1/ “So often, writers like me are brought onto such projects to tick a box ... we’re often asked to just write about the same things covered by previous writers." @Arabnews asked me why working on @lonelplanet's new Britain guidebook was so important. This thread explains🧵

You deserve this 💯Lisa Gavin a bit of headspace - as a much valued partner of Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) and an ongoing advocate for the needs of people who are homeless & refugees The Queen's Nursing Institute

It might be a Friday but when you’re with Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) refugee & asylum team on a training / strategy day energy levels are high- love this work - this team - never has purpose been clearer Katherine Saunders kssaunders_ Dr Sophie Rowlands Dr Jonathan Leung Angelina Lee Lauren Howes

Sincere thanks to named nurses @WSussexSAB Surrey Safeguarding Adults Board & lead GP who expertly circumnavigated borders - supporting Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) 2 effectively safeguard people at risk - supported learning at its best #safeguarding Sussex Health & Care Dr Sophie Rowlands Dr Jonathan Leung Katherine Saunders

Attending excellent training on #modernslavery staggering scale esp nos of UK minors referrals unspeakably sad but a lot better informed re signs & referral helpline thanks ++ to Unseen Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) Dr Sophie Rowlands Dr Jonathan Leung Katherine Saunders Lisa Gavin

Another great neighbourhood workshop. This time focusing on Redhill, Reigate and Merstham - with residents and partners working together to improve the health and wellbeing of local people, and the delivery of local NHS services.

#PCnetwork Good to be here w. PCN team Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) connections Innovations in Primary Care Kellie Tamkin Natalie Cole Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership Sussex Health & Care listening to solutions & support so PC can continue what it does best for patients Katherine Saunders Katie Archibald Katie Spensley Pramit Patel

Identifying potential in an ambiguous world-there’s always opportunity -thx to Kriss Akabusi MBE differences make us unique- challenging paradigms & the way we do things Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) #PCnetwork Lauren Howes Eva Bangova Jemima Gibson Jeredyne Matthew Cullis Jane Cook QN RN RHV

Grateful to Vikki Gray for a brilliant presentation to clinicians working with vulnerable populations - better informed for it! Fantastic connections and resources shared Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) Dr Sophie Rowlands Eva Bangova Katherine Saunders

Big thank you to Giles York QPM DL @Bangsfood for generously providing tasty pastries for people who won’t otherwise have easy access to Mother’s Day treats. Never underestimate the impact of a simple kind gesture Sussex Aid Together With Refugees 🧡 Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation)

New connections /learnings @SE PH conf- hearing about actions for health inequalities-proud to be here w. Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) equity team Katherine Saunders Eva Bangova @JasPlowright debra balfour health better than 50 yrs ago but progress has drifted & we’ve left some behind…

Aside from speedy response Stripey Stork your attention to detail is impactful -activity packs for children when families under pressure - labelled clothing bags for easy distribution enables health & social care to respond Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) Lisa Gavin Dr Sophie Rowlands Trudy

And now they are the winners of winners ! Well Deserved the work they do for asylum families is outstanding in Surrey. Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership Graham Wareham Rachael Wardell Helen Cook Ian McPherson

Delighted to see our wonderful neighbour & partner -Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership inclusion health team win this award congratulations - so well deserved and never needed more than now! Lisa Gavin Trudy Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) Eva Bangova

Second this Eva Bangova we have benefitted from the inclusion health team expertise Lisa Gavin shared freely for the benefit of people in need regardless of borders Trudy Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) Katherine Saunders Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership Pramit Patel Jane Cook QN RN RHV

worth coming every mile from Surrey to NHS ConfedExpo to hear Julian Mandy Jeff Pathway left buzzing re how Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) can build on excellent work of equity team Katherine Saunders Eva Bangova Excellent @pathway pls can we speak more?

Agree Eva Bangova there’s no substitute for leaving the office & being w. the team ( & on hottest day) no fuss just joining in & then promoting brilliant work you & team do - guaranteed this will drive further opportunities to leave no one behind Katherine Saunders Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation)

Thx to expert Dr Jane Hunt Helen Bamber Foundation 🧡 for spending time training staff on meeting needs of people who’ve experienced ill treatment -extremely informative & well received by Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) we’d love you to come back- fantastic partnership for benefit of patients

Delighted to be here Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation) learning more supporting refugees & asylum seekers w. 2 brilliant colleagues Lauren Howes & zabian - none of us can work in isolation #partnership Sussex Aid Happy Baby Community Jane Cook QN RN RHV Stripey Stork Giles York QPM DL Home-Start UK and so many more

Fantastic opportunity for a GP to lead a fast moving rewarding developing service for refugees and asylum seekers with a dedicated team beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba… Alliance for Better Care CIC (NHS GP Federation)