✨ Today we are sharing this lovely story demonstrating how staff can make such a difference to the experiences of patients and their families @nhslothian.bsky.social Click the link to read the full story www.careopinion.org.uk/1428244

200 stories shared on Care Opinion Canada 👏 www.careopinion.ca

A family recently shared a deeply moving story on Care Opinion. They wrote with such honesty and love, reflecting not only their grief, but also the importance of compassion and kindness from the staff who cared for them during an unimaginably difficult time. www.careopinion.org.uk/1424632

📖 Today is World Book Day and from stories we learn what it is to be human. Care Opinion currently has over 750,000 stories that have been shared from patients wanting to make care better for everyone. To read these stories, head over to www.careopinion.org.uk

In this story, the patient’s wife tells of the importance of being included in conversations and how receiving help from the Dementia Navigator Team helped them as a couple 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/1419482 @setrust.bsky.social

Today we share the story of how the support and encouragement from their key worker broke the cycle of this authors addiction 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/1419084 #Inclusion

Wonderful blog from our friends @westernhsctrust.bsky.social on @careopinion.org.uk, celebrating the kindness, care and compassion of their staff in 5 recent stories. A great example of celebrating staff and reinforcing what works well for patients. www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

After spending several weeks on the postnatal ward at #UHW @nhslanarkshire.bsky.social, one mum shared her appreciation for the team who supported her & her family throughout her stay, also recognising individual staff members who made that time easier. Read her story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1419368

Today we share the journey from fear and sadness to hope and gratitude as this family share with us the reality of their son’s Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis and the extraordinary care and support they are receiving 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/1424454 @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social

Thank you @together-sacr.bsky.social for sharing the State of Children’s Rights Report. It shows why experiences & voices matter for real change in Scotland. At @careopinion.org.uk, we are proud to contribute support work that puts children’s rights and lived experience at the heart of decisions.

It's #FeedbackFriday! This week's comes via @careopinion.org.uk for our Dermatology Team. Well done to everyone involved #teamNHSFV 💙 www.careopinion.org.uk/1423657

(2 of 2) This conference may be of interest to people working across health and care, research, patient experience, public involvement, quality improvement, workforce wellbeing, and person-centred care. #COconf26 Please share with colleagues and others who may be interested.

A family shared heartfelt gratitude to ambulance, ED & Ward 2 South Medical staff at #Craigavon Area Hospital for the care given to their mother in her final days. They remembered the compassion, dignity & kindness shown, helping her pass away peacefully. #NIAS #SHSCT www.careopinion.org.uk/1422213

Every day in Scotland, people share stories that help shape better care. Our latest @careopinion.org.uk blog from @lisacareopinion.bsky.social shows just how much can change when services listen with openness and act with compassion www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

(1 of 2) We are delighted to announce that registration is open for our 10th conference. 📅 23 April 2026 🕒 From 12:30 (online) Join us to explore how patient and service user stories can shape better health and care. Register👇 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e0b876...

This Care Opinion story shows how lived experiences can spark change. A service user shared their emergency care experience, opening a conversation with the team. The service listened and introduced staff education and awareness to improve care. Every story matters. www.careopinion.org.uk/1402424

🐻 🐾 Here is some wonderful feedback from a young author who shared their story with the help of the Care Opinion Bear. Bear says "I am here to listen to what you have to say and lend you a helping paw!" Click here to read the story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1421541

We’ve just shared a wonderful new guest blog by Ellen McGovern-Greco from @careopinionau.bsky.social, that brings a thoughtful philosophical lens to truth, belief and the human experience behind patient stories. It is a gentle but powerful read. www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

Read this "thoughtful and reflective" story about the benefits of a group facilitated by @rdash-nhs.bsky.social that provides a 'safe, warm, inspiring and caring space' www.careopinion.org.uk/1420436

Proud to share the 2nd piece in our Care Opinion series: Is storytelling a political act? by Ellen McGovern-Greco from @careopinionau.bsky.social . A thoughtful look at how sharing experience shapes who is seen and heard in health and care. 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

So far this year, 3,218 stories have been shared on @careopinion.org.uk about health & care services across the UK. That’s 3,218 moments of honesty, kindness, learning and human connection. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share and respond. Find out more: careopinion.org.uk

Happy #RandomActsOfKindnessDay 😀

💬 Here's a story about the care an individual received from Ninewells Hospital after a serious RTC. Not only did staff show clinical care, but they also organised a wedding for the individual and their partner! To read more follow this link: www.careopinion.org.uk/1419142

Lovely, creative feedback!

We're a proud social enterprise and today is #SocialEnterpriseDay - a moment to raise awareness and celebrate the amazing work carried out by these businesses around the world, including @careopinion.org.uk. But what is a social enterprise?... #CareOpinion

Some stories on @careopinion.org.uk stay with you. They touch something deep and remind us why listening really matters. This is a powerful story from a person who bravely opened up about grief, anxiety, and their journey toward healing. Read their story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1406799 #SLUHSCP

Big congrats to @rdash-nhs.bsky.social today, with over 2,000 stories and 400 staff now listening to feedback on @careopinion.org.uk 👏👏👏 www.careopinion.org.uk/services/rxe

Loved reading @tracymol.bsky.social's latest blog on her visit to Sligo/Leitrim and Donegal Mental Health Services. Fantastic work happening there, such inspiring teams!✨ www.careopinion.ie/blogposts/22... @careopinion.org.uk #HSE #onlinefeedback #SocEnt

🎄On Day 1 we’re celebrating the people behind @careopinion.org.uk. Today’s post reflects on our team’s culture: the kindness, humour, support and our mission that shape how we work and why it matters. Our team share what working at Care Opinion means to them: www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

🎄Day 2 looks back at how the @careopinion.org.uk platform has grown over nearly 20 years from our early days as Patient Opinion. A lot has changed, but the heart of our work is the same: feedback shared by patients to help health services learn and change. 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

🎄On Day 3, we look at research from the past 20 years, with almost 50 studies showing how patient stories on @careopinion.org.uk build a virtuous circle of learning and improvement through human connection. Read more👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

🎄Day 4 explores the side of Care Opinion many people never see: the stories shared with us by phone. This season of listening highlights how meaningful it is when someone chooses to share their experience; a gift that helps us all learn and improve care. 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

🎄On Day 5, we’re reflecting on a simple phrase we see again and again on @careopinion.org.uk: “They listened.” Today’s post explores what it means to feel acknowledged, valued and truly heard. Take a look👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

🎄Day 6 is all about the voices behind the stories. Every day, people share experiences that make us pause, reflect, and sometimes feel deeply moved. Our moderation team reads them all and some linger long after. Read the full post 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

🎄On Day 7, our Emma describes her experience at the PEN Awards, reflecting on collaboration, innovation and an unforgettable win for Royal Devon University Hospital Trust. #RDUH www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

🎄On Day 8 we’re heading across the world to Alberta, Canada. Today’s door shares reflections from Sarah’s visit to the @careopinioncanada.bsky.social team: a week of learning, connection and shared purpose as we continue growing our community of listening. 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

🎄On Day 9, we’re highlighting some of our subscribers’ greatest work from 2025 🎄 From milestone story numbers to meaningful changes, this door celebrates how our subscribers are listening to and learning from patients and service users. www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

🎄On Day 10, Mhairi from our moderation team shares a personal reflection on returning to work, embracing change, and explains how she views those changes as the gift of opportunity. 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

🎄 Day 11 is special as we share a blog from our very first team member, @miriamra.bsky.social, looking back on 20 years of @careopinion.org.uk and what it means to build change that lasts. Read the full blog here👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

🎄On Day 12, our final Advent door opens The Gift of Stories. Fraser reflects on what has shaped Care Opinion for 20 years by thanking those who share their experiences, those who respond with care, and those who turn listening into learning and change. 🎁 www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

Have a read of our 2025 Advent Calendar, with great pieces each day from my colleagues and our subscribers 😍 www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

"It's a Christmas we will all remember forever" A very heart-warming story as we approach Christmas Day: www.careopinion.org.uk/1303035 Wishing you all a warm and happy Festive Season! 🎄❄️🎁

On Care Opinion, stories aren’t just good or bad. They’re personal. One story thanked the Asha Centre at #WHSCT and suggested a small change about the butter. The service listened and responded with a change: www.careopinion.org.uk/1389147#1404... Even small changes can have a real impact.

It’s Living Wage Week! 🎉 Care Opinion is proud to be part of the movement of over 16,000 employers making a difference by paying the real Living Wage - because everyone deserves a decent standard of living. Will your organisation join us? Find out more at: www.livingwage.org.uk #LivingWageWeek

Today on World Mental Health Day, we share with you the brave decision this author took to realise and reach out to services for help to understand and aid their recovery #WorldMentalHealthDay Health Day #mentalhealthmatters @rdash-nhs.bsky.social www.careopinion.org.uk/1394744

It’s #WorldValuesDay! At @careopinion.org.uk, our values guide everything we do: Humanity, Innovation, Transparency, Inclusivity, Positivity They’re not just words — they’re how we listen, learn and make care better through stories. #StoriesThatChangeUs #HealthCare

⏳The countdown is on to our Autumn conference 2025! We are excited to share the session titles with you, so you can see what is in store! If you haven't registered, then here is the link events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4feed0... We're excited to see you there! #COconf25

✨ We're excited to announce that our upcoming Autumn Conference will offer a unique chance to hear directly from an author sharing their experience of Care Opinion #COconf25 📖 The Story behind the Story: A Care Opinion author reflection Registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4feed0...

20 Years of Care Opinion!!! Join us on 23rd October for our online conference: Register here 😀 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4feed0...

💬🗨️ How can hospices & palliative care services ask for and use feedback in such a sensitive setting? In our recent webinar, services from across the UK explored this by sharing stories, challenges & ideas on making @careopinion.org.uk work in palliative care: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...