Thread by @CroakeyNews

The final session for Day 1 #21OPCC - How can #palliativecare get a 'decent crack of the whip' of Universal Health Reform? @ChathamHouse @yates_rob

Universal healthcare reform - #COVID19 could be an opportunity for great change #21OPCC

Defn of Universal Health Coverage = All people receive the quality health services they need without suffering financial hardship #21OPCC

#PalliativeCare should form a part of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) #21OPCC

Three dimensions of UHC include Politics (ie who is covered), Economics (what do people have to pay?) and Health (ie what svcs are covered) #21OPCC

Discussions about extending health coverage are inherently political, and similar sentiments to @NaheedD, @yates_rob says #palliativecare workers need to get involved #21OPCC

Health financing should be done according to one's ability to pay, ie. wealthy people contribute more #21OPCC

UHC requires public financing to be successful #21OPCC

"Public financing is the future of health, and the future of #palliativecare too" - @yates_rob #21OPCC

Palliative Care fits into UHC as people with life limiting illness require high needs #healthcare #21OPCC

How can we ensure #PalliativeCare will be covered properly in UHC benefit packages? @yates_rob asks. Advocacy, fight inequities and injustices, increase evidence and research are some ways to help ensure it's covered appropriately #21OPCC

#21OPCC

Pandemic been an "almighty" shock to the world, healthcare. "Health has never been more in the headlines" - @yates_rob

Virus impacts everyone - there is a demand for universal entitlements #21OPCC

#Healthcare is at the top of the agenda of every leader as a result of #COVID19. Some have done well, some haven't #21OPCC

Times of crisis often lead to health reforms. Talks about how the @NHSuk launched after WW2. #21OPCC

#COVID19 could be a catalyst for change to UHC #21OPCC

What is the opportunity for #palliativecare? - #COVID19 has exposed critical gaps in all health systems incl #palliativecare #21OPCC

High-need vulnerable populations, incl those needing #palliativecare have not received the care that they need and deserve in the past 18 months #21OPCC

Inevitable there will be increased spending in #publichealth spending #21OPCC

Now is the time to be advocating for rises in #palliativecare funding #21OPCC

Ally with others advocating for UHC reforms, rather than advocate on own - collaboration is so important #21OPCC

#21OPCC Q&A
Q - Thoughts on UHC reform for First Nations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders?
A - Principles are the same, but needs may be different. Political activism required to advocate for needs #21OPCC

#21OPCC Q&A
Q - You want people to get political. What is your advice for people in getting started?
A - Be brave, get involved, join a political party, campaign, run for office. So many health workers make very effective politicians. #21OPCC