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Oct 20, 2021 8 tweets 3 min read
On behalf of our members in England, we’re calling on @BorisJohnson to enact ‘Plan B’ of the Government’s winter strategy without delay to help keep people well and avoid the NHS becoming overwhelmed this winter.

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Plan B would see actions like

😷mandatory face coverings in certain settings
💉vaccine certificates
📢increased public comms
🏡and more home-working being rolled out.

Why wait for a crisis to happen before this action is taken here?

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Jul 19, 2021 4 tweets 2 min read
We are pleased to announce the election of nurse clinical director Kathryn Dalby-Welsh (@DalbyWelsh) as Vice Chair of our #PCNnetwork board. 1/4 Kat feels that by choosing a member of the wider PCN team, a strong message is being sent that our board is progressive in its vision, recognises that PCNs are vessels for integration, collaboration + are able to view the wider horizon that encompass all that is primary care 2/4
Jul 19, 2021 12 tweets 8 min read
We are proud to launch our new #NotTooMuchToMask initiative today, in a show of solidarity with everyone who wants to continue protecting themselves and others after now that the remaining COVID-19 restrictions have lifted in England.

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nhsconfed.org/not-too-much-t… We have come so far. Vaccinations are making life safer but not everyone is protected and the threat of coronavirus is still here. We have brought together a number of leading bodies to help us all to stay safe and support the NHS

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Aug 4, 2020 11 tweets 8 min read
Over the past few months, #communityhealthservices have stepped up & shown their expertise, flexibility & resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges.

Our Community Network report highlights their critical contribution

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@NHSProviders 1/11 As the report shows through numerous case studies, our community staff have adapted, transformed and delivered essential services during the most demanding and difficult time of their careers. Some key points 👇

@NHSProviders | #Communityhealthservices

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Jul 30, 2020 9 tweets 2 min read
Today,@NHSEngland has published the NHS People Plan. Here’s some thoughts from our chief executive @NHSC_Niall

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We welcome this Plan which has been a long time coming.

Our staff are our greatest asset and if any evidence were needed of their dedication and commitment the terrible trauma of this pandemic has provided cast-iron proof of that.

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Jun 26, 2020 10 tweets 4 min read
We are proud to launch the Health and Care LGBTQ+ Leaders Network to transform the NHS so that members of the LGBTQ+ community can be assured of equal treatment, receive the best care and work in an inclusive environment where they can thrive. 1/10

nhsconfed.org/news/2020/06/n… The Health and Care LGBTQ+ Leaders Network is made up of both LGBTQ+ leaders & allies from a range of roles, skills & backgrounds across health and care and will provide a platform for the community to listen, share and engage with their peers and allies.

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