If you speak Romanian fluently, are interested in being in a focus group with up to four people on 3rd March, and wish to help @patients-association.org.uk ensure we have two accurately translated factsheets, please fill in your details below
www.surveymonkey.com/r/ROMAN1AN
We’re holding online focus groups to culturally adapt 2 patient factsheets on healthcare rights, support, and how to get the most out of appointments.
If you speak Arabic, please register your interest by 13th January: buff.ly/ROxQB23
Chosen participants will be given an £80 voucher.
Want to have your say on AI in health & care? Please take part in the survey so as many views as possible can be heard. @pocklington.bsky.social @rnib.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social @seeability.bsky.social@henshaws.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social
Andy Law, Policy and Campaigns Manager at TPT, Martha Foulds, Policy and Campaigns Coordinator at TPT, Paul Hsu, North London SLC, Bhavini Makwana, Policy and Campaigns Manager at TPT, Liam O'Carroll, Interim Engagement Manager for London Sight Loss Councils', and Shalini O'Kane, SW London SLC member, are stood outside Westminster holding cupcakes and candles, and a 5th birthday card with the words '5 long years of waiting'
After more than 5 years of waiting, the Government’s response on pavement parking falls short. Local discretion is not enough and won’t keep blind and partially sighted people safe. We will continue campaigning for a national ban.
#EndPavementParking #AccessibleStreets #DisabilityRights
A UKNEHS study found that 1 in 4 adults aged 50+ had vision impairment in one or both eyes and 72% of people with moderate bilateral hearing loss had never had a hearing test. Read more on Clarity 👉 shorturl.at/16cdt Picture credit: Gaia Visual #UKNEHS #SensoryLoss #Audiology #Optometry
Liam O’Carrol, TPT’s Policy and Campaigns Coordinator Martha Foulds and TPTs Corporate Engagement Manager Jen Sweeney at the Parliamentary event, with Jen holding up the GTR Social Impact Report to the camera. They are all smiling. The ceiling is draped with white material and other attendees can be seen in the background. The report is titled 'GTR Social Impact Report January 2024-March 2025.' Liam is wearing a Sight Loss Council hoodie.
Rob Whitehead, Community Engagement Manager at Govia Thameslink Railway, talking to Thomas Pocklington Trust’s (TPT) Sight Loss Council (SLC) Co-ordinator Liam O’Carroll, TPT’s Policy and Campaigns Coordinator Martha Foulds and TPTs Corporate Engagement Manager Jen Sweeney at the parliamentary event. The ceiling is draped with white material, and a presentation screen and other delegates chatting together can be seen in the background. Liam is wearing a Sight Loss Council hoodie.
Sight Loss Councils attended Govia Thameslink Railway's parliamentary event with @pocklington.bsky.social to share our work to #MakeRailAccessible; creating audio guides, outreach, & station assessments. Great to see the launch of GTR’s Social Impact report & meet other inspiring community projects!
Brand new podcast! Blind and partially sighted students share real stories and tips from their education journeys. Listen on our website and all major streaming platforms. Logos for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube appear under the text. A phone screen shows someone playing the 'Through Our Eyes' podcast. The TPT logo is placed at the top of the image.
Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education.
Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij
#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation
“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.
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?
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
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
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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🚨 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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🚨 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.
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📢 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.
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📄 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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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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This graphic shows a cartoon computer monitor with a webpage showing a blog title of, Advancing racial health equity-the Prostate Cancer UK experience.’ To the left of the blog title is a picture of the author, Chiara De Biase, depicting a woman with short brown hair. Under the title reads the text, ‘Chiara De Biase, Director of Health Services, Equity and Improvement at Prostate UK, shares how Prostate Cancer UK has invested into advancing racial health equity and the work that still needs to be done.' The bottom right of the graphic shows the National Voices logo.
💬 “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.”
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🚀 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.
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New online course titled "Vision Impairment: starting the conversation" Additional text reads: “A free, online course to help non-specialist staff support blind and partially sighted young people. Sign up now.” On the right is a photo of an adult supporting a young girl using tactile resources at a table. The top left features the TPT logo with "Just Launched" below.
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
Vacancies announcement for the “Get Set Progress” internship programme. The text reads: "Vacancies! Vacancies!! Get Set Progress Internships are now live. If you’re blind or partially sighted, apply today!" Underneath this texts reads "closing soon" in red. At the top left is the Thomas Pocklington Trust logo. At the bottom is the “Get Set Progress” internship programme logo. The image features a confident woman smiling and standing with arms crossed in an office setting, with colleagues in the
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
Self assessment information. Text reads: “Accessible information isn’t a favour. It’s a standard.” Below, it says: “You shouldn’t have to chase test results or miss appointments because of inaccessible letters. The NHS self-assessment framework is here to help change that.” The Thomas Pocklington Trust logo is at the top.
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
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.
www.seeability.org/news/seeability-releases...
Stage setting with 4 panel members
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
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’.
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📍Exchange Hall - main stage
👉 www.nhsconfedexpo.org/2025-agenda/...
On a white background blue and green rings sit to the bottom left and right corners. The Confed Expo logo is picture top left, and the NHS logo top right. Text reads: Join our session at NHS ConfedExpo. 11 - 12 June 2025 | Manchester Central.
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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👇
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.
📢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/...
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?
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
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.
Stage with screen showing panel members and NHS logo
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
Promotional graphic from Thomas Pocklington Trust for a live webinar titled “Let’s Talk Jobs.” A red label says "Live Webinar." The main text reminds viewers to join at 2pm today to learn about the GSP Internship and how it can be a launchpad to a career. The image features a smiling woman in a tan blazer standing confidently in front of a group of people in a meeting room. A prompt at the bottom reads “Sign up now” with an arrow.
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
Group photo of Heather House colleagues celebrating award win.
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.
