Anna Rarity
@annararity.bsky.social
Improving experiences
of care working with health services and people and communities. Lead for NHSE Cancer Experience of Care Improvement Collab. Cancer Experience of Care Programme Manager, at NHS England nouns she/her. All views my own
of care working with health services and people and communities. Lead for NHSE Cancer Experience of Care Improvement Collab. Cancer Experience of Care Programme Manager, at NHS England nouns she/her. All views my own
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Anna Rarity
@annararity.bsky.social
· Dec 13
🔵Only 36% of parents/carers felt hospital Wi-Fi met their needs, per #NHS U16 #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey 2023. Samantha Luk's experience highlights this issue. Watch & share 👉 bit.ly/HenrysWiFI
#PickerInsights #PickerEurope #NHS #NHSEngland #PersonCentredCare
#PickerInsights #PickerEurope #NHS #NHSEngland #PersonCentredCare
A pleasure to work with Henry's mum Sam & Davina at North West Children's Cancer ODN 2 create Henry's Wifi Legacy. It mattered to Henry & it matters to other children, yp, carers & families.Please share & support improvements in WiFi in hospitals. Story contains emotionally challenging content.
Great to be presenting alongside Gemma & Michelle @ukons.bsky.social Lead Cancer Nurse meeting this morning. Previous project team leads part of Cancer #ExpOfCare Cancer Collab cohort 5 which focused on pre-existing conditions (mental health, learning disability, autism & dementia)
June 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Great to be presenting alongside Gemma & Michelle @ukons.bsky.social Lead Cancer Nurse meeting this morning. Previous project team leads part of Cancer #ExpOfCare Cancer Collab cohort 5 which focused on pre-existing conditions (mental health, learning disability, autism & dementia)
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Acosia Nyanin, Deputy Chief Nurse for England, addresses our @ukons.bsky.social National Lead Cancer Nurse meeting today. Tells us about the shift of emphasis to dealing with health inequalities and care pathways at ICB level.
June 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Acosia Nyanin, Deputy Chief Nurse for England, addresses our @ukons.bsky.social National Lead Cancer Nurse meeting today. Tells us about the shift of emphasis to dealing with health inequalities and care pathways at ICB level.
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Don't forget the deadline is this Friday to share your story! 📖
Send your answers to the below questions to ukons@media1productions.co.uk with 2-3 photos to compliment your story.
#20YearsUKONS #UKONS2025
Send your answers to the below questions to ukons@media1productions.co.uk with 2-3 photos to compliment your story.
#20YearsUKONS #UKONS2025
May 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Don't forget the deadline is this Friday to share your story! 📖
Send your answers to the below questions to ukons@media1productions.co.uk with 2-3 photos to compliment your story.
#20YearsUKONS #UKONS2025
Send your answers to the below questions to ukons@media1productions.co.uk with 2-3 photos to compliment your story.
#20YearsUKONS #UKONS2025
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Do you want to know more about lung cancer screening, now rolling out in Warrington?
The event is being held at Orford Jubilee Hub on Wednesday, June 11th from 10am to 12 noon, and the team can give you all the info you need.
Lung Cancer Screening can catch problems early, when it's easier to treat.
The event is being held at Orford Jubilee Hub on Wednesday, June 11th from 10am to 12 noon, and the team can give you all the info you need.
Lung Cancer Screening can catch problems early, when it's easier to treat.
May 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Do you want to know more about lung cancer screening, now rolling out in Warrington?
The event is being held at Orford Jubilee Hub on Wednesday, June 11th from 10am to 12 noon, and the team can give you all the info you need.
Lung Cancer Screening can catch problems early, when it's easier to treat.
The event is being held at Orford Jubilee Hub on Wednesday, June 11th from 10am to 12 noon, and the team can give you all the info you need.
Lung Cancer Screening can catch problems early, when it's easier to treat.
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Feedback from patients helps the NHS improve and give patients what they need.
If you treated for cancer during April, May or June 2025, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey later in the year.
For more information, please go to www.ncpes.co.uk
If you treated for cancer during April, May or June 2025, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey later in the year.
For more information, please go to www.ncpes.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Feedback from patients helps the NHS improve and give patients what they need.
If you treated for cancer during April, May or June 2025, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey later in the year.
For more information, please go to www.ncpes.co.uk
If you treated for cancer during April, May or June 2025, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey later in the year.
For more information, please go to www.ncpes.co.uk
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OK, I’ve watched all of the Spurs content now and I’ve decided that this is my favourite video. It sums up the night so perfectly.
Pape Matar Sarr unable to watch as the seconds tick down followed by an explosion of joy at the final whistle. ❤️
Pape Matar Sarr unable to watch as the seconds tick down followed by an explosion of joy at the final whistle. ❤️
May 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
OK, I’ve watched all of the Spurs content now and I’ve decided that this is my favourite video. It sums up the night so perfectly.
Pape Matar Sarr unable to watch as the seconds tick down followed by an explosion of joy at the final whistle. ❤️
Pape Matar Sarr unable to watch as the seconds tick down followed by an explosion of joy at the final whistle. ❤️
COYS! Fabulous trophy parade, deep joy... Spurs Champions!
May 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
COYS! Fabulous trophy parade, deep joy... Spurs Champions!
Thanks for presenting at our celebration event! Appreciated your support throughout alongside @TheKingsFund and @HealthwatchE #cancercollab in our work to improve experience of care
At the NHS England Cancer Improvement Collaborative event this AM talking all about the work they’ve been doing to improve admin! I’m sharing the findings of @nationalvoices.bsky.social @healthwatchengland.bsky.social @thekingsfund.bsky.social joint “Lost in the System” report.
Check out the view!
Check out the view!
May 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Thanks for presenting at our celebration event! Appreciated your support throughout alongside @TheKingsFund and @HealthwatchE #cancercollab in our work to improve experience of care
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If you’ve not see the report before here it is - www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-....
We set the scene for the scale of the admin challenge in the NHS, and the impact it’s having on patient experience, perceptions of waste in the NHS and affecting future health seeking behaviour.
We set the scene for the scale of the admin challenge in the NHS, and the impact it’s having on patient experience, perceptions of waste in the NHS and affecting future health seeking behaviour.
Lost In The System: The Need For Better NHS Admin | The King's Fund
2 out of 3 people say they've had a problem with NHS admin in the past year. We explore the impact these experiences is having on public perceptions of the NHS and what could be done to make things be...
www.kingsfund.org.uk
May 20, 2025 at 7:57 AM
If you’ve not see the report before here it is - www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-....
We set the scene for the scale of the admin challenge in the NHS, and the impact it’s having on patient experience, perceptions of waste in the NHS and affecting future health seeking behaviour.
We set the scene for the scale of the admin challenge in the NHS, and the impact it’s having on patient experience, perceptions of waste in the NHS and affecting future health seeking behaviour.
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At the NHS England Cancer Improvement Collaborative event this AM talking all about the work they’ve been doing to improve admin! I’m sharing the findings of @nationalvoices.bsky.social @healthwatchengland.bsky.social @thekingsfund.bsky.social joint “Lost in the System” report.
Check out the view!
Check out the view!
May 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
At the NHS England Cancer Improvement Collaborative event this AM talking all about the work they’ve been doing to improve admin! I’m sharing the findings of @nationalvoices.bsky.social @healthwatchengland.bsky.social @thekingsfund.bsky.social joint “Lost in the System” report.
Check out the view!
Check out the view!
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Thank you @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social for your support for physical activity in cancer: “The evidence is clear that exercise can play a vital role in preparing patients for treatment & supporting their rehabilitation […], helping to improve recovery”
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05...
NHS will tell cancer patients to try yoga and Nordic walking
Move to get people fitter to fight disease and withstand treatment side effects could save health service millions
www.telegraph.co.uk
May 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Thank you @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social for your support for physical activity in cancer: “The evidence is clear that exercise can play a vital role in preparing patients for treatment & supporting their rehabilitation […], helping to improve recovery”
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05...
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Join us today for Experience of Care Week 2025: "Building the Foundation" aims to share best practices and foster collaboration across our healthcare system.
Today's session stats at 3pm with Jason Wolf & Stacy Palmer, The Beryl Institute #HOPENetwork #ExpofCare Book 👇
www.events.england.nhs.uk
Today's session stats at 3pm with Jason Wolf & Stacy Palmer, The Beryl Institute #HOPENetwork #ExpofCare Book 👇
www.events.england.nhs.uk
NHS England Events
www.events.england.nhs.uk
April 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Join us today for Experience of Care Week 2025: "Building the Foundation" aims to share best practices and foster collaboration across our healthcare system.
Today's session stats at 3pm with Jason Wolf & Stacy Palmer, The Beryl Institute #HOPENetwork #ExpofCare Book 👇
www.events.england.nhs.uk
Today's session stats at 3pm with Jason Wolf & Stacy Palmer, The Beryl Institute #HOPENetwork #ExpofCare Book 👇
www.events.england.nhs.uk
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The NHS wants patients to have a good experience of care - getting feedback helps it improve.
If you're being treated for cancer, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey later this year.
Please take part.
See www.ncpes.co.uk
If you're being treated for cancer, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey later this year.
Please take part.
See www.ncpes.co.uk
April 16, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The NHS wants patients to have a good experience of care - getting feedback helps it improve.
If you're being treated for cancer, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey later this year.
Please take part.
See www.ncpes.co.uk
If you're being treated for cancer, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey later this year.
Please take part.
See www.ncpes.co.uk
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We want to listen and learn from the experiences of young people diagnosed with cancer to improve the care and support the NHS provides.
Take part in the #U16CancerPatientSurvey to help us develop cancer services for children and young people.
www.under16cancerexperiencesurvey.co.uk
Take part in the #U16CancerPatientSurvey to help us develop cancer services for children and young people.
www.under16cancerexperiencesurvey.co.uk
April 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We want to listen and learn from the experiences of young people diagnosed with cancer to improve the care and support the NHS provides.
Take part in the #U16CancerPatientSurvey to help us develop cancer services for children and young people.
www.under16cancerexperiencesurvey.co.uk
Take part in the #U16CancerPatientSurvey to help us develop cancer services for children and young people.
www.under16cancerexperiencesurvey.co.uk
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Women in Ellesmere Port now have better access to life-saving breast cancer screening closer to home, thanks to a 3-month pilot mobile unit funded by NHS England.
The unit at Cheshire Oaks aims to improve screening uptake in an area where it's low.
For info, see: www.wuth.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
The unit at Cheshire Oaks aims to improve screening uptake in an area where it's low.
For info, see: www.wuth.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
April 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Women in Ellesmere Port now have better access to life-saving breast cancer screening closer to home, thanks to a 3-month pilot mobile unit funded by NHS England.
The unit at Cheshire Oaks aims to improve screening uptake in an area where it's low.
For info, see: www.wuth.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
The unit at Cheshire Oaks aims to improve screening uptake in an area where it's low.
For info, see: www.wuth.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
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The Cancer Quality of Life Survey finds out how quality of life may have changed for people diagnosed with cancer.
People are invited to complete it around 18 months after diagnosis so the NHS can see how services are working.
For more info, see: www.cancerqol.england.nhs.uk/about_the_su...
People are invited to complete it around 18 months after diagnosis so the NHS can see how services are working.
For more info, see: www.cancerqol.england.nhs.uk/about_the_su...
April 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The Cancer Quality of Life Survey finds out how quality of life may have changed for people diagnosed with cancer.
People are invited to complete it around 18 months after diagnosis so the NHS can see how services are working.
For more info, see: www.cancerqol.england.nhs.uk/about_the_su...
People are invited to complete it around 18 months after diagnosis so the NHS can see how services are working.
For more info, see: www.cancerqol.england.nhs.uk/about_the_su...
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Bowel cancer can affect anyone but the earlier the disease is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be.
That’s why this #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth @bowelcanceruk’s #PassItOn campaign is asking everyone to share information about bowel cancer.
That’s why this #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth @bowelcanceruk’s #PassItOn campaign is asking everyone to share information about bowel cancer.
April 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Bowel cancer can affect anyone but the earlier the disease is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be.
That’s why this #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth @bowelcanceruk’s #PassItOn campaign is asking everyone to share information about bowel cancer.
That’s why this #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth @bowelcanceruk’s #PassItOn campaign is asking everyone to share information about bowel cancer.
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We're really pleased to see the insights from our patient engagement activities on an NHS Data Pact featured in this NHS England and DHSC report into the public’s attitudes towards health and social care data use: buff.ly/ENZ7mJk #NHS #Data
National engagement on data: Cohort 1 report
NHS Transformation Directorate - transformation to improve health and care for everyone
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April 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We're really pleased to see the insights from our patient engagement activities on an NHS Data Pact featured in this NHS England and DHSC report into the public’s attitudes towards health and social care data use: buff.ly/ENZ7mJk #NHS #Data
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Following on from my evidence session @commonshealth.bsky.social on NHSE abolishment/ ICB cuts we have now published a report with additional evidence and thoughts on Sir Jim Mackay’s letter to systems - i’d love to hear thoughts!
Read the paper here 👉 tinyurl.com/2z8rh45h
Read the paper here 👉 tinyurl.com/2z8rh45h
April 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Following on from my evidence session @commonshealth.bsky.social on NHSE abolishment/ ICB cuts we have now published a report with additional evidence and thoughts on Sir Jim Mackay’s letter to systems - i’d love to hear thoughts!
Read the paper here 👉 tinyurl.com/2z8rh45h
Read the paper here 👉 tinyurl.com/2z8rh45h
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Spending time with the Healthcare Improvement Alliance Europe in Wales this week so given me so much to think about. Partners from 10 different countries helps to learn and share #HIAE #Quality #QI @theihi.bsky.social #Expofcare importance of legacy, community, workforce, stories & more
March 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Spending time with the Healthcare Improvement Alliance Europe in Wales this week so given me so much to think about. Partners from 10 different countries helps to learn and share #HIAE #Quality #QI @theihi.bsky.social #Expofcare importance of legacy, community, workforce, stories & more
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"The Government must ensure this transition delivers tangible improvements and doesn't divert attention from urgent priorities like reducing waiting times and improving access to primary care" @rachel-p.bsky.social
Read our full statement: buff.ly/2kON0DM
Read our full statement: buff.ly/2kON0DM
March 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"The Government must ensure this transition delivers tangible improvements and doesn't divert attention from urgent priorities like reducing waiting times and improving access to primary care" @rachel-p.bsky.social
Read our full statement: buff.ly/2kON0DM
Read our full statement: buff.ly/2kON0DM
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Violence against women demands urgent attention.
One in three women faces physical or sexual violence, and nearly 25% of workplace violence happens in hospitals or clinics — and women are most affected.
#BeijingPlus30 #IWD2025
One in three women faces physical or sexual violence, and nearly 25% of workplace violence happens in hospitals or clinics — and women are most affected.
#BeijingPlus30 #IWD2025
March 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Violence against women demands urgent attention.
One in three women faces physical or sexual violence, and nearly 25% of workplace violence happens in hospitals or clinics — and women are most affected.
#BeijingPlus30 #IWD2025
One in three women faces physical or sexual violence, and nearly 25% of workplace violence happens in hospitals or clinics — and women are most affected.
#BeijingPlus30 #IWD2025
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Today I will read the list of names. One of the most privileged actions I take but also one of the toughest.
This needs blowing wide open, @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social >
“they may be less likely to contact services or disclose their experiences because they feel like they might not be believed, might be dismissed, or they might feel that they’re taking services away from younger women who need it more.”
“they may be less likely to contact services or disclose their experiences because they feel like they might not be believed, might be dismissed, or they might feel that they’re taking services away from younger women who need it more.”
One in eight women killed by men are over 70, report reveals
March 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Today I will read the list of names. One of the most privileged actions I take but also one of the toughest.
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Refreshed Experience of Care Improvement Framework now live, reflecting new priorities. Includes focus on learning from people who do not use services as expected, building on Trusts' efforts to understand and report actual vs expected access.
www.england.nhs.uk/publication/...
www.england.nhs.uk/publication/...
NHS England » Experience of care improvement framework
NHS England » Experience of care improvement framework
www.england.nhs.uk
February 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Refreshed Experience of Care Improvement Framework now live, reflecting new priorities. Includes focus on learning from people who do not use services as expected, building on Trusts' efforts to understand and report actual vs expected access.
www.england.nhs.uk/publication/...
www.england.nhs.uk/publication/...