Despite the fact that the DHSC's own final delivery plan (published July 2025) highlighted the URGENT need for specialist services for those with very severe ME
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #VerySevereME #HealthEquality

This week's IL newsletter: Final Covid Inquiry report – A stark assessment finds the NHS entered the pandemic under strain and came close to collapse. #CovidInquiry #NHSRecovery #PublicHealth #HealthEquality #HealthAndCare #ILnews
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Montage of three photographs on a red background. Each of the photographs shows a female M E Action Scotland volunteer and a prospective parliamentary candidate for the SNP. Two of the candidates are female and one is male. All the people in the picture are white, facing the camera and smiling.

In an election year, speaking to prospective parliamentary candidates is more important than ever. Last weekend, our volunteers spoke to three PPCs @snp.org Spring conference - @thewliss.bsky.social Kate Campbell and Steven Bonnar
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #HealthEquality #MyalgicE

🌈 National LGBTIQ+ Health Awareness Week

Everyone deserves safe, inclusive healthcare.

#LGBTIQHealth #HealthEquality 🌈

Photo montage of various members of the Scottish Parliament and M E Action Scotland volunteers at the Scottish National Party Spring conference.

During a busy day @theSNP Spring conference, #MEAction Scotland engaged with many MSPs, including Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, @jennimintomsp.bsky.social and First Minister, @johnswinney.bsky.social
#MyalgicE #HealthEquality

Photo montage of various members of the Scottish Parliament and M E Action Scotland volunteers at the Scottish National Party Spring conference.

During a busy day @theSNP Spring conference, #MEAction Scotland engaged with many MSPs, including Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, @jennimintomsp.bsky.social and First Minister, @johnswinney.bsky.social
#MyalgicE #HealthEquality

Cervical Cancer Screening Toolkit | Your health toolkit for cervical cancer screening appointments.

🧩 New FREE toolkit helps people across Scotland to access cervical cancer screening.
-Easy-to-understand information
-Request accommodations
-Prepare for appointments
-Manage anxiety

Co-produced with people with lived experience 💙
www.seemyhealth.co.uk
#SeeMyHealth #HealthEquality

A healthier future starts with equity 💡. Reducing disparities ensures that no one is left behind and everyone can thrive, regardless of circumstances. 🌍 #HealthEquality #InclusiveHealth

It was a useful discussion and NHS Lothian is now considering next steps. We will follow up with them in a couple of months and update you regarding any developments.
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MyalgicE #HealthEquality

A photo montage showing M E Action volunteers meeting various MSPs, MPs and prospective parliamentary candidates at the Scottish Labour Party spring conference.

Another weekend, another party conference.

This time it was the Scottish Labour Party Conference, a single day conference which proved both busy and fruitful for #MEAction Scotland volunteers, Janet and Judith.

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MyalgicE #HealthEquality

A photo montage showing M E Action volunteers meeting various MSPs, MPs and prospective parliamentary candidates at the Scottish Labour Party spring conference.

Another weekend, another party conference.

This time it was the Scottish Labour Party Conference, a single day conference which proved both busy and fruitful for #MEAction Scotland volunteers, Janet and Judith.

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MyalgicE #HealthEquality

NHS Highland to offer virtual chronic fatigue syndrome service NHS Highland plans to provide the help as part of its long Covid support service.

NHS Highland have announced that its new virtual service for ME/CFS will be available "from spring"
NHS Highland's full spending proposal is available to read here bit.ly/4a9Ium4


#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MyalgicE #HealthEquality

NHS Highland to offer virtual chronic fatigue syndrome service NHS Highland plans to provide the help as part of its long Covid support service.

NHS Highland have announced that its new virtual service for ME/CFS will be available "from spring"
NHS Highland's full spending proposal is available to read here bit.ly/4a9Ium4


#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MyalgicE #HealthEquality

🌟 healthydivas.ucsf.edu - Introducing Healthy Divas: A vital intervention for trans women, designed to enhance engagement in prevention and care among those living with HIV.

#HealthEquality #TransRights

NHS and PIF TICK health information collections The Patient Information Forum and NHS England have published 5 collections of trusted health information. All the included items have the PIF TICK trust mark.

3/3 - You can read a story about these five new collections on the PIF TICK website here: piftick.org.uk/2026/01/18/n...

And see our resource collections in full here: piftick.org.uk/collections

#HIW26 #HealthInformationWeek #CORE20PLUS5
#HealthEquality

Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) Read about myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS). It’s a long-term condition with a wide range of symptoms including extreme tiredness.

#MEActionUK emailed @NHSEngland about incorrect info on its ME/CFS webpage. Our request will be 'added to their backlog for a member of the website team to pick up when there is capacity'
bit.ly/3NoAFRF
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #HealthEquality

Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) Read about myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS). It’s a long-term condition with a wide range of symptoms including extreme tiredness.

#MEActionUK emailed @NHSEngland about incorrect info on its ME/CFS webpage. Our request will be 'added to their backlog for a member of the website team to pick up when there is capacity'
bit.ly/3NoAFRF
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #HealthEquality

Deaf people in Wales face more healthcare barriers than hearing people. Accessibility isn’t optional, everyone deserves equal access. #BSLAccess #HealthEquality #AccessibleHealthcare #InclusionForAll

Improving breast screening for women with physical disabilities Read how Breast Cancer Now is working to improve breast screening for women with physical disabilities.

Sharing this article from @breastcancernow.bsky.social on improving breast screening access

Worth sharing.

#Accessibility #DisabledPeople #HealthEquality

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Meeting-Discussion with Armenian Healthcare Workers Highlights Inclusive Healthcare and Rights-Based Approaches On September 18, 2025, a meeting-discussion with Armenian healthcare workers was held in Yerevan within the framework of the project aimed on Strengthening the Capacities of Vulnerable Groups in Arm...

Meeting-Discussion with Armenian Healthcare Workers Highlights Inclusive Healthcare and Rights-Based Approaches

#InclusiveHealthcare #RightsBasedApproach #HealthcareWorkers #LGBTQIHealth #HealthEquality #HumanRights #CommunityHealth #NGNGO

Our next talk UNDER THE SKIN - A INTIMATE LOOK AT OUR BODIES is this Thurs 30 w @elizmizon.com

Tickets www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/hen...

#talks #bristoltalks #whatsonbristol #bristolevents #medicine #surgery #health #thebody #healthoutcomes #healthequality #genderequality #racialerquality

NHS England » Why it’s important NHS England » Why it’s important

📢 The NHS Accessible Information Standard ensures everyone gets health, support & care info in a format they can use.

Despite being in place since 2016, many accessibility needs are still unmet.

Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/AISNHSWebsite

#Accessibility #AccessibleInformation #HealthEquality

Image of the side of a gentleman's head with glasses and grey hair, the man is having a hearing aid fitted by someone using their hands

📢 The NHS Accessible Information Standard ensures everyone gets health, support & care info in a format they can use.

Despite being in place since 2016, many accessibility needs are still unmet.

Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/AISNHSWebsite

#Accessibility #AccessibleInformation #HealthEquality

🚨 NHS South Yorkshire ICB wants to restrict gluten free prescribing to under-18s only.

Coeliac UK opposes this, support Option 2 to keep access to gluten free bread & mixes.

📢 Complete the survey + write to your MP before 17 October 2025: https://bit.ly/48jIDUE

#CoeliacUK #HealthEquality

Let's keep the conversation going about pain in women and the need for more funding, more research, more support.

#womenshealth #healthequality

Triple Your Impact This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2025 This September, your donation to World Child Cancer will be tripled! Support life-saving treatments and family care in low- and middle-income countries. Every contribution counts!

✨ This #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, you can help fund advocacy efforts like Franklin’s. Every donation will be TRIPLED, up to £5,000.

Donate today and help make sure every survivor's voice is heard: bit.ly/ccam2025

#CancerSurvivor #CancerAdvocacy #HealthEquality

We’ve just launched our new website!

Explore exciting new features, discover inspiring stories, and see the impact you help create.

🌐 Take a look: worldchildcancer.org

#OncoSky #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #MedSky #CanSky #ChildhoodCancer #CancerSurvivor #HealthEquality #GlobalHealth

🌟 healthydivas.ucsf.edu - Introducing Healthy Divas: A vital intervention for trans women, designed to enhance engagement in prevention and care among those living with HIV.

#HealthEquality #TransRights

Massachusetts lawmakers protect gender-affirming care from out-of-state legal actions Legislation prohibits adverse actions for providing gender-affirming health care services.

Massachusetts lawmakers have taken a bold step to protect access to gender-affirming health care, shielding providers from out-of-state legal threats.

Learn more here

#MA #CitizenPortal #GenderAffirmingCare #HealthEquality #LegalProtection