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During winter, many respiratory viruses are more prevalent. The risk these illnesses pose is higher for people living with long term health conditions. They are more likely to experience more serious symptoms and require hospitalisation. In this blog entry, we will explore the benefits of each vaccine, how to access them and get #WinterStrong.

In this blog, Sue Brown, CEO of the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance, reflects on her experience of working with NHS England to improve services for people living with musculoskeletal conditions.

LGBTQ+ people have always faced stark health inequalities, and it’s no surprise that these are being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Harri Weeks, Stakeholder Engagement Manager for The National LGB&T Partnership explains more about the impact of the virus and lockdown on both LGBTQ+ individuals and the sector that aims to support them.

Charlotte Augst outlines National Voices’ new project which aims to ensure sector voices are heard as the roll-out of social prescribing moves forward.

Katie-Rose, a National Voices’ Lived Experience Partner, reflects on using her lived experience to help shape and analyse our research into patients’ experiences of medical devices outside hospital settings.

Gethyn Williams introduces GoVo, a new national volunteering platform designed to make finding and offering volunteering opportunities simpler, more flexible, and inclusive.

Expectations for this week’s 10 Year Health Plan are sky-high. In October 2024, the Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting launched “the biggest ever national conversation” on the NHS. Charities like ours went out far and wide to talk to our communities, bringing the voices of lived experience and professionals into the conversation.

Director of Policy and External Affairs, Sharon Brennan shares concerns about the safety and treatment of trans people using NHS services in light of proposed changes to the EHRC code of practice.