Today is #WorldArthritisDay – raising awareness of the existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. Learn more about the impact of #osteoarthritis and how you can manage it on the The Joint Action Podcast 🦴 podcast

September is Pain Awareness Month! Follow The British Pain Society for resources & information focusing on a unified approach across the UK to improve pain management, raise awareness & empower those affected britishpainsociety.org/resources/pain… #PainAwarenessMonth

Seems that it's not just me seeing this narrative then...

"We are working with Professional Standards Authority to engage patients in their review of standards. You can find out more, and register your interest here: buff.ly/3ZFSZdl

Today we’ve launched our long read outlining what we think the government's 10-year health plan should focus on to help the #NHS do more to tackle #HealthInequalities. Here Sarah Woolnough gives an overview of this work - read the piece in full here: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Invaluable read that highlights the need for the NHS to listen, build trust and share power with people and communities and dismantle hierarchical ways of working through sharing decision making #StartwithPeople

Need healthcare advice? Access support and NHS medicines for seven common health conditions directly from your local pharmacy through the Pharmacy First service. Ask your local pharmacy for more information about this free NHS service.

For change agents, our ability to influence without authority is a key issue because the impact we create is tied to it. So I appreciated this article which sets out five approaches to influence: 1) State your intentions explicitly (because if you don't others may create a

There is a new website enabling you to find #NHS volunteering opportunities near to you - ow.ly/a9Z850TSiTP

Intresting read: key lessons on reshaping the workforce ⬇️Please consider sharing.

Would you please spare a few minutes and share your experiences of cancer services and support in Suffolk and north east Essex with Healthwatch Suffolk - it would be much appreciated. Do so by Jan 27 and do please share. Go here - ow.ly/Vx1z50UKgj0

Despite living in an era when health information is readily available online, a report from the Patient Information Forum (PIF) has found half of UK adults struggle to access trusted information. Find out more in Director of PIF, Sophie Randall's blog. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

The NHS Fitness Studio is free and features 23 instructor-led videos ranging from 10 to 45 minutes, helping you to keep active and healthy. Choose from wake up workout, postnatal yoga, pilates for back pain, raise your heart rate and many more - ow.ly/tEwB50UHtGz

Have you EVER HAD AN ANAESTHETIC? What should be studied by those studying anaesthetics? What matters to PATIENTS? I’m in a small group researching WHICH FACTORS SHOULD BE ROUTINELY REPORTED IN ANAESTHETIC AIRWAY STUDIES A simple survey will take 15 mins - repeated in a month

📢CPOC is developing seven pages dedicated to preoperative optimisation proven to reduce complications by up to 50% for patients. The pages provide resources for clinicians to support patients to improve their outcomes. ➡️View the first 5 pages here: cpoc.org.uk/guidelines-and…

Are you interested in representing the patient voice on the CPOC Board and leading a team of patient reps? We are now recruiting for our next CPOC Patient Lead to ensure the patient voice is at the centre of our work. Closing: 09 May 2025 Info: cpoc.org.uk/get-involved/v…

Please do look at this and help us with dementia research

We published the final page of preop optimisation intervention series. The 7th page is on Assessment, Optimisation & Shared Decision Making. It provides principles to help all periop staff who support patients with co-existing conditions. 👉 ow.ly/aTnb50VoYUr

We're looking ahead to Patient Participation Group Awareness Week (31 May - 6 June). PPGs: ✅ Share ideas and feedback ✅ Support practice and PPG initiatives ✅ Help shape services for all patients Contact your local GP practice to learn more or visit napp.org.uk

Have your say on the future of urgent health and care services, share your views via an online or paper survey or the "Magic Wand Ideas Board". Urgent care includes NHS 111, out-of-hours GP services, pharmacies & dentists. Go here - letstalksnee.co.uk/urgent-care