar with the Employment and Internships teams. As we prepare for a new round of the Get Set Progress internships, join the discussion today to hear how you can benefit and help you into work. Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/vzsibofinn

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · Jun 9

Heather House won a national nursing award for its work supporting young people with Batten disease – the only home of its kind in the UK.

On #InternationalBattenDiseaseAwarenessDay, we’re proud to celebrate this brilliant team.

Group photo of Heather House colleagues celebrating award win.

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Eamonn Dunne @eamonnjd.bsky.social · Jun 9

Looking forward to discussing how we can improve equity of access to services and #MakeHealthAccessible @pocklington.bsky.social @visionaryuk.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social @healthwatchengland.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social

NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · May 8

One venue. Two days. Countless networking opportunities.

#NHSConfedExpo brings together over 5,000 professionals from across the health and care sector.

Forge meaningful connections, discover valuable insights, and build partnerships to drive improvements in care.

Book your pass: bit.ly/3YUkNZt

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Jun 8

Learn how to put healthcare insights into action at NHS ConfedExpo.

Join us to find out how The Evolve Collaborative democratises access to timely, modern data analytics in the NHS and empowers clinicians, boards and ops leaders to be curious and drive improvement.

buff.ly/JGl6j2i

#NHSConfedExpo

NHS ConfedExpo speaker announcement. Democratising data and advancing improvements. Speakers: Tim Kelsey, Beamtree; Stacey Hunter, North Tees and Hartlepool and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts; Professor Andy Hardy, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Matthew Swindells, North West London Acute Provider Collaborative.

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