Ben Simms
@bensimms65.bsky.social
CEO @globalhealthpart.bsky.social. Health is global. Passionate about overseas aid but looking beyond. Vice-Chair BBC Charity Appeals Committee. Fellow of the RSA.
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This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, Sanofi shines a light on our partnership in Zambia & Uganda - training 1,000+ health workers to improve early diagnosis & care.
Read the story: www.impact.sanofi/news/miscell...
#GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #GHPImpact
Read the story: www.impact.sanofi/news/miscell...
#GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #GHPImpact
Scaling Hope: 1,000 Health Workers, 800,000 Women, One Pink October Mission
www.impact.sanofi
October 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, Sanofi shines a light on our partnership in Zambia & Uganda - training 1,000+ health workers to improve early diagnosis & care.
Read the story: www.impact.sanofi/news/miscell...
#GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #GHPImpact
Read the story: www.impact.sanofi/news/miscell...
#GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #GHPImpact
'The number of reports by nurses of racist incidents at work has risen by 55% over 3 years' @rcn.org.uk. Totally unacceptable & one of the many reasons @globalhealthpart.bsky.social works so hard to celebrate (& thank) the #ExpertsInOurMidst #StandAgainstRacism www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Racist incidents against UK nurses surge by 55%
Royal College of Nursing calls on government to stop using anti-migrant rhetoric, which it says emboldens racist behaviour
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October 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
'The number of reports by nurses of racist incidents at work has risen by 55% over 3 years' @rcn.org.uk. Totally unacceptable & one of the many reasons @globalhealthpart.bsky.social works so hard to celebrate (& thank) the #ExpertsInOurMidst #StandAgainstRacism www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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More than 355,000 NHS workers are urging the UK Government to honour its £1bn pledge to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB & Malaria.
Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
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October 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
More than 355,000 NHS workers are urging the UK Government to honour its £1bn pledge to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB & Malaria.
Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
This letter 👇shows strength of feeling among #NHS professionals. They know just how important UK investments in strengthening health systems globally r: building peaceful societies & helping to prevent the spread of diseases that impact our health #UKAid www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This letter 👇shows strength of feeling among #NHS professionals. They know just how important UK investments in strengthening health systems globally r: building peaceful societies & helping to prevent the spread of diseases that impact our health #UKAid www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Incredibly intense week in Nairobi, advancing discussions on #antimicrobialstewardship together with @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social & host of partners we have worked with over 7 years & 9 countries through #CwPAMS @globalhealthpart.bsky.social & @cwpharmacists.bsky.social programme. Power of #ukaid
October 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Incredibly intense week in Nairobi, advancing discussions on #antimicrobialstewardship together with @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social & host of partners we have worked with over 7 years & 9 countries through #CwPAMS @globalhealthpart.bsky.social & @cwpharmacists.bsky.social programme. Power of #ukaid
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🌍 Today we’re partnering with Moorfields Eye Hospital to celebrate internationally trained colleagues whose experience strengthens the NHS every day.
#ExpertsInOurMidst shows how global partnerships make healthcare better for everyone.
#GlobalHealth #NHS #Inclusion
#ExpertsInOurMidst shows how global partnerships make healthcare better for everyone.
#GlobalHealth #NHS #Inclusion
October 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🌍 Today we’re partnering with Moorfields Eye Hospital to celebrate internationally trained colleagues whose experience strengthens the NHS every day.
#ExpertsInOurMidst shows how global partnerships make healthcare better for everyone.
#GlobalHealth #NHS #Inclusion
#ExpertsInOurMidst shows how global partnerships make healthcare better for everyone.
#GlobalHealth #NHS #Inclusion
‘Uganda–UK Health Summit celebrates partnerships and innovation’ Very pleased that @globalhealthpart.bsky.social collaborated FCDO & Ugandan Ministry of Health on this important 🇺🇬🇬🇧 event 🙏 www.gov.uk/government/n...
Uganda–UK Health Summit celebrates partnerships and innovation
The British High Commission in Kampala hosted senior policymakers, health professionals, diaspora leaders, and development partners to strengthen partnerships.
www.gov.uk
October 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
‘Uganda–UK Health Summit celebrates partnerships and innovation’ Very pleased that @globalhealthpart.bsky.social collaborated FCDO & Ugandan Ministry of Health on this important 🇺🇬🇬🇧 event 🙏 www.gov.uk/government/n...
An honour to have met Rt. Hon Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja this week, discussing #HealthPartnerships between Uganda & UK together with High Commissioner, H.E Nimisha Madhvani. Vital encouragement in very challenging context #globalNHS #QualityUHC #ExpertsInOurMidst
October 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
An honour to have met Rt. Hon Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja this week, discussing #HealthPartnerships between Uganda & UK together with High Commissioner, H.E Nimisha Madhvani. Vital encouragement in very challenging context #globalNHS #QualityUHC #ExpertsInOurMidst
I am full of gratitude for the wisdom & direction of H.E Ambassador Catherine Karemu, Kenya’s High Commissioner this morning, given as I prep for @globalhealthpart.bsky.social’s #globalhealth events in Nairobi with @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social next month. #HealthPartnerships #CwPAMS #globalNHS #AMR
September 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I am full of gratitude for the wisdom & direction of H.E Ambassador Catherine Karemu, Kenya’s High Commissioner this morning, given as I prep for @globalhealthpart.bsky.social’s #globalhealth events in Nairobi with @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social next month. #HealthPartnerships #CwPAMS #globalNHS #AMR
Agreed 👇👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Nigel Farage’s deportation plan would break up the NHS | Letters
Letters: The Reform UK leader’s threat to abolish indefinite leave to remain would be devastating for the health service, writes Danny McCloskey. Plus letters from Ian K Watson, Jan Syska and Derek Ro...
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Agreed 👇👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
An extremely positive day spent with www.ldid.org. Present in a professional capacity. Inspired in a personal capacity... The UK "has lost moral leadership" Lord Oates... "This is a crisis & @libdems.org.uk are best placed to fight back" @monicaharding.bsky.social. Well... yes & yes, no?
Lib Dems in International Development
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September 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
An extremely positive day spent with www.ldid.org. Present in a professional capacity. Inspired in a personal capacity... The UK "has lost moral leadership" Lord Oates... "This is a crisis & @libdems.org.uk are best placed to fight back" @monicaharding.bsky.social. Well... yes & yes, no?
"In many areas of the UK–from East London to Leicester to Leeds–international staff are the #NHS. For diverse communities, their cultural insight can mean the difference between a patient engaging with care or slipping through the cracks." #globalNHS #HealthPartnerships www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/po...
Political calls to cut immigration are a red flag for the NHS
The NHS relies on global talent. Restricting migration risks staff shortages, longer waits, and poorer care for patients across the UK, writes Ben Simms
www.hsj.co.uk
September 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"In many areas of the UK–from East London to Leicester to Leeds–international staff are the #NHS. For diverse communities, their cultural insight can mean the difference between a patient engaging with care or slipping through the cracks." #globalNHS #HealthPartnerships www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/po...
"The 2021 military coup in #Myanmar has devastated the nursing profession, reversing a decade of fragile progress and exposing the vulnerability of healthcare systems in politically unstable contexts." Congrats @rcn.org.uk @rcpch.bsky.social on your support. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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September 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"The 2021 military coup in #Myanmar has devastated the nursing profession, reversing a decade of fragile progress and exposing the vulnerability of healthcare systems in politically unstable contexts." Congrats @rcn.org.uk @rcpch.bsky.social on your support. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
I am grateful to Primrose Magala for allowing me to celebrate her achievements in this blog @hsj.co.uk. Truly, one of the #ExpertsInOurMidst. An outstanding individual improving life for patients at home here in the UK, & at home, there in Uganda. Thank you Primrose. 🙏 #globalNHS
"The #NHS has always been a global story. It’s time we told it that way - with pride, pragmatism, and a plan rooted in achieving the best outcomes for UK patients." My blog in
@hsj.co.uk #ExpertsInOurMidst #ONHSWD #HealthPartnerships #QualityUHC www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/po...
@hsj.co.uk #ExpertsInOurMidst #ONHSWD #HealthPartnerships #QualityUHC www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/po...
Political calls to cut immigration are a red flag for the NHS
The NHS relies on global talent. Restricting migration risks staff shortages, longer waits, and poorer care for patients across the UK, writes Ben Simms
www.hsj.co.uk
September 18, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I am grateful to Primrose Magala for allowing me to celebrate her achievements in this blog @hsj.co.uk. Truly, one of the #ExpertsInOurMidst. An outstanding individual improving life for patients at home here in the UK, & at home, there in Uganda. Thank you Primrose. 🙏 #globalNHS
"The #NHS has always been a global story. It’s time we told it that way - with pride, pragmatism, and a plan rooted in achieving the best outcomes for UK patients." My blog in
@hsj.co.uk #ExpertsInOurMidst #ONHSWD #HealthPartnerships #QualityUHC www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/po...
@hsj.co.uk #ExpertsInOurMidst #ONHSWD #HealthPartnerships #QualityUHC www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/po...
Political calls to cut immigration are a red flag for the NHS
The NHS relies on global talent. Restricting migration risks staff shortages, longer waits, and poorer care for patients across the UK, writes Ben Simms
www.hsj.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"The #NHS has always been a global story. It’s time we told it that way - with pride, pragmatism, and a plan rooted in achieving the best outcomes for UK patients." My blog in
@hsj.co.uk #ExpertsInOurMidst #ONHSWD #HealthPartnerships #QualityUHC www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/po...
@hsj.co.uk #ExpertsInOurMidst #ONHSWD #HealthPartnerships #QualityUHC www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/po...
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💡 “NCDs are the leading cause of death worldwide, yet remain under-prioritised. Prevention, early detection and care must be embedded in strong primary health systems.”
– Louise McGrath of @globalhealthpart.bsky.social.
The UK must step up.
✍️ Add your voice: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#LeadOnNCDs
– Louise McGrath of @globalhealthpart.bsky.social.
The UK must step up.
✍️ Add your voice: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#LeadOnNCDs
September 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
💡 “NCDs are the leading cause of death worldwide, yet remain under-prioritised. Prevention, early detection and care must be embedded in strong primary health systems.”
– Louise McGrath of @globalhealthpart.bsky.social.
The UK must step up.
✍️ Add your voice: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#LeadOnNCDs
– Louise McGrath of @globalhealthpart.bsky.social.
The UK must step up.
✍️ Add your voice: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#LeadOnNCDs
'Postpartum psychosis - maternal mental health and support.' Just finished listening to another hugely important podcast from Theo Clarke. Particularly moving to hear Sally MacWils share her own experience. Thank you. podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcast/s...
S1 Ep10: Postpartum psychosis- maternal mental health and support
Podcast Episode · Breaking the taboo · 20/03/2025 · 46m
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September 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
'Postpartum psychosis - maternal mental health and support.' Just finished listening to another hugely important podcast from Theo Clarke. Particularly moving to hear Sally MacWils share her own experience. Thank you. podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcast/s...
Enormous pleasure to have joined Prof Mala Rao @parthaskar.bsky.social @gjsathyamoorthy.bsky.social yesterday. Grateful for the rigour of the #MWRES analysis as to how racism plays out across the #NHS. Vital alignment for @globalhealthpart.bsky.social as we develop our #ExpertsInOurMidst programme
September 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Enormous pleasure to have joined Prof Mala Rao @parthaskar.bsky.social @gjsathyamoorthy.bsky.social yesterday. Grateful for the rigour of the #MWRES analysis as to how racism plays out across the #NHS. Vital alignment for @globalhealthpart.bsky.social as we develop our #ExpertsInOurMidst programme
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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) cause 75% of deaths worldwide. Health systems can’t tackle this crisis without strong workforces. 🧑⚕️
Our new policy brief sets out 4 priorities to change this,
read it here: www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/wp-content/u...
Our new policy brief sets out 4 priorities to change this,
read it here: www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/wp-content/u...
www.globalhealthpartnerships.org
September 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) cause 75% of deaths worldwide. Health systems can’t tackle this crisis without strong workforces. 🧑⚕️
Our new policy brief sets out 4 priorities to change this,
read it here: www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/wp-content/u...
Our new policy brief sets out 4 priorities to change this,
read it here: www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/wp-content/u...
Fantastic to be in Cardiff with @globalhealthpart.bsky.social Cymru volunteers. Packed conference centre & wide ranging discussions exploring the connections between Wales & the world. #ghpc2025 #HealthPartnerships hubcymruafrica.wales/event/ghpc2025/
Global Health Partnerships Cymru Conference 2025 | Hub Cymru Africa
Our keynote health conference for the global solidarity sector is returning this year on Monday the 8th of September in Cardiff.
hubcymruafrica.wales
September 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Fantastic to be in Cardiff with @globalhealthpart.bsky.social Cymru volunteers. Packed conference centre & wide ranging discussions exploring the connections between Wales & the world. #ghpc2025 #HealthPartnerships hubcymruafrica.wales/event/ghpc2025/
You have been a fantastic champion for #Myanmar during your time with #FCDO
@catherinewestmp.bsky.social. Thank you.
@catherinewestmp.bsky.social. Thank you.
September 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
You have been a fantastic champion for #Myanmar during your time with #FCDO
@catherinewestmp.bsky.social. Thank you.
@catherinewestmp.bsky.social. Thank you.
Congrats @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social on appointment. Your workload @fcdo-answers.bsky.social is enormous but this is yr opportunity to re-set @teamlabouruk.bsky.social fiscal & intellectual discourse on #UKAid, to re-establish UK's moral credibility globally after 14 months. @labourcid.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Congrats @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social on appointment. Your workload @fcdo-answers.bsky.social is enormous but this is yr opportunity to re-set @teamlabouruk.bsky.social fiscal & intellectual discourse on #UKAid, to re-establish UK's moral credibility globally after 14 months. @labourcid.bsky.social
This morning I have travelled from the Philippines to Poland via Iran. How so? I had a 30 minute appointment at an #NHS hospital. Where would the NHS be without its internationally recruited staff?Thanks to each & every one. #globalNHS #ONHSWD #NHSInternational #ExpertsInOurMidst
September 5, 2025 at 7:56 AM
This morning I have travelled from the Philippines to Poland via Iran. How so? I had a 30 minute appointment at an #NHS hospital. Where would the NHS be without its internationally recruited staff?Thanks to each & every one. #globalNHS #ONHSWD #NHSInternational #ExpertsInOurMidst
Congratulations Julian Rosser on your appointment as Head of @hubcymruafrica.wales hubcymruafrica.wales/news/julian-.... I very much look forward to celebrating with you in person this Monday at “Transforming Policy: Advocacy for Global Health Equality” hubcymruafrica.wales/event/ghpc20...
Julian Rosser appointed as the new Head of Hub Cymru Africa | Hub Cymru Africa
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September 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Congratulations Julian Rosser on your appointment as Head of @hubcymruafrica.wales hubcymruafrica.wales/news/julian-.... I very much look forward to celebrating with you in person this Monday at “Transforming Policy: Advocacy for Global Health Equality” hubcymruafrica.wales/event/ghpc20...
V excited to be contributing to this conference in Cardiff in September, organised with @hubcymruafrica.wales. Join us! I'll be asking how #EquitablePartnerships can reshape #UKAid in a way that advances #healthequity both at home & overseas.
hubcymruafrica.wales/event/ghpc20...
hubcymruafrica.wales/event/ghpc20...
Global Health Partnerships Cymru Conference 2025 | Hub Cymru Africa
hubcymruafrica.wales
August 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
V excited to be contributing to this conference in Cardiff in September, organised with @hubcymruafrica.wales. Join us! I'll be asking how #EquitablePartnerships can reshape #UKAid in a way that advances #healthequity both at home & overseas.
hubcymruafrica.wales/event/ghpc20...
hubcymruafrica.wales/event/ghpc20...