Catherine Labinjoh
@clabinjoh.bsky.social
National Clinical Advisor, Realistic Medicine
Chair, Care Opinion
Cardiologist, Scotland
Chair, Care Opinion
Cardiologist, Scotland
Maggie Breslin @patientrevolution.org at the Gorth Valley Realistic Medicine day-how to transition from Industrial Healthcare to Careful and Kind care Language matters in Bosrds: drop "business" langauge & return to the language of care
@nhsforthvalley.bsky.social
@realisticmedicine.bsky.social
@nhsforthvalley.bsky.social
@realisticmedicine.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Maggie Breslin @patientrevolution.org at the Gorth Valley Realistic Medicine day-how to transition from Industrial Healthcare to Careful and Kind care Language matters in Bosrds: drop "business" langauge & return to the language of care
@nhsforthvalley.bsky.social
@realisticmedicine.bsky.social
@nhsforthvalley.bsky.social
@realisticmedicine.bsky.social
With Medical Director Andrew Murray at @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social where he is championing the Forth Valley Value Based Health and Care approach to health for rhe FV population. It's the change we need for better health, care and wellbeing for all.
@realisticmedicine.bsky.social
@realisticmedicine.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
With Medical Director Andrew Murray at @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social where he is championing the Forth Valley Value Based Health and Care approach to health for rhe FV population. It's the change we need for better health, care and wellbeing for all.
@realisticmedicine.bsky.social
@realisticmedicine.bsky.social
Scottish government are partnering with Sprink to deliver this fantastic conference on Value based Health and Care with fantastic speakers from around the world including our own CMO.
Early bird options and NHS discounts until 17th August.
www.sprink.co.uk/2025-global-...
@RealisticMedicine
Early bird options and NHS discounts until 17th August.
www.sprink.co.uk/2025-global-...
@RealisticMedicine
2025 Global Forum
APPROVED FOR 12 CPD CREDITS BY THE FEDERATION OF THE ROYAL COLLEGES OF PHYSICIANS OF THE UK. Remote attendance available until 17 August at 50% off early bird in-person fee. Use code GF2025REMOTE1. 20...
www.sprink.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Scottish government are partnering with Sprink to deliver this fantastic conference on Value based Health and Care with fantastic speakers from around the world including our own CMO.
Early bird options and NHS discounts until 17th August.
www.sprink.co.uk/2025-global-...
@RealisticMedicine
Early bird options and NHS discounts until 17th August.
www.sprink.co.uk/2025-global-...
@RealisticMedicine
Great NHS discounts and a fantastic hybrid option too. But hurry! Discounts end Aug 17. Hope to see you there!
Last chance for early bird rates — ends 17 Aug! The 2025 Global Forum: Creating Health Through Connections (Dec 4–5, Glasgow) explores how we build a healthier, more connected world. NHS Scotland staff save 30%.
www.sprink.co.uk/2025-global-...
www.sprink.co.uk/2025-global-...
2025 Global Forum
APPROVED FOR 12 CPD CREDITS BY THE FEDERATION OF THE ROYAL COLLEGES OF PHYSICIANS OF THE UK. Remote attendance available until 17 August at 50% off early bird in-person fee. Use code GF2025REMOTE1. 20...
www.sprink.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Great NHS discounts and a fantastic hybrid option too. But hurry! Discounts end Aug 17. Hope to see you there!
Reposted by Catherine Labinjoh
Scotland's Population Health Framework recognises that improving health and addressing worsening inequalities requires action beyond health and care services.
@chriscreegan.bsky.social argues that a focus on prevention will determine if Scotland can reverse the tide ⬇️
https://bit.ly/46NDZgO
@chriscreegan.bsky.social argues that a focus on prevention will determine if Scotland can reverse the tide ⬇️
https://bit.ly/46NDZgO
July 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Scotland's Population Health Framework recognises that improving health and addressing worsening inequalities requires action beyond health and care services.
@chriscreegan.bsky.social argues that a focus on prevention will determine if Scotland can reverse the tide ⬇️
https://bit.ly/46NDZgO
@chriscreegan.bsky.social argues that a focus on prevention will determine if Scotland can reverse the tide ⬇️
https://bit.ly/46NDZgO
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Given the proposals on patient feedback in the NHS 10 year plan for England, it is worth saying that NHS Scotland has used @careopinion.org.uk for over 10 years now.
How's it going? Here's an independent report from the Specialist Cancer Charities Group:
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
How's it going? Here's an independent report from the Specialist Cancer Charities Group:
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
July 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Given the proposals on patient feedback in the NHS 10 year plan for England, it is worth saying that NHS Scotland has used @careopinion.org.uk for over 10 years now.
How's it going? Here's an independent report from the Specialist Cancer Charities Group:
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
How's it going? Here's an independent report from the Specialist Cancer Charities Group:
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
🚨 Early bird closes 17 Aug!
Join 500+ global leaders at the 2025 Global Forum in Glasgow (Dec 4-5). Learn how we can deliver better outcomes & meaningful value in healthcare. Co-hosted by Scottish Govt & Sprink
Register 👉 www.sprink.co.uk/2025-global-... #ValueBasedCare
Join 500+ global leaders at the 2025 Global Forum in Glasgow (Dec 4-5). Learn how we can deliver better outcomes & meaningful value in healthcare. Co-hosted by Scottish Govt & Sprink
Register 👉 www.sprink.co.uk/2025-global-... #ValueBasedCare
2025 Global Forum
2025 GLOBAL FORUM CREATING HEALTH THROUGH UNDERSTANDING AND PERSONALISING VALUE 4th and 5th December 2025 Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, Scotland About The Forum Theme What Makes This Forum Unique Wh...
www.sprink.co.uk
July 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🚨 Early bird closes 17 Aug!
Join 500+ global leaders at the 2025 Global Forum in Glasgow (Dec 4-5). Learn how we can deliver better outcomes & meaningful value in healthcare. Co-hosted by Scottish Govt & Sprink
Register 👉 www.sprink.co.uk/2025-global-... #ValueBasedCare
Join 500+ global leaders at the 2025 Global Forum in Glasgow (Dec 4-5). Learn how we can deliver better outcomes & meaningful value in healthcare. Co-hosted by Scottish Govt & Sprink
Register 👉 www.sprink.co.uk/2025-global-... #ValueBasedCare
Reposted by Catherine Labinjoh
Great blog here from @fraserg.bsky.social on the importance of “listening with purpose”.
Doubly important in the week that DHSC announces closure of NHS.uk online patient feedback and abolition of @healthwatchengland.bsky.social
Doubly important in the week that DHSC announces closure of NHS.uk online patient feedback and abolition of @healthwatchengland.bsky.social
In my first three months as CEO of @careopinion.org.uk, I’ve seen how stories drive real change. Now more than ever, as we see transformative shifts in health & care policy, listening is key to building better care. Read my blog on the power of these stories.👇
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
Three months in: Leading through change, guided by stories
Update from Care Opinion
www.careopinion.org.uk
July 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Great blog here from @fraserg.bsky.social on the importance of “listening with purpose”.
Doubly important in the week that DHSC announces closure of NHS.uk online patient feedback and abolition of @healthwatchengland.bsky.social
Doubly important in the week that DHSC announces closure of NHS.uk online patient feedback and abolition of @healthwatchengland.bsky.social
What a report and what a great panel!
At the launch of the 2025 CMO report Realistic Medicine: Critical Connections
#NHSScot2025
www.gov.scot/publications...
At the launch of the 2025 CMO report Realistic Medicine: Critical Connections
#NHSScot2025
www.gov.scot/publications...
June 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
What a report and what a great panel!
At the launch of the 2025 CMO report Realistic Medicine: Critical Connections
#NHSScot2025
www.gov.scot/publications...
At the launch of the 2025 CMO report Realistic Medicine: Critical Connections
#NHSScot2025
www.gov.scot/publications...
Reposted by Catherine Labinjoh
A real cpd treat. International women in (medical/academic) leadership lessons from across the globe. With outstanding speakers from across the world. @rcpedin.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A real cpd treat. International women in (medical/academic) leadership lessons from across the globe. With outstanding speakers from across the world. @rcpedin.bsky.social
Reposted by Catherine Labinjoh
Sleepio' is an online sleep improvement programme based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) that's free to access if you live in Scotland.
Try it out by going to: www.sleepio.com/sleepio/nhs/...
Try it out by going to: www.sleepio.com/sleepio/nhs/...
June 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Sleepio' is an online sleep improvement programme based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) that's free to access if you live in Scotland.
Try it out by going to: www.sleepio.com/sleepio/nhs/...
Try it out by going to: www.sleepio.com/sleepio/nhs/...
Delighted that RCPE are partnering with us to share important aspects of the practice of Realistic Medicine which are widely applicable, not just here in Scotland.
Join us from 630pm. We'll be discussing risk and consent, future care planning and writing to patients.
www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/reali...
Join us from 630pm. We'll be discussing risk and consent, future care planning and writing to patients.
www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/reali...
Realistic Medicine - Towards more personalised care
Join us for the latest updates on Realistic Medicine. This webinar aims to inform and support colleagues by enhancing confidence in personalised care, shared decision-making, effective communication, ...
www.rcpe.ac.uk
June 5, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Delighted that RCPE are partnering with us to share important aspects of the practice of Realistic Medicine which are widely applicable, not just here in Scotland.
Join us from 630pm. We'll be discussing risk and consent, future care planning and writing to patients.
www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/reali...
Join us from 630pm. We'll be discussing risk and consent, future care planning and writing to patients.
www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/reali...
Reposted by Catherine Labinjoh
Nutrition and Dietetic advice and support website now Live!
Our nutrition and dietetics team have put together webpages so you can easily explore nutrition and dietary information, get advice, signposts to helpful resources and much more.
Check it out now nhsforthvalley.com/dietetics
#DW2025
Our nutrition and dietetics team have put together webpages so you can easily explore nutrition and dietary information, get advice, signposts to helpful resources and much more.
Check it out now nhsforthvalley.com/dietetics
#DW2025
June 4, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Nutrition and Dietetic advice and support website now Live!
Our nutrition and dietetics team have put together webpages so you can easily explore nutrition and dietary information, get advice, signposts to helpful resources and much more.
Check it out now nhsforthvalley.com/dietetics
#DW2025
Our nutrition and dietetics team have put together webpages so you can easily explore nutrition and dietary information, get advice, signposts to helpful resources and much more.
Check it out now nhsforthvalley.com/dietetics
#DW2025
Reposted by Catherine Labinjoh
Happy to say we were highly commended!
June 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Happy to say we were highly commended!
Reposted by Catherine Labinjoh
"As the lead nurse I have seen the value of @careopinion.org.uk not only for clients but also for the staff." New blog from a #sexualhealth service in NI.
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
May 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"As the lead nurse I have seen the value of @careopinion.org.uk not only for clients but also for the staff." New blog from a #sexualhealth service in NI.
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
Reposted by Catherine Labinjoh
Hooray, it's #COconf25 day today! There' still time to register and join us 😀 we'd love to see you there! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/216e24...
May 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Hooray, it's #COconf25 day today! There' still time to register and join us 😀 we'd love to see you there! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/216e24...
Off to a great start in sunny Glasgow at the Realistic Medicine conference with our CMO describing a kind and careful approach to practising RM
#RealMed2025
#RealMed2025
May 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Off to a great start in sunny Glasgow at the Realistic Medicine conference with our CMO describing a kind and careful approach to practising RM
#RealMed2025
#RealMed2025
Fridays's Realistic Medicine conference is a sell out!
We'll be hearing from our CMO, Maureen Bisognano & Sir Sam Everington.
And we'll be the launching the Casebook, displaying excellent practice of RM & Value Based Health and Care nationwide. #RealMed2025
realisticmedicine.scot/realistic-me...
We'll be hearing from our CMO, Maureen Bisognano & Sir Sam Everington.
And we'll be the launching the Casebook, displaying excellent practice of RM & Value Based Health and Care nationwide. #RealMed2025
realisticmedicine.scot/realistic-me...
Realistic Medicine Conference 2025 – Realistic Medicine
Shared decision making, reducing harm, waste and tackling unwarranted variation
realisticmedicine.scot
May 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Fridays's Realistic Medicine conference is a sell out!
We'll be hearing from our CMO, Maureen Bisognano & Sir Sam Everington.
And we'll be the launching the Casebook, displaying excellent practice of RM & Value Based Health and Care nationwide. #RealMed2025
realisticmedicine.scot/realistic-me...
We'll be hearing from our CMO, Maureen Bisognano & Sir Sam Everington.
And we'll be the launching the Casebook, displaying excellent practice of RM & Value Based Health and Care nationwide. #RealMed2025
realisticmedicine.scot/realistic-me...
Reposted by Catherine Labinjoh
If you’re experiencing dental problems your local Dental Practice should be the first place you contact.
Visit www.nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone to find out what to do when your dental practice is closed or you are not registered with a dental practice.
Visit www.nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone to find out what to do when your dental practice is closed or you are not registered with a dental practice.
May 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
If you’re experiencing dental problems your local Dental Practice should be the first place you contact.
Visit www.nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone to find out what to do when your dental practice is closed or you are not registered with a dental practice.
Visit www.nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone to find out what to do when your dental practice is closed or you are not registered with a dental practice.
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social joined us @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social today to celebrate the launch of the long-awaited national specialist nursing framework for Cardiology. We know this will help our professionals to help our patients with skilled, personalied care, focussing on what matters most.
May 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social joined us @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social today to celebrate the launch of the long-awaited national specialist nursing framework for Cardiology. We know this will help our professionals to help our patients with skilled, personalied care, focussing on what matters most.
RM is having a positive influence on practice for most. Lack of time & access to formal training are barriers
www.gov.scot/publications...
Luckily we've loads of great learning resources & we know they increase confidence for practitioners - so does leaderahip 😁 learn.nes.nhs.scot/18350/realisti…
www.gov.scot/publications...
Luckily we've loads of great learning resources & we know they increase confidence for practitioners - so does leaderahip 😁 learn.nes.nhs.scot/18350/realisti…
Realistic Medicine | Turas | Learn
https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/18350/realisti…
May 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
RM is having a positive influence on practice for most. Lack of time & access to formal training are barriers
www.gov.scot/publications...
Luckily we've loads of great learning resources & we know they increase confidence for practitioners - so does leaderahip 😁 learn.nes.nhs.scot/18350/realisti…
www.gov.scot/publications...
Luckily we've loads of great learning resources & we know they increase confidence for practitioners - so does leaderahip 😁 learn.nes.nhs.scot/18350/realisti…
A real treat to be part of this organisation having previously admired from afar! Care Opinion is such an important component of personalised care in Scotland, making it easy to feedback and both celebrate and improve care
#ReslisticMedicine
#ReslisticMedicine
We’re excited to welcome a new Chair of our Board of Directors here at Care Opinion — Dr Catherine Labinjoh! 👏 @clabinjoh.bsky.social
Read our interview with Catherine on our blog👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
Read our interview with Catherine on our blog👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
April 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
A real treat to be part of this organisation having previously admired from afar! Care Opinion is such an important component of personalised care in Scotland, making it easy to feedback and both celebrate and improve care
#ReslisticMedicine
#ReslisticMedicine