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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · 20h

💬 “Developed with those with lived experience and building on our insights from NHS and Care Volunteer Responders programme, GoVo is designed to appeal to those open to volunteering but who may struggle to fit a new commitment around busy lives.”

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · 20h

In this week’s blog, Gethyn Williams, part of the GoVo Help Team at the Royal Voluntary Service, introduces GoVo, a new national volunteering platform designed to make finding and offering volunteering opportunities simpler, more flexible, and inclusive.

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · 8d

💬 “ To make real, long-term change [...] we need decision makers to meaningfully involve our community in shaping the cancer pathways we use, and for information, clinical settings, and healthcare professionals to be able to accommodate our specific needs.”

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · 8d

How far have we come in improving LGBTIQ+ cancer care?

In this week’s blog, OUTpatients explores progress in LGBTIQ+ cancer care, from screening access to specialist guidance, and discusses what still needs to be done to achieve equity.

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Usha Grieve @ushagrieve.bsky.social · 10d

Good to hear @sharonbrennan.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social championing the crucial role that VCSE’s will play in realising the shift to community and brilliantly making the point that the 10YP care plan target must not result in tokenistic recording of patient wishes. #LabourConference2025

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · 16d

Read our full response, including a comment from our Chief Executive @jacoblant.bsky.social at the link below.

👉 tinyurl.com/4aae4und [4/4]

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · 16d

We encourage our followers to read last year’s excellent report from the People’s Health Trust, which evidences the impact of racially motivated “protests” on the health and wellbeing of affected communities.

🔗 tinyurl.com/2p54s26r [3/4]

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · 16d

📢 We welcome the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care’s clear rejection of racism and homophobia following last week's ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally in London. We stand with communities who are targeted by hate. [2/4]

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · 16d

🧵 Why we’re speaking out: National Voices is committed to challenging inequality and discrimination – in access to health and social care, across the VCSE sector, and in wider society where we can. [1/4]

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · 17d

💬 “While I'm moving on from National Voices, I carry forward an unwavering belief in the power of collaborative approaches to tackle our most pressing health and care challenges.”

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · 17d

In her farewell blog, our Senior Policy and External Affairs Officer, @lucysey.bsky.social, reflects on three and a half years at National Voices, exploring how collaboration can turn individual stories into lasting system change.

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · 20d

👉 Join the conversation with #LGBTQIAParentsCarersDay #Proud2bParents
👉 Read more & download resources here: www.proud2bparents.co.uk/lgbt-parents...

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LGBT+ Parents and Carers Day — Proud 2 b Parents

www.proud2bparents.co.uk

National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · 20d

Days like today raise awareness and understanding ⭐ challenge inequality ⭐ and create space for voices and experiences that too often go unheard. That’s why National Voices is proud to mark this day alongside our members and partners.

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · 20d

🧵 Today is LGBT+ Parents and Carers Day 🌈

At National Voices, we stand with Proud 2 b Parents and all those celebrating. This year’s theme is Visibility — ensuring LGBT+ parents, carers and their children are seen, heard and valued. #LGBTQIAParentsCarersDay

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Colourful text reads "LGBT+ Parents & Carers Day", with capital letters stylised as playful characters, and a small Progress Pride flag next to the word "Day".

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 21d

📢 EXCLUSIVE: Over a quarter (26%) of leukaemia patients in England experience avoidable delays in their diagnosis, resulting in a significant impact on patient outcomes and NHS resources, according to the results of a study commissioned by Leukaemia UK. 👇 (1/2)

An orange graphic with an icon of a timer. The text reads, “1 in 4 leukaemia patients faces an avoidable delay in diagnosis”.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 21d

Read more about the findings in our report: www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/news/1-in-4-... (2/2)

1 in 4 leukaemia patients in England experiences an avoidable delay in diagnosis - Leukaemia UK

A first of its kind study, commissioned by Leukaemia UK, has revealed that a quarter (26%) of leukaemia patients in England experience avoidable delays in their diagnosis, resulting in a...

www.leukaemiauk.org.uk

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Compassion in Dying @compassionindying.bsky.social · Sep 2

Last month @nationalvoices.bsky.social published a blog where we explored what information and support people need in order to understand assisted dying laws that are currently being considered across the British Isles.

compassionindying.org.uk/blog-post/as...

Assisted dying: how do we meet people’s needs and why the third sector should lead the way

As assisted dying laws are being debated in Parliaments across the British Isles, we asked the people we support what information and support they need to understand the law and have conversations wit...

compassionindying.org.uk

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Aug 28

📆 Apply by 12 September

👉 tinyurl.com/zcm6xm7v

On a teal background in white and purple text reads: New vacancy at National Voices, Project and Policy Officer, Hybrid, 27,000, full time, permanent.

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Aug 28

📣 We’re hiring!

National Voices is looking for a Project and Policy Officer to support our work advocating for inclusive and person-centred care. We welcome applications from people who want to make a real difference in policy and practice.

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · Aug 27

@nationalvoices.bsky.social are recruiting Lived Experience Partners to join their team.

Lived Experience Partners will work with the team to inform and influence their work, providing unique insight and expertise.

Apply for this role by 12th September.

www.nationalvoices.org.uk/work-with-us...

Vacancies

Closing date: Friday 12 September 2025 National Voices is recruiting Lived Experience Partners to join our team. Our Lived Experience Partners are people with either:   Our Lived Experience Partne...

www.nationalvoices.org.uk

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Aug 20

💬 ”As a sector, if we are to ensure people are properly supported in the event of law change, we need to begin work now to ensure that open conversations are fostered and that people have the information and support they need to talk to their healthcare team confidently.”

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚀 New to the blog!

Over 2300 people told @compassionindying.bsky.social what they need to make informed choices about assisted dying. Jemma Woodley shares their findings, and why the third sector must lead the way with clear information and supportive conversations.

👉 tinyurl.com/yhum8eyn

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Charlotte Augst @charlotteaugst.bsky.social · Aug 15

This looks like a timely report from the ever relevant @centreformh.bsky.social on the interface between the neighbourhood agenda and mental health. And it references a piece of work I did with them at @nationalvoices.bsky.social 'Ask me how I am'.
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications...

No Neighbourhood Health Without Mental Health - Centre for Mental Health

Embedding mental health support in NHS integrated neighbourhood teams.

www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk

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National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Aug 15

Please note: This is a self-employed on-demand role without guaranteed opportunities, not a contracted or employed position.

Have questions? Drop us an email at [email protected]

National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social · Aug 15

🚀 We’re recruiting!

National Voices is looking for more Lived Experience Partners to help shape and influence our work with their unique insights and expertise.

🔗 Find out more here: tinyurl.com/5n7xh4k8

📆 Apply by Friday 12 September.

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