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The whole system must Act FAST to get stroke patients the care they need

Emily Heard, a young white woman with curly brown hair tied back, and a big smile.
Wed, 3 May 2023
Emily Heard

Quick access to stroke care makes all the difference to someone’s recovery – time is brain. Thrombectomy is a game-changing treatment for stroke, where a clot is physically removed from the brain. It saves brains, saves money and changes lives. But if a stroke is left too long, people can miss the window treatment entirely. Without addressing gaps in the stroke workforce – we won’t see access to stroke care speeding up.

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Another waiting game? National Voices’ reflections on the Hewitt Review

Kate Jopling, a white woman with short black hair and a big smile.
Wed, 26 April 2023
Kate Jopling

Earlier this month the final report of the Hewitt Review of Integrated Care Systems was published. The report attracted significant attention (and lengthy twitter threads) from health system leaders, but for people who live with long term conditions it can be difficult to draw a line between high-level conversations about health system governance and their day-to-day experience of using health and care services.

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How the Government must prioritise endometriosis care for the 1.5 million

Faye Farthing, a white woman with straight brown hair and a big smile.
Wed, 19 April 2023
Faye Farthing

There’s no denying that endometriosis care desperately needs to improve. With 1.5million women and those assigned female at birth living with endometriosis in the UK, it’s time for the Government to take bold and urgent action to support those with the disease. 

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Can’t Wait: How local campaigning delivers for Parkinson’s

Grace Ogden, a young white woman with long wavy brown hair.
Thu, 13 April 2023
Grace Ogden

Parkinson's UK work across the country to support their community. Locally we've been responding to pressures on health and social care services by trying to protect services and making sure that we're not accepting bare minimum or inadequate care. We're campaigning for better workforce data and an NHS plan that delivers the best we can get.

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Treated as a person, rather than a diagnosis: the importance of personalised care and strategic co-production.

Richard Falvey, a white man with a grey beard and long brown hair tied back, with a big smile.
Wed, 29 March 2023
Richard Falvey

To mark World Bipolar Day, I reflect on how my lived experience of a bipolar diagnosis has shaped my work as an NHS Peer Leader, a National Voices Lived Experience Partner, and a My Life Choices member, and I emphasise the importance of personalised care and strategic co-production.

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I just want to be me: Trans and gender diverse communities access to and experiences of palliative and end of life care

Olivia Warnes, a young white woman with long, wavy, brown hair, and a black high neck top on.
Tue, 21 March 2023
Olivia Warnes

The new report by Hospice UK, I just want to be me, shares trans and gender diverse people’s experiences and perspectives on their palliative and end of life care and identifies ways it can be made more inclusive.

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BSL first approach: Accessible health information is essential in tackling health inequalities for deaf people

Zohra Khan, a young woman with long, curly, dark brown hair, wearing a black top with white spots.
Thu, 16 March 2023
Zohra Khan

In recognition of Sign Language Week, set up to commemorate the first time British Sign Language was acknowledged as a language on 18 March 2003, SignHealth highlights the importance of why we need to do more to achieve health equity for deaf people on its 20th anniversary.

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Why is dementia different for women?

Dr Iain Hartnell, a young white man with short brown hair and a big smile, wearing a purple shirt.
Thu, 9 March 2023
Dr Iain Hartnell

More women are affected by dementia than men. Worldwide, women with dementia outnumber men 2 to 1. Here we discuss the science behind why this might be.

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Now, more than ever, we must uphold human rights in maternity care

Francesca Treadway, a white women with shoulder length brunette hair and bold red lipstick, wearing a black top.
Wed, 8 March 2023
Francesca Treadway

Birthrights champions respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth by protecting human rights. International Women’s Day 2023 falls on Birthrights’ 10th anniversary. Ten years ago, our founders were determined to address the lack of awareness of women and birthing people’s rights through pregnancy and childbirth.

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How The Nest Southwest CIC support their community through the major life transitions

Hazel Acland, a white woman with curly grey and light brown hair and a big smile.
Tue, 7 March 2023
Hazel Acland

Hazel Acland, Founder and Co-Director of The Nest Southwest CIC, explores why International Women's Day is important for their community. She highlights the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women whilst equally acknowledging the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the many challenges that women still face, discussing steps The Nest are taking to overcome stigma and shame surrounding menstruation.

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