Over 750,000 stories helping us to learn what it is to be human 💜

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

This touching story on Care Opinion is a powerful reminder of how much kindness and reassurance from staff can shape someone’s experience of care. Every moment of humanity matters. 💛 www.careopinion.org.uk/1420786 #PatientExperience #CareOpinion #KindnessInCare

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😀 Encouraging to see this blog from Simon Barnitt at @shpu.bsky.social about the significance of open online patient feedback www.sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk/news/care-op...

A creative author expresses their gratitude to the staff that supported them during their hospital stay, through the medium of poetry! Click to read 'Together they are Heroes' www.careopinion.org.uk/1415485

Treated by @rossdr.bsky.social to my 7 year CO workaversary lunch with @emmaln14.bsky.social & @louscott.bsky.social @careopinion.org.uk Delicious 😋

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

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

Fascinating and thought provoking session around defensiveness and responding on @careopinion.org.uk, with our @jamesfm55.bsky.social, Tom Reader and Alex Gillespie. #COconf25 -this #research chat will be available on our blog, and here are also another 25! 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/info/research

We are delighted to be hearing from Mariska Vernon-Stroud of @nhslothian.bsky.social about the great journey of the health board engaging with the public on @careopinion.org.uk at our conference. #COconf25

Well how fab is this...Mariska from @nhslothian.bsky.social sharing ways in which Care Opinion can be used as a tool for celebration! A few ways in which they celebrate their staff! 🎉 #COconf25

So excited to be hearing from Lisa Townsend from Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation trust, about "the power of data and voice" at the @careopinion.org.uk conference #COconf25

'Care Opinion allows us to see unique perspective' really inspiring presentation from Linda Craig....oh and what an impactful title for a presentation too! #Coconf25

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

Join us for our Autumn Conference on Thursday 23rd October (9am–12:30pm, online & free). 💬 Hear how stories are shaping better care 💬 Learn from the latest research 💬 Connect with colleagues, share ideas, and shape the future of care 👉 Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4feed0...

Our Support Team is always working behind the scenes to make our webinars more engaging and interactive. Check out our latest blog about the workshop we held yesterday & find out how you can sign up for our next session: “How to Tell Your Story with Bear.” 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...

Here are the 2 research papers that we are discussing in our current research chat: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... and journals.lww.com/qmhcjournal/... #COconf25

Such an interesting conversation between @jamesfm55.bsky.social, Prof Ingrid Nembhard and Prof Rachel Grob. Research Chat 25 is now live at #COconf25. "Everybody has a story".

'Narrative can provide depth....' inspiring words from our guest speaker Ingrid Nembhard who joins @jamesfm55.bsky.social and Rachel Grob in our Research chat #COconf25

Now hearing from Natasha at RDASH about the "clunky" patient feedback systems in use before @careopinion.org.uk #coConf25

First session just starting at #COconf25 is about using @careopinion.org.uk in community services events.teams.microsoft.com/event/216e24...

Wonderful to see the creative initiative that the Justice Services in South Lanarkshire have created to gather feedback on Care Opinion - 'Care Opinion Justice Champions'!

So exciting to hear from Natasha Collinson about how Care Opinion has changed the feedback process for @rdash-nhs.bsky.social 👍

“You want to be able to share your opinion freely, especially now in healthcare- to have a voice.” Great press coverage for our friends at @careopinioncanada.bsky.social 👏 rdnewsnow.com/2025/04/20/o...

We’re excited to welcome a new Chair of our Board of Directors here at Care Opinion — Dr Catherine Labinjoh! 👏 @clabinjoh.bsky.social Read our interview with Catherine on our blog👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...

We’re excited to welcome the new Chair of our Board of Directors here at Care Opinion — @clabinjoh.bsky.social 👏 Read our interview with Catherine on our blog👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12... #PatientFeedback #Healthcare #HealthcareFeedback @careopinion.org.uk

🧵 2 of 2 This feature talks about an individual’s feedback that they shared on the Care Opinion Canada platform, and the impact that sharing that has had for them.

🧵 1 of 2 Care Opinion Canada is on the news! We are excited to share that Care Opinion Canada has been featured on CTV news. Click the link to have a watch www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide... or visit Care Opinion Canada at careopinion.ca

🧵3 of 3 ✨ The programme includes: • Pioneering community services from the UK share frontline insights into what it takes to drive meaningful change • Research Chat 24 • A spotlight on Care Opinion Canada – international learning and collaboration • Recognition of our latest Star Responders

🧵2 of 3 This half-day event will explore how listening with purpose can drive meaningful change in health and care. The conference will bring together a range of guest speakers to share insights, experiences, and practical ideas that can inspire action across different levels of care.

🧵1 of 3 Exciting news...the Care Opinion online spring conference registration is now live! Care Opinion: Listening with purpose and taking meaningful action 📍 Online | Thursday 29 May | 1:30pm – 4:55pm Click the link to register for this event events.teams.microsoft.com/event/216e24...

Want to hear from James himself? Take a moment to read his farewell blog - it’s full of gratitude, reflections, and a glimpse of what’s next. Read his blog👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...

Today is @jamesfm55.bsky.social's last day as CEO. After 11+ years of leading with passion, he’s moving into a new role focused on R&D. We’re so lucky he’s staying with us! We can't let today pass without saying a huge THANK YOU for everything James has done to shape Care Opinion.

Today is my last day as CEO at @careopinion.org.uk. Tomorrow I have a new job, as director of R&D at... @careopinion.org.uk! (very excited to start 😃). Short blog: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...

Good afternoon! We wanted to share a recent compliment on @careopinion.org.uk from a patient who injured themselves after falling at home and had a very positive experience with SAS and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde💚 Read it in full: careopinion.org.uk/1323343

🎥 Ever wondered how Care Opinion works? In just 2 minutes, learn how stories make their way from sharing your experience to reaching the health and care teams who can use your feedback to improve. We’ve just hit 700,000 stories, each one helping to create better care. 🔗 vimeo.com/215724873

My reflections on the wonderful medical student presentations, and an end of year thank you to our amazing @careopinion.org.uk team, it's a privilege to work alongside each one of them 💖

Our Sheffield medical students presented their @careopinion.org.uk project reports today. It's always so wonderful hearing what they have learnt from people's stories of care. 💓 #MedEd #FOAMed #MedHums

🔔 On the Seventh Day of Christmas with @careopinion.org.uk, we’re highlighting efforts in health & social care to create inclusive and supportive environments for individuals in secure & mental health settings. Discover how these efforts make a difference. 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

It's getting easier to find the right outpatient clinic at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, thanks to patient feedback via @careopinion.org.uk 👏👏👏 www.careopinion.org.uk/1221453

Very encouraging to see @abhealthservices.bsky.social getting underway with open patient feedback via Care Opinion #Canada ☺️ www.careopinion.ca/75

📢 Don’t miss Stuart’s inspiring blog on RDASH’s journey with @careopinion.org.uk From early doubts to achieving incredible milestones (267 stories and counting) his blog highlights the positive changes & heartfelt stories that have come from embracing feedback. www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...