Eamonn Dunne

“It’s recommended to have an eye test at least every two years”. A yellow graphic with black text. Below is an image of a calendar with ‘Eye test!’ circled on 25 September.

Since it’s National Eye Health Week, it’s a good time to remind you to book an eye test if you’re due one 🗓
Regular eye tests are an important health check for your eyes, even if you have no problems with your vision and don't need glasses.

Have you booked yours?

Looking for a better Scotland If you're affected by sight loss, we're here for you

This National Eye Health Week we're launching our Scottish Parliament election manifesto- Looking for a better Scotland.

8 key areas to improve life for blind and partially sighted people, and prevent sight loss.

Read more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/looking...

#EyeWeek #NEHW #VisionMatters

Let's all do what we can can to improve the accessibility of health and care services please👁️👁️ @pocklington.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social @nhsconfed.org @england.nhs.uk @kathyspetersen.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social @visionaryuk.bsky.social

This graph is titled '% treated within 18 weeks, by ethnicity' With a subtitle of 'Waiting List Minimum Data Set.' The graph shows that 62.38% of people identifying as 'Asian/Asian British,' 61.10% of 'Other ethnic group,' 60.29% of 'Average,' 60.03% 'White,' 59.03% 'Black/African/Caribbean/Black British,' and 58.9% of 'Mixed/multiple ethnic groups' were treated within 18 weeks. Underneath the graph reads: These are averaged percentages. For the full dataset, head to the link provided in this post.

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🚨 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.

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🚨 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.

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📢 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.

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📄 Full report: tinyurl.com/4nnsmsc3

This work was commissioned by NHS South, Central and West (NHS SCW) Commissioning Support Unit.

@healthcreation.bsky.social

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The Core20PLUS Connectors programme, funded by @england.nhs.uk, enables Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to recruit, mobilise, and support influential members of local communities- Connectors- to take practical action to improve health and reduce inequalities in line with the Core20PLUS5.

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This graphic shows a cartoon computer monitor with a webpage showing a blog title of, Advancing racial health equity-the Prostate Cancer UK experience.’ To the left of the blog title is a picture of the author, Chiara De Biase, depicting a woman with short brown hair. Under the title reads the text, ‘Chiara De Biase, Director of Health Services, Equity and Improvement at Prostate UK, shares how Prostate Cancer UK has invested into advancing racial health equity and the work that still needs to be done.' The bottom right of the graphic shows the National Voices logo.

💬 “Advancing racial health equity is a critical and collective responsibility that requires the concerted efforts of us as individuals, communities, organisations like Prostate Cancer UK as well as policymakers.”

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🚀 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.

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New online course titled "Vision Impairment: starting the conversation" Additional text reads: “A free, online course to help non-specialist staff support blind and partially sighted young people. Sign up now.” On the right is a photo of an adult supporting a young girl using tactile resources at a table. The top left features the TPT logo with "Just Launched" below.

You can still sign up for our free online course,Vision Impairment: Starting the Conversation. Perfect for non-specialist staff working with blind or partially sighted students. Flexible, practical, and free. Sign up: https://f.mtr.cool/abwxkizupi

Vacancies announcement for the “Get Set Progress” internship programme. The text reads: "Vacancies! Vacancies!! Get Set Progress Internships are now live. If you’re blind or partially sighted, apply today!" Underneath this texts reads "closing soon" in red. At the top left is the Thomas Pocklington Trust logo. At the bottom is the “Get Set Progress” internship programme logo. The image features a confident woman smiling and standing with arms crossed in an office setting, with colleagues in the

Forget the weather, this matters more. Paid internships for blind & partially sighted people are closing soon.
From software dev to fundraising, roles span the UK. Check all available roles and apply now:https://f.mtr.cool/okvearkonm

Self assessment information. Text reads: “Accessible information isn’t a favour. It’s a standard.” Below, it says: “You shouldn’t have to chase test results or miss appointments because of inaccessible letters. The NHS self-assessment framework is here to help change that.” The Thomas Pocklington Trust logo is at the top.

From 30 June, NHS providers must review and publish how they meet patients’ communication needs. We’re pleased this step will improve access. Visit our page to read more about the framework and what it means for our blind and partially sighted community: https://f.mtr.cool/rcsecqlzso

Our new eye care film is out for #LearningDisabilityWeek

We’re busting myths & showing how people with learning disabilities can get support with eye care.

Thanks to George Webster, our eye care champions & The Village School.

https://www.seeability.org/news/seeability-releases-new-eye-care-film

Stage setting with 4 panel members

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

Fairness and inclusion: how reducing health inequalities will shape the future

You can catch our Chief Executive, @jacoblant.bsky.social, reflecting on the ten-year health plan workstream, ‘I am treated in a fair and inclusive way, irrespective of who I am’.

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📍Exchange Hall - main stage

👉 www.nhsconfedexpo.org/2025-agenda/...

On a white background blue and green rings sit to the bottom left and right corners. The Confed Expo logo is picture top left, and the NHS logo top right. Text reads: Join our session at NHS ConfedExpo. 11 - 12 June 2025 | Manchester Central.

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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👇

On a light blue background a quote from Sharon Brennan, Director of Policy and External Affairs, National Voices, reads: "The 10 Year Plan, alongside the proposal for new health legislation, creates a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get care right for people with long-term conditions, but it needs to be brave enough to put patient experience at the centre of these changes and then be prepared to act on what they tell it.". The Future Health and National Voices logos are pictured in the bottom right corner.

📢We are delighted to share our new report, Working for patients: How improving the experience of patients with long-term conditions can deliver the Government’s Ten Year Health Plan, shaped in partnership with Future Health and commissioned by AbbVie.

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www.nationalvoices.org.uk/publication/...

A list of questions, titled "Five questions to ask this #AgeWithoutLimitsDay". The questions reads: 1. Are we accurately and positively representing older adults in our content? 2. Do we showcase older adults experiencing diverse and realistic experiences of ageing? 3. Do the images and language we use challenge ageist stereotypes? 4. Are we including the voices and experiences of older individuals in our storytelling? 5. Are we using age-positive messaging across our channels today – and every day?

Today is #AgeWithoutLimitsDay! Champion @ageingbetter.bsky.social‬ Age Without Limits campaign within your comms by taking a stand against ageism by asking yourself these five questions. Dive into our recent blog on how you can get involved in the campaign today and beyond: https://bit.ly/3GVJdMT

We’re looking forward to a great first day at #NHSConfedExpo. Pop over to stand E20 to pick up copies of our analysis and reports, grab a tote bag and a have a chat about our latest work.

Stage with screen showing panel members and NHS logo

First session @nhsconfed.org Expo on Prevention of ill-health. 50% of sight loss is preventable- will this be mentioned? @pocklington.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social @bemyeyes.bsky.social @marshadecordova.bsky.social @charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk

Promotional graphic from Thomas Pocklington Trust for a live webinar titled “Let’s Talk Jobs.” A red label says "Live Webinar." The main text reminds viewers to join at 2pm today to learn about the GSP Internship and how it can be a launchpad to a career. The image features a smiling woman in a tan blazer standing confidently in front of a group of people in a meeting room. A prompt at the bottom reads “Sign up now” with an arrow.

Happening today at 2pm: our ‘Let’s Talk Jobs’ webinar with the Employment and Internships teams. As we prepare for a new round of the Get Set Progress internships, join the discussion today to hear how you can benefit and help you into work. Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/vzsibofinn

Group photo of Heather House colleagues celebrating award win.

Heather House won a national nursing award for its work supporting young people with Batten disease – the only home of its kind in the UK.

On #InternationalBattenDiseaseAwarenessDay, we’re proud to celebrate this brilliant team.

Looking forward to discussing how we can improve equity of access to services and #MakeHealthAccessible @pocklington.bsky.social @visionaryuk.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social @healthwatchengland.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social

NHS ConfedExpo speaker announcement. Democratising data and advancing improvements. Speakers: Tim Kelsey, Beamtree; Stacey Hunter, North Tees and Hartlepool and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts; Professor Andy Hardy, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Matthew Swindells, North West London Acute Provider Collaborative.

Learn how to put healthcare insights into action at NHS ConfedExpo.

Join us to find out how The Evolve Collaborative democratises access to timely, modern data analytics in the NHS and empowers clinicians, boards and ops leaders to be curious and drive improvement.

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#NHSConfedExpo

Photo of Retina UK volunteers stood on a stage and smiling at the camera at our 2024 Annual Conference.

@retinauk.bsky.social want to say a huge thank you to every single one of our amazing volunteers.

Your time, compassion and commitment mean the world to us and to everyone in the Retina UK community. 💙

#ThankYouVolunteers #RetinaUK #VolunteersWeek2025

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Meet Volunteer & Engagement Manager, Bel from Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey. She’d like to say thank you for the time generously given by their many volunteers.
Make a difference in your community this #VolunteersWeek
Become a volunteer at sightforsurrey.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

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Thank you so much for the kind words!

The challenges facing the NHS require a radical solution.

The healthcare system is awash with data, but short on actionable insight. There’s too much focus on looking back and not enough looking forwards, scaling and sharing learning to tackle variation.

A new way of working is required.

Please this blog! You can't have equitable access to health and care services without accessible communications. @pocklington.bsky.social @rnib.bsky.social @hannahctweed.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social @visionaryuk.bsky.social @nhsconfed.org @england.nhs.uk @newcastleuni.bsky.social