🧵 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]

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. 🔗 tinyurl.com/58ssppne

🧵 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 [1/3]

📢 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)

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

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...

📣 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.

@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...

🚀 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

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...

🚀 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.

🧵 📢 We’re delighted to announce our involvement in supporting a two-stage public dialogue on the future of the 14-day rule for human research with @nuffieldbioethics.bsky.social and @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4rxyr9r7 1/4

🚀 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

🧵 📢 We are delighted to share our new report: ‘How do Core20PLUS Connectors perceive their impact?’ The report explores the experiences of Core20PLUS Connectors and VCSE coordinators – capturing their reflections on the programme’s successes and impact. 👉 tinyurl.com/4nnsmsc3 1/4

📢 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

🚨 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

🧵 🚨 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. 1 /4

🧵 🚨 We’re excited to see the launch of ‘Diagnosis Connect’, a new service that will refer people diagnosed with long term health conditions to expert charities that can provide support, information, and guidance to help individuals better manage their condition. 1/5

As the NHS embarks on delivering its ambitious 10 Year Health Plan, success depends not just on what changes are made, but how they’re implemented.

🚀New to the blog! @lucysey.bsky.social, our Senior Policy & External Affairs Officer, shares insights on the refreshed Accessible Information Standard (AIS). 👉 tinyurl.com/ytnypxhj

'Politicians must stop their unthinking defence of hospital care', says National Voices' Chair Helen Buckingham. 🗞️HSJ article: tinyurl.com/5cp62pdh

NEW GP Patient Survey 2025 ⚪75% of patients had a good overall experience of their GP practice ⚪ Overall experience of using pharmacy and NHS dental services has increased since 2024 ⚪70% of patients had a good overall experience of contacting their GP 👉 gp-patient.co.uk/

🧵 🚨GP Patient Survey (GPPS) 2025 results are out! The results show an improvement on overall experience with GP practices. 🔷70% report a good overall experience of contacting their GP (67% in 2024) 🔷75% report a good overall experience with their GP (74% in 2024) GPPS 2025: tinyurl.com/mr4dehrn

🧵 🎊Last night, the Women in Charity Network (WICN) celebrated its first anniversary with a summer reception and panel discussion. Among the speakers was our Director of Policy and External Affairs, @sharonbrennan.bsky.social who raised the key question of, ‘What are we not going to do?’ 1/4

📢 National Voices reacts to the 10 Year Plan for the NHS Today, the government published its long-awaited 10 Year Plan, following eight months of work to set out a vision for how the NHS can evolve to meet “the changing needs of our changing population.”  Our response👉 tinyurl.com/10YearPlanRe...

It is great to see our call for a comprehensive, National CVD Plan amplified by our partners in this timely National Voices blog 🫀 We fully agree that prevention, health equity and patient voice must be at the centre of the forthcoming 10 Year Plan. Read below 🔗

Helen from @diabetesuk.bsky.social and I wrote a @nationalvoices.bsky.social blog about the top things we'll be looking out for in Thursday's #10YearHealthPlan. For millions of people with painful, complex health conditions "patient power" is a distant dream www.nationalvoices.org.uk/blogpost/the...

🚀 Expectations for this week’s 10 Year Health Plan are sky-high. In this blog, @clarewoodford.bsky.social (Stroke Association) & Helen Kirrane (Diabetes UK), singled out the four issues most vital to the people their charities support, which they are hoping to see addressed. 👉 tinyurl.com/5n7pz5s8

🧵1/5 Our Chief Executive, @jacoblant.bsky.social, previously Head of Policy, Public Affairs, and Research at @healthwatchengland.bsky.social, has responded to the Government’s decision to close Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations. Continue reading for his full response👇

Together with @nationalvoices.bsky.social, @wpett.bsky.social and @sharonbrennan.bsky.social have published a blog reflecting on the NHS's healthcare travel costs scheme and how it can do more to remove the barriers people face when accessing care. www.nationalvoices.org.uk/blogpost/how...

🚀New to the blog Our Director of Policy & External Affairs, @sharonbrennan.bsky.social, and Healthwatch England’s Head of Policy, Public Affairs & Research, @wpett.bsky.social, reflect on NHS's Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme and how it could do more to break down barriers. 👉 tinyurl.com/3h8v4tp7

@nationalvoices.bsky.social + @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social have been asking about people's experiences of NHS + how they align with the 4 "I Statements" used by @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social to frame development of the 10 Yr Plan. Some big differences emerging for people with Long-Term Conditions.

A new report from one of our partners National Voices and our BRACE Co-Director reflect on the impact of research and evaluation from the ongoing NHS restructure.

🧵 📢 New insights from National Voices and @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social released. In the article, Most frequent NHS users have the worst experiences, we unpack the findings and reveal what they tell us about different users’ experiences of NHS services. 👉 tinyurl.com/22u3nbhs

📢 New to the blog! National Voices’ Director of Policy and External Affairs, @sharonbrennan.bsky.social, shares concerns about the safety and treatment of trans people using NHS services in light of the ECHR interim update on gender rights. 👉 tinyurl.com/ezc3e6zy

🧵 📅Sunday, 22 June marked National Windrush Day. 🚢Seventy-seven years ago, the HMT Empire Windrush arrived in the UK, answering a call from post-WWII Britain, which was facing severe labour shortages, particularly in the health and care sectors.

🚀 New vacancy at National Voices! 👀 We have an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial and ambitious Business Development Manager to lead our organisational efforts around income generation. Find out more about the role and apply by 3 July 👇 www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/nationa...

🚀New to the blog! National Voices' Policy and Projects Officer, Elizabeth Hoda, reflects on key takeaways from NHS ConfedExpo 2025, highlighting the role of the VCSE sector and lived experience ingrained in the event. 👉 tinyurl.com/nherany4

🧵 New report! 📢 Assessing the impact of NHS England’s abolition and ICB* funding cuts on research and evaluation, by our Director of Policy & External Affairs, @sharonbrennan.bsky.social, and Dr Manbinder Sidhu, Associate Professor at the Health Services Management Centre. 👉 tinyurl.com/397p64w9

🧵 It was wonderful to connect with members & friends at #NHSConfedExpo last week! The National Voices team spoke across 5 sessions highlighting the vitality of lived experience, community involvement, & system change. Thank you to all who engaged with us & contributed to the conversations.

👀ICYMI 💭On Wednesday we shared our thoughts on the #SpendingReview. Our statement reflects on how we hope to see the review materialise into visible improvements in appointments, scan availability, community investments, and digital innovation, ushered in by the 10 Year Health Plan.

🚀 New vacancy at National Voices! 👀 We have an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial and ambitious Business Development Manager to lead our organisational efforts around income generation. Find out more about the role and apply by 3 July 👇 www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/nationa...

3 of my favourite people all in same session about public engagement in the NHS 10 Yr plan. - Robyn Chappell, @nationalvoices.bsky.social Lived Experience Manager - @jessiecunnett.bsky.social NV trustee, among other things. - Louise Ansari, CEO @healthwatchengland.bsky.social Good luck everyone!

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

🧵 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👇

Fantastic day so far at Confed - Mackey’s talk about “tearing up” rules to focus on outcomes and results welcome to ensure we are listening to what patients needs and experience - also #SR day so here’s our response: www.nationalvoices.org.uk/spending-rev...

💷 #SpendingReview sees a higher funding uplift for the NHS than many other services, with spending linked to enabling the 10 Year Health Plan. Yet rebuilding trust in the NHS also depends on a commitment to the wider determinants of health and clear social care investment. 👉 tinyurl.com/4vwzapad

🧵 📻 Earlier this morning our Chief Executive, @jacoblant.bsky.social, spoke to BBC 5 Live on today's #SpendingReview. As always with such announcements, much has already been trailed in the last few days. ⬇️Here are a few key takeaways Jacob shared:

🧵 Day one at #NHSConfedExpo! Our Director of Policy and External Affairs, @sharonbrennan.bsky.social , is kicking things off for the National Voices team, as she joins a panel on driving system-led improvements to patient-centred care for long-term conditions. 🕜13:30 - 14:15 🏓Charter 5

Our research is set to have a significant impact on NHS translation and interpreting service provision via @england.nhs.uk's new Improvement Framework. The emphasis on cultural sensitivity, digital exclusion and community partnership will be vital for high-quality services. 👉 tinyurl.com/yh63x3cb