1/ Such a pleasure to meet the fantastic multi-disciplinary team at Valley Park Surgery, Croydon, today. All are deeply committed to patients and incredibly passionate about delivering the #COVIDVaccine to the local community.
2/ Every single member of the surgery team has been trained as a vaccinator, and medical assistants Salma, Zainab, Huma and Tasin call patients and talk them through the #COVIDVaccination details, which is a great opportunity to allay any concerns.
3/ Huge thanks to everyone in our fantastic primary care teams across the #NHS, and to all #OurNHSPeople who are playing such a crucial part in protecting colleagues and communities from #COVID19
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Thread 1/5 The publication of england.nhs.uk/publication/wo… is a moment for humble reflection for the #NHS leadership community. While there is evidence of modest improvement, there’s a significant way to go before we eliminate workplace inequality for our ethnic minority colleagues
2/5 Delivering equality of outcome & opportunity is our professional & moral obligation as senior #NHS leaders and where this isn't already happening, we must all be accountable for developing and delivering urgent plans to eliminate inequality @WRES_team@Jenldt@AntonEmmanuel2
3/5 Although there are examples of excellent practice across all WRES indicators, no one #NHS organisation is doing everything well. As set out in england.nhs.uk/publication/we…, each of our organisations must develop measurable strategies to quicken the pace of change @WRES_team
#BlackLivesMatter: a thread. 1/ Like most people of colour, I have experienced #racism, but I've learned more profoundly how it plays out in everyday life since I joined the #NHS.
2/ It’s in the #NHS that I’ve had the privilege of learning from those who care tirelessly for others despite being systematically disadvantaged. Many of us are feeling hurt and hopeless right now. There is some anger. Whatever you are feeling, it is valid.
3/ For years it has fallen to people of colour to educate others, to fight for basic rights and privileges some take for granted. But many are tired. What has happened to #GeorgeFloyd and others has triggered painful memories of personal experiences.