Ashton Fitzell
ashtonfitzell.bsky.social
Ashton Fitzell
@ashtonfitzell.bsky.social
Great to represent @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social at #LDConf, talking all things social care with MPs, Cllrs, people with lived experience & other charities about the need for a care system that works for people living with dementia. Delighted to have welcomed @eddavey.libdems.org.uk to our stand 💙
September 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Thank you to all those who attended our #StateOfCaring conference today.

We had an incredibly insightful day examining the national policy landscape, considering new and emerging trends for unpaid carers, and looking at promising practice.
February 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Looking forward to attending the @carers-uk.bsky.social annual state of caring conference on Thursday. Some brilliant sessions on the agenda talking all things unpaid carers & what can be done to better support them.
February 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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📣 Our new #StateOfCaring report finds carers are feeling overwhelmed, with 65% saying this is due to being unable to take a break
go.carersuk.org/MH_SC
February 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting commits to "making sure that at least two thirds of people living with dementia receive a diagnosis" and investing in dementia diagnosis, treatment, and care.
February 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Would the public rather the government prioritise spending on access to care in the community, or hospitals? Polling by @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social and @healthfoundation.bsky.social said they'd rather community services. Read more public opinions of the plans for health & care. https://buff.ly/4kbdQNd
February 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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GP Patient Survey data shows us that between 2015 & 2024, the percentage of people who'd booked a GP appointment online rose from 6.5% to 41%. But how does the public feel about this shift toward digital? We explore this in our long read with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social. https://buff.ly/4hKUzjQ
10 Year Health Plan | Public Perceptions Of The Government's Three Shifts | The King's Fund
What do the public think of the 'three shifts' proposed by the government's10 Year Health Plan? Find out more in this long read, written in collaboration with the team from Ipsos.
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February 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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🎧 NEW PODCAST!

'Discussing the state of dementia training for social workers and social care workers'

Available on all major podcast platforms and via the links below.

🔗 Apple: apple.co/3g7YcE0
🔗 Spotify: spoti.fi/2QjefE6
February 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM