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Care Opinion
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We want people to be able to share their experiences of health and care in ways which are safe, simple, and lead to learning and change.

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Some stories on @careopinion.org.uk stay with you. They touch something deep and remind us why listening really matters.

This is a powerful story from a person who bravely opened up about grief, anxiety, and their journey toward healing.

Read their story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1406799
#SLUHSCP
This image has some decorative elements. In the top right corner, we can see the Care Opinion logo. On the left, there is a butterfly design. In the centre of the image, there is a direct quote from the story: “Thank you Siobhan, for keeping my butterfly alive and giving me another chance at life.”
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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On Care Opinion, stories aren’t just good or bad. They’re personal.

One story thanked the Asha Centre at #WHSCT and suggested a small change about the butter. The service listened and responded with a change: www.careopinion.org.uk/1389147#1404...

Even small changes can have a real impact.
This image features the Care Opinion logo at the top right bottom corner, with decorative elements and a change symbol. There is also a photo of butter. In the centre of the image, a quote from a story is displayed: ‘I am now pleased to tell you our kitchen has now sourced Irish butter again and this situation has improved. Again, I want to personally thank you for your feedback, which enabled us to make such efforts towards improving the patient experience within Asha.
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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We're a proud social enterprise and today is #SocialEnterpriseDay - a moment to raise awareness and celebrate the amazing work carried out by these businesses around the world, including @careopinion.org.uk. But what is a social enterprise?...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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It’s Living Wage Week! 🎉
Care Opinion is proud to be part of the movement of over 16,000 employers making a difference by paying the real Living Wage - because everyone deserves a decent standard of living.
Will your organisation join us?
Find out more at: www.livingwage.org.uk #LivingWageWeek
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Today we share how the importance of a warm welcome made this author feel safe, at ease and welcomed in what can be a very scary and anxious situation. You can read the full story here 👇
www.careopinion.org.uk/1392282

#Inclusion
#FeelGoodFriday

#SexualHealth
October 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Well, that's a wrap (sobs) BUT what a conference it has been! Thank you so much to all our fab guest speakers and for all of those who have come along to watch! And big thanks to the great @careopinion.org.uk team for all their hard work in front and behind the scenes! #COconf25
October 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Well, last session but what a session to end on! We're doing our excited dances to celebrate our Star Responders! ⭐ #Coconf25
October 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Lisa Townsend sharing their current status with using Care Opinion at Royal Devon (RDUH)...wow! 👀 #COconf25
October 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Well how fab is this...Mariska from @nhslothian.bsky.social sharing ways in which Care Opinion can be used as a tool for celebration! A few ways in which they celebrate their staff! 🎉 #COconf25
October 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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'Care Opinion allows us to see unique perspective' really inspiring presentation from Linda Craig....oh and what an impactful title for a presentation too! #Coconf25
October 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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💬 Session 4 - Our super fab support team will be hosting our next session with input from some of our super wonderful subscribers 'Subscriber support: reflections on inspiring change' ✨ #COconf25 @emmaln14.bsky.social @charlotteborthwick.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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💬 Session 3 - Research chat 26. We are delighted to welcome Prof Alex Gillsepie and Dr Tom Reader in conversation with our @jamesfm55.bsky.social 'Understanding defensiveness: learning from responses to stories on Care Opinion' #Coconf25
October 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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💬 Session 2 - what an amazing opportunity we have next to hear from an author on their experience of leaving their story with Care Opinion! #COconf25
October 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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💌 'Care Opinion is a letter in a bottle' @careopinionau.bsky.social #COconf25
October 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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How wonderful that Ellen and Sarah can join us all the way from Brisbane! "We love it when staff are mentioned positively, we love giving them a shout out" CO Hero ⭐ #COconf25 @careopinionau.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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💬 Session 1 - we are so excited to be joined by our wonderful friends at Care Opinion Australia 👏 #COconf25 @careopinionau.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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And we're live! Welcome to the Care Opinion Autumn conference 2025, we're very excited to share lot's of exciting sessions! #COconf25
October 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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⏳The countdown is on to our Autumn conference 2025! We are excited to share the session titles with you, so you can see what is in store! If you haven't registered, then here is the link events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4feed0...
We're excited to see you there! #COconf25
October 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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It’s #WorldValuesDay!
At @careopinion.org.uk, our values guide everything we do:
Humanity, Innovation, Transparency, Inclusivity, Positivity
They’re not just words — they’re how we listen, learn and make care better through stories.
#StoriesThatChangeUs #HealthCare
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October 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Today on World Mental Health Day, we share with you the brave decision this author took to realise and reach out to services for help to understand and aid their recovery #WorldMentalHealthDay Health Day #mentalhealthmatters @rdash-nhs.bsky.social
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This image includes a decorative green ribbon representing World mental Health day. It reads “#World mental health day and #Mental health matters” in the bottom left corner and centre and the Care Opinion logo appears in the bottom right corner. In the middle of the image, there is a direct quote from the story that reads: Stress, worry and the overwhelming overthinking stood in the way of living a somewhat ‘normal’ life. I had convinced myself no one liked me, I was a burden to those around me and that every bad thing was my fault. I became the colleague that always looked sad, the distant friend, the daughter that locked herself in her room and the sister that didn’t want to play anymore.
October 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day💚

At Musgrave Park Hospital, staff listened, adapted, and supported a patient with cerebral palsy every step of the way. Small acts of understanding made a big difference to her and her family. #BHSCT #WorldCPDay

Read their story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1368267
This image includes a decorative element representing a painful hip. It reads “#World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025” in the bottom left corner, and the Care Opinion logo appears in the bottom right corner. In the middle of the image, there is a direct quote from the story that reads: “From the very beginning of her journey, the care and attention my sister received was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble, and the process was explained every step of the way.”
October 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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✨ We're excited to announce that our upcoming Autumn Conference will offer a unique chance to hear directly from an author sharing their experience of Care Opinion #COconf25

📖 The Story behind the Story: A Care Opinion author reflection

Registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4feed0...
October 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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💛 ADHD Awareness Month

One patient shared how their first appointment with the Neurodiversity Services team at @rdash-nhs.bsky.social made a real difference. The staff were warm and supportive, the assessment thorough, and they felt truly listened to.

Read more👇
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This image has some decorative elements. Besides the Care Opinion logo, it reads #ADHD Awareness month 2025. In the middle of the page, there is a direct quote from the story, which reads the following: “I was diagnosed with ADHD at my following appointment, and my assigned professional, Shelley, was very thorough and informative regarding my care plan. I appreciated that she asked me questions regarding the symptoms that were giving me the most trouble, and gave me a scientific explanation to why that is, along with other symptoms that I wasn't even aware of.”
October 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗
We’d like to share the story of someone diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year. They wrote about how staff at #WGH supported them through diagnosis, surgery, and chemotherapy. @nhslothian.bsky.social
Read more here: www.careopinion.org.uk/1386052
October 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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☕Today is International Coffee Day

This patient shared that coffee mornings help #MS patients realise they are not alone and address many of the different problems faced by individuals, with support from guest speakers and the MS team. #RFL

Read this inspiring story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1393399
This image has a decorative element of people drinking coffee. On the bottom tight corner, the Care Opinion logo can be seen and next to this, it says #International Coffee Day 2025. The direct quote from the story reads the following: “These coffee mornings help MS patients realise that they are not alone and addresses lot of different problems faced by different individuals and the help they can get through the guest speakers and Mainali and her colleagues.”
October 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM