NHS Providers is now part of The NHS Alliance, the independent membership body that represents and supports the health and care system in England, Wales & NI.
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🏠 We’ve moved!
NHS Providers is now part of The NHS Alliance, the independent membership body that represents and supports the health and care system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
For the latest updates visit: bit.ly/43uXeJf
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We disagree with the conclusions of today's report from the commission on race and ethnic disparities. 👇
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Within the largest employer in the country – the #NHS – there is clear and unmistakable evidence that staff from ethnic minorities have worse experiences at work and face more barriers in progressing their careers than their white counterparts.
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While some progress has been made, to pretend that discrimination does not exist is damaging as is denying the link between structural racism and wider health inequalities.
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You can find our full statement here 👉bit.ly/3cAsugq
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The latest WRES data shows that for 82.7% of trusts, a higher proportion of Black, Asian and minority ethnic staff compared to white staff experienced harassment, bullying or abuse from colleagues in the last 12 months.
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To achieve change, there needs to be an honest conversation about racism, its structural roots and its impact. When these facts are acknowledged, it is only then that mindsets can change so that privilege and prejudices can be dispelled.
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Childhood and adolescence are key life stages where inequalities in health outcomes develop.
Our latest report focuses on health inequalities faced by children and young people and how trusts play a key role in ensuring better health outcomes.
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Within the NHS, white applicants are more likely to be appointed from shortlisting compared to Black, Asian and minority ethnic applicants.
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We're calling on the government to implement a properly-funded and well-designed system of capital funding. Add your name to our campaign to #RebuildOurNHS.
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The latest NHS staff survey results showed that ethnic background continues to be the most common reason for discrimination.
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We have called on the government to commit to a set of protocols for all future announcements affecting the operations of NHS trusts.
No more announcements out of the blue.
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"Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) can help create an NHS-wide culture where leaders feel equipped to deal with all forms of discrimination."
@julianhartley1 responds to @SteveBarclay's letter to health leaders on EDI roles.
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Concrete action is needed to tackle structural racism, bias and discrimination in the health service, across other public services and across society.
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No more announcements out of the blue.
We've written to @MattHancock to say trust chief executives must be properly consulted on the content of major changes and on the details of any announcement that affect them.
Read our full statement: ow.ly/Aeht50A67Gi
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It’s never been more important to find new ways to connect. Today we launch our virtual flagship annual conference and exhibition - bringing the health sector together and debating the issues that matter.
Join us for 3 days from 6-8 October #NHSP20
➡️ bit.ly/2Y3CtSW
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.@SFHFT’s King’s Mill Hospital became the first hospital to go from ‘Inadequate’ to ‘Outstanding’.
@RMitchell_NHS discusses the sustained changes the trust has made to dramatically improve their rating by @CareQualityComm.
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For the NHS, the recommendations put forward by the chairs and chief executives ethnic minority network to NHS England yesterday will be a good starting point.
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Frontline NHS leaders shouldn't be asked to deliver the impossible then be chastised when they inevitably fall short @ChrisCEOHopson #marr
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As this year’s #BlackHistoryMonth draws to a close, @NavinaEvans from @NHS_ELFT reflects on the experiences of her colleagues, family and friends. She discusses driving the narrative forward to make change. bit.ly/2JEKXcC
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📢Today we launch our new health inequalities programme, supporting trusts to make sense of health inequalities and embed a focus on narrowing the health inequalities gap as part of their ‘core business’.
📰 Read our new blog to find out more:
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Today @NHSEngland has launched a new initiative ‘For a greener NHS’ - a three-step plan to help transform the health service for the benefit of the public and the planet. 🌻🌱🌿
#GreenerNHS
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There is no room for racism.
We condemn the racist violence on our streets, threatening communities including NHS workers. We support all of the emergency services working to keep people safe. And we stand in solidarity with our own staff at NHS Providers.
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.@ChrisCEOHopson urgently calls for clear public communication of a single national approach on NHS infection control measures to provide clarity for staff, patients and the public.
Read our press release ➡️ow.ly/Q74V50FvPe1
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"I know that if I am proud of who I am, and share it in my way, I pave the way for others to do the same."
@Saffron_Policy marks #Pride2023 by sharing her personal experiences of bringing 'your whole self to work', and how it can help create a more equal society.
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Today marks the start of the holy month of #Ramadan.
To all Muslim colleagues still working we thank you, and to all we wish Ramadan Mubarak to you and your families. ✨
@NHSEngland have released guidance for #NHS managers during this time: ow.ly/anhg50zmjtj
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🙋 Take part in live Q&A sessions
💻 Drop in and out of sessions to fit around you
👥 Network and connect with senior health professionals
Not sure what to expect from #NHSP20? Watch our video to find out what it's all about.
bit.ly/3j2K1hs
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Calling the NHS 'feckless' is insulting and inaccurate.
Jointly @MartinRCGP @rcgp, @FRSAMatthew @NHSConfed and our chief executive @ChrisCEOHopson wrote a letter to the @Telegraph to challenge these claims.
Find it here➡️bit.ly/374Cpuy
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Within the first 10 minutes #hospital is revealing the daily pressure faced by @ImperialNHS which is felt in many trusts across the country
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Massive congratulations to everyone @DorsetHealth on the recent @CareQualityComm rating stating "I am delighted at this achievement which is a credit to all of the trust's staff. Their hard work is making a real difference to the lives of people using the services."🥳
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No more announcements out of the blue.
Today, we've written to @MattHancock to say trust chief executives must be properly consulted on the content of major changes and on the details of any announcement that affect them.
Read our full statement: ow.ly/Aeht50A67Gi
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Following our statement on racial injustice yesterday, we’ve compiled a thread of resources on race, diversity and inclusion with a focus on the #NHS below. 👇
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Today we’re publishing a brand new guide as part of our #TrustWideImprovement programme.
‘Deliver and Improve’ pulls together the very best guidance, inspiring articles and research we could find about #QualityImprovement.
Read it here: ow.ly/zbbG50HQtgz
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"I am so proud of what colleagues do every day to deliver safe care to our patients."
@SFHFT's deputy chief operating officer @helenhendley reflects on the challenges of delivering elective care through the pandemic in our #NHSActivityTracker.
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Ahead of the four-day junior doctors' strike next week, one trust leader tells us: "Concerned doesn't begin to describe it."
He's just one of many voicing patient safety concerns. @julianhartley1 says: "We need a solution to prevent further strikes… now."
Full statement ⤵️
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Outsourcing of care disrupts the continuity of care. It's a sticking plaster rather than a sustainable solution #hospital
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We welcome @NHSEngland's announcement today that more children and young people will have access to mental health support at school. This roll out is an important part of the long term plan, but the NHS also needs more inpatient CAMHS beds. This is a key issue for trust leaders.
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On this day in 1948 HMT Empire Windrush arrived in Britain, just two weeks before the start of the #NHS.
Today, ethnic minority staff make up over a quarter of the NHS workforce. This #WindrushDay we recognise and thank all NHS colleagues connected to the Windrush generation.💙
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This afternoon @didoharding, chair of @NHSImprovement, and Sir David Behan, chair of @NHS_HealthEdEng, joined our chief executive @ChrisCEOHopson to record a podcast on the interim NHS people plan, released earlier this week. Our podcast will be out shortly - watch this space.
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And we are done!
We've just closed our best-attended conference ever.
A fantastic two days in Manchester for our annual conference and exhibition. A huge thank you to all our speakers, exhibitors and all of our delegates. #NHSP19
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At #NHSP24, @AmandaPritchard highlights five key tasks leaders should consider in order to deliver, outlining them as:
1. living within the money
2. embedding improvement
3. maintaining quality and safety
4. working better with primary care
5. making the most of opportunities.
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❓ How can trusts realise the benefits of their role as anchors in local communities?
Looking at case studies and examples, our new report examines how trusts can reduce health inequalities for the people who live and work in the places they serve.
➡️ bit.ly/3ILD0Bp
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There have been some great awards nights we’ve seen from members in the past few days, including @nottmhospitals and @WhitHealth to name but two.
But surely this takes some beating - a staff awards dinner at *ACTUAL HOGWARTS* 👏
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The #NHS response to #covid19uk has accelerated digital transformation across health and care.
@NHSProviders new guide, prepared with @PublicDigitalHQ and supported by @NHS_HealthEdEng, is designed to help boards build on this digital momentum.
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"Many of our most senior and experienced staff, including doctors, are effectively now being incentivised to cut their hours or quit their jobs."
@Saffron_Policy on why we need an "immediate solution" to #NHS pension restrictions. @FT
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Co-production is a method of engaging with communities with the intended benefit of improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.
Our new #HealthInequalities report outlines the principles of co-production, and the actions trusts can take to put this into practice.
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A huge congratulations to @RoyalFreeNHS on an incredibly moving documentary #HospitalSpecial of their teams fighting #covid19 on the frontline. A big thank you to all health care staff for all you do. #ThankYouNHS
To watch back visit @BBCiPlayer: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000j49… 📺
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“An equal, diverse and inclusive #NHS is absolutely vital”
Kicking off #NHSP23 with an opening address from our chief executive @JulianHartley1 and our conference chair @SamiraAhmedUK.
Follow this thread for key highlights from his speech 🧵👇1/7
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.@ChrisCEOHopson tells @BBCr4today that trust leaders are really nervous about the impact that rapidly rising demand and over 100,00 staff vacancies across the #NHS is having on staff - who are working under this pressure day in and day out.
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We’ve wrapped up the final day of annual conference and exhibition!
We would like to extend a huge thank you to @SamiraAhmedUK for joining us as chair over the two days as well as to our delegates, exhibitors and speakers! #NHSP22
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Addressing health inequalities will improve the quality of clinical care, patient outcomes and safety.
Our practical guide outlines some of the ways that trust board members can act to reduce health inequalities through leadership, strategic focus and more.
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Happy #PrideMonth2024!
This is a chance to reflect on the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the NHS.
@julianhartley1 has written about how #EDI roles support open and compassionate cultures and equitable care for all. 🏳️🌈
Read here ⤵️
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Children and young people risk becoming a forgotten generation. They need to be prioritised by frontline health services and government.
Our new report provides a comprehensive view of the state of children and young people’s healthcare services.
Read now👇
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We are delighted to announce that @julianhartley1 will be the next chief executive of @nhsproviders! 👏
Julian joins us from @LeedsHospitals and brings a long track record of achievement and success.
Read our full press release ➡️ bit.ly/3Ulc2nK
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What does good look like for boards acting on health inequalities?
Our practical guide aims to support NHS trust board members to address health inequalities as part of their core business, outlining a vision of what success looks like.
Explore the guide now⬇️
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A message from @ChrisCEOHopson and @Saffron_Policy to all members over this festive season.
"Thank you for everything that you've done in 2020.
Here's to a merry Christmas and a safe, happy, and healthy 2021." ✨
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Though willing, NHS leaders often struggle to identify where to start in tackling health inequalities.
@RachaelCMckeown and @CCamacho_NHS discuss new guide, which provides a comprehensive framework for identifying, prioritising and addressing health inequalities.
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Sir Simon Stevens announces £10m investment into long-COVID clinics across the country, offering support for the many patients who are dealing with this. #NHSP20
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We've launched the @RainbowNHSBadge scheme @NHSProviders. It's a way for #NHS staff to show their awareness of issues LGBT+ people can face accessing healthcare. As an organisation representing all trusts in England, it felt appropriate for us to support:ow.ly/QCsz50v2Tgt🌈
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🚨Today we’re launching a new report – “Climate Change is a Public Health Emergency”.
It looks at the barriers and the things trusts can do, and are doing, to tackle climate change.
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"My journey as a black gay man profoundly influences my approach to healthcare leadership."
@DHSCgovuk public health director for London @ProfKevinFenton tells us how his personal identity has helped shape his work. 🏳️🌈
#LGBTplusHM #UnderTheScope 🔍
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Our first breakout session has started!
@SalmaYasmeen_1 is joined by Jacquie Mowbray-Gould @DPT_NHS, @tonymayer10 and @LynnParkinson7 for a discussion on the lessons learnt and ongoing experiences of the relationships between provider collabs and place-based working.
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ALT @SalmaYasmeen_1 is joined by Jacquie Mowbray-Gould @DPT_NHS, @tonymayer10 and @LynnParkinson7 for a discussion on the lessons learnt and ongoing experiences of the relationships between provider collabs and place-based working.
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Together with @NHSCCPress and @nhsconfed, we have published a new infographic, looking at the reality of the NHS funding settlement, what it will mean in practice and what we need to deliver it. bit.ly/2PtyCJe
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Today, March 8, marks #InternationalWomensDay.
We’re celebrating the #EverydayCourage of women around the world, including the 1 million women who work in the NHS.
Happy #IWD2021!
👇Follow this thread to find a list of resources:
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On #NHS70 we just wanted to take a moment to say thank you! 🎉 🎈 🎉
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"Since November, @stjohnambulance has provided nearly 50,000 hours of winter support."
As part of our #NHSWinterWatch ❄️ series, @CraigAHarman shares the charity's achievements during the pandemic through innovation, resourcefulness and efficiency.
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Running an NHS Trust is one of the most difficult jobs in Britain today, Hunt praises chief execs for doing the impossible everyday #NHSP16
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Trusts need a properly-funded and well-designed system of capital funding. Our new campaign to #RebuildOurNHS is calling on the government to take three key steps to address the capital crisis.
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Digital is central to the development of integrated care systems (ICSs)
@NHSEngland have set clear expectations for ICSs on digital, we've included these in our latest #DigitalBoards guide with @PublicDigitalHQ
Read more 👉 ow.ly/MWFo50Eme3Q
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An incredibly powerful session from Raj Jain, Roisin Fallon-Williams, @P_MillerNHS and @RMitchell_NHS on confronting white privilege in the NHS.
We are so, so thankful to this panel for sharing their experiences.
#NHSP20
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Today we are launching our new briefing, United against health inequalities: a commitment to lasting change📄
We explore the commitment and ambition of trust leaders and boards to reduce health inequalities while working in complex, challenging operational environments.
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To all #NHS health and care workers, an enormous thank you for your continued hard work this year, particularly though this very challenging winter.
Season's greetings from everyone at NHS Providers, and we wish you a happy and healthy festive period!
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BBC report @NHSEngland figures which show 18 week waiting times highest since 2008. Comment from @Chrisceohopson. bbc.co.uk/news/health-401622…
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COO Simon Barton discusses the actions taken by @SFHFT to plan for winter pressures.
These preparations included re-running a bed demand capacity model that was previously successful and listening to clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
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📣We’ve worked with our partner and leading healthcare law firm @hempsonslegal to create a guide to support board members address racial discrimination in disciplinaries.
It provides practical advice to help trusts reduce the 'disciplinary gap'. 1/2 🧵
📄bit.ly/3rN2t81
ALT Closing the gap: A guide to addressing racial discrimination in disciplinaries.
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.@JohnAmaechi describes the characteristics of a good leader:
👍approachability
👍trust
👍consistency of behaviour
👍a coaching approach
👍supportive
👍empowering
👍recognition
👍positivity
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We'd like to congratulate all those who are graduating from the #AspiringCEOs programme today - well done! @NHSLeadership @NHSImprovement bit.ly/2mxFv2j
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A huge congratulations to @royalmarsdenNHS who have once again received a @CareQualityComm rating of #outstanding! 🥳
"It is a well-run centre of excellence in the study and treatment of cancer and is known worldwide for the work that it does." 👏
BREAKING NEWS: We are extremely proud to announce that we have retained our ‘Outstanding’ rating from @CQCProf, as a Trust and for being well led. Read more about the rating here: bit.ly/35XoIqS
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Congratulations @Thea_Stein on your appointment as chief executive of @NuffieldTrust! We look forward to working with you.
Thank you for all you have done as chief executive at @LCHNHSTrust and for your work on community services.
🆕 We are delighted to announce that @Thea_Stein has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Nuffield Trust. She will take over from Nigel Edwards in September 2023.
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Today we’re launching the findings of our annual State of the Provider Sector survey. 📄
Trust leaders are bracing themselves for an "onslaught" this winter with 85% more concerned about this winter than any other during their NHS career. 📈
#NHSP22
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An article from London mayor, @SadiqKhan on the dangers of spreading misinformation about the vaccine.
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"I'd love to see a change in the levels of morale in the workforce of the NHS - which could be and should be one of the very best places to work in the world" says @MattHancock #NHSP18
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Our interim chief executive, @Saffron_Policy has announced an important step towards NHS Providers' ambition to become an anti-racist organisation at #NHSP22, with the publication of our anti-racism statement ➡️ bit.ly/3Xb0c1o
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"We’re utilising the data to drive a different culture across the ICS, one where we think [Urgent Community Response] rather than 999, we think community services first rather than acute."
How new UCR data is driving system working at @NHSNotts. 🤝
#TheCommunityNetwork
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"Working in the community setting you get to know the patient as, for example, the person living with diabetes, rather than diabetes defining their life."
#CelebratingCommunityServices @NHSProviders @NHSConfed
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We outline seven things NHS providers need from politicians over the next parliament #GE2017 bit.ly/2pO9Ola
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As we near the end of this year's #PRIDE2020 month, we wanted to take this opportunity to state our support for all LGBTQ+ colleagues in the #NHS. It is 50 years since the first Pride event in Chicago which is now celebrated across the world. Follow this thread to read more. 🏳️🌈⬇️
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“Trust leaders will be deeply saddened to hear the news that Her Majesty The Queen has passed away.
“On behalf of colleagues across NHS Providers and the #NHS, we would like to send our condolences to the @RoyalFamily during this very sad time”.
@Saffron_Policy @NHSProviders
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
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To shift the dial on #HealthInequalities, trusts say they need dedicated resource and investment.
Our new report outlines the results of our latest survey, exploring progress trusts have made in tackling health inequalities and the barriers remaining.
Read now⬇️
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Today we’re saying goodbye to our fantastic chair @MorganSagartia.
Gill, we can’t thank you enough for all your fantastic work during your time here - we will miss you enormously!
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#covid19uk has accelerated digital transformation across the #NHS. It is vital every trust has a strong understanding of it.
@NHSProviders and @PublicDigitalHQ new guide, supported by @NHS_HealthEdEng, aims to help trusts with their digital journey.
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Last week our communications team went out to visit @RBCH_NHS where we spoke to @clarelouisebent about their incredibly innovations in interventional radiology and how it has positively affected their patients.
#nhs #bestpractice 🏥
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Digital is easy to dismiss as a vague and unhelpful buzzword.
Chapter one of our digital boards guide defines the concept of ‘digital’ and what it means for the #NHS.
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We have written to @BorisJohnson ahead of a review of COVID-19 rules, urging extreme caution over relaxing the rules, and asking for areas that should be in the highest Tier 3 category to be moved into that tier without delay.
👉 Read the full letter: bit.ly/3a4Svnd
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Yesterday @NHS_RHO published an important report on ethnic inequalities in healthcare.
Read our response in the thread below, with comment from our deputy chief executive @Saffron_Policy. 🧵
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"It's deeply concerning that vital funding for mental health support for NHS hospital staff has been pulled."
@Saffron_Policy responds to funding cuts to #mentalhealth and addiction support services for NHS staff.
Read the full statement ⬇️
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Congratulations to Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust @nhs_sct who have been rated Good overall for a second time by the @CareQualityComm. Read the full report here - bit.ly/2CIo02X
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