A huge privilege to have given evidence at the Birth Trauma Inquiry and to support the launch at this event . The report and recommendations will drive the improvements we so desperately need to improve maternity care, and help to reduce Birth Trauma Leigh Day Healthcare

In partnership with Patient Safety Commissioner, Henrietta Hughes, here's our joint blog showing that action on #healthcareinequalities is Win-Win for all
ABPI
Professor Dame Sue Hill
Sue Lacey Bryant FCLIP
NHS Race & Health Observatory
Jacob Lant
Rachel Power
Thea Stein
Sarah Woolnough
Jennifer Dixon
patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/getting-it-rig…

Our statement on the #BirthTraumaInquiry report
patients-association.org.uk/News/listen-to…

A “failure to listen to women when they said something was wrong” was a thread running throughout the testimony. thetimes.co.uk/article/birth-…

Thank you Sky News for inviting me to share my thoughts on the Birth Trauma report:
Women treated as burdens, errors covered up, parents left frustrated - this is unacceptable.
We must prioritise compassionate, safe care for all mothers, especially for those who face appalling

We're running a webinar following the publication of Future Health’s recent report: The Forgotten Majority. This important campaign aims to raise awareness about the every day challenges faced by people with #LongTermHealthConditions .
Sign up for free: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

How helpline is now closed for the bank holiday weekend.

Please share widely - the second year of the Martha Mills Young Writers’ Prize. We’re thrilled to have the wonderful Philip Pullman as a judge - Martha was such a fan of his books

Plans to update the NHS Constitution due today. It's another key document that's published via a press release without the full detail. We know why they do this but it's a poor approach. NHS Confederation view for now while we await the full detail later today.
nhsconfed.org/news/nhs-confe…

This is a v good summary of how Martha’s Rule should work for hospital patients who think they’re in trouble & not being listened to…

M - what’s the Matter?
A - Ask for help
R - receive a Response
T - I Think I’m getting worse
H - I’m not being Heard
A - Act, call this number

If you live in #Wales , think about getting involved with the wonderful LlaisWales!
#PatientPartnership #Health #PatientVoice

In June, our Head of #PatientPartnership , Sarah Tilsed is speaking at Convenzis alongside Royal College of Physicians and NHS England on outpatient transformation. #NHS #OutpatientCare #Health #Partnership

Delighted to be on the panel judging these awards - do get involved in nominating those outstanding staff members

We kick off today’s celebration with #OurHealthHeroes Apprentice of the Year Award & welcome Rachel Power Chief Exec at Patients Association to reveal our Gold, Silver and Bronze winners 🏆

Honoured to be here to celebrate these health heroes - good luck to everyone

We’re eagerly waiting at the QEII Centre for all our guests to arrive at this year’s #OurHealthHeroes Awards!

Thank you to everyone who’s supported us this year 👏🏽

After the outpouring over the weekend, this was an inevitable u-turn imposed on NHSE. Questions need to be asked about the decision-making process that led to such a cack-handed announcement on a Friday afternoon.

You will hear from Phil Whelan about pancreatic cancer Steve will share his expereince of living beyond pancreatic cancer and Bradley & Clare will share their experience of living with inoperable pancreatic cancer & how to live with the knowledge there is no cure #sethslegacy

Booking closes tomorrow morning so if you want to book the last face to face ticket or the online option please book today so many great speakers and content #sethslegacy eventbrite.com/e/seths-legacy…

Royal College of Physicians John Dean Theresa Barnes Rachel Power Patients Association talking about importance of working in partnership with patients and carers in work on #transformingoutpatients - key theme of #quality24 Together to Regenerate Health & Care