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Eamonn Dunne
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Partnerships Development Manager @ TPT & Trustee @ National Voices.
Working towards equity for blind & partially sighted people. My views are my own
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clarity-news.bsky.social
A UKNEHS study found that 1 in 4 adults aged 50+ had vision impairment in one or both eyes and 72% of people with moderate bilateral hearing loss had never had a hearing test. Read more on Clarity 👉 shorturl.at/16cdt Picture credit: Gaia Visual #UKNEHS #SensoryLoss #Audiology #Optometry
October 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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slcouncils.bsky.social
Sight Loss Councils attended Govia Thameslink Railway's parliamentary event with @pocklington.bsky.social to share our work to #MakeRailAccessible; creating audio guides, outreach, & station assessments. Great to see the launch of GTR’s Social Impact report & meet other inspiring community projects!
Liam O’Carrol, TPT’s Policy and Campaigns Coordinator Martha Foulds and TPTs Corporate Engagement Manager Jen Sweeney at the Parliamentary event, with Jen holding up the GTR Social Impact Report to the camera. They are all smiling. The ceiling is draped with white material and other attendees can be seen in the background. The report is titled 'GTR Social Impact Report January 2024-March 2025.' Liam is wearing a Sight Loss Council hoodie. Rob Whitehead, Community Engagement Manager at Govia Thameslink Railway, talking to Thomas Pocklington Trust’s (TPT) Sight Loss Council (SLC) Co-ordinator Liam O’Carroll, TPT’s Policy and Campaigns Coordinator Martha Foulds and TPTs Corporate Engagement Manager Jen Sweeney at the parliamentary event. The ceiling is draped with white material, and a presentation screen and other delegates chatting together can be seen in the background. Liam is wearing a Sight Loss Council hoodie.
October 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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pocklington.bsky.social
Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education. 

Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij

#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation
Brand new podcast! Blind and partially sighted students share real stories and tips from their education journeys. Listen on our website and all major streaming platforms. Logos for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube appear under the text. A phone screen shows someone playing the 'Through Our Eyes' podcast. The TPT logo is placed at the top of the image.
October 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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rnib.bsky.social
Since it’s National Eye Health Week, it’s a good time to remind you to book an eye test if you’re due one 🗓
Regular eye tests are an important health check for your eyes, even if you have no problems with your vision and don't need glasses.

Have you booked yours?
“It’s recommended to have an eye test at least every two years”. A yellow graphic with black text. Below is an image of a calendar with ‘Eye test!’ circled on 25 September.
September 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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rnibscotland.bsky.social
This National Eye Health Week we're launching our Scottish Parliament election manifesto- Looking for a better Scotland.

8 key areas to improve life for blind and partially sighted people, and prevent sight loss.

Read more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/looking...

#EyeWeek #NEHW #VisionMatters
Looking for a better Scotland
If you're affected by sight loss, we're here for you
www.rnib.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
eamonnjd.bsky.social
Let's all do what we can can to improve the accessibility of health and care services please👁️👁️ @pocklington.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social @nhsconfed.org @england.nhs.uk @kathyspetersen.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social @visionaryuk.bsky.social
pocklington.bsky.social Thomas Pocklington Trust @pocklington.bsky.social · Aug 7
Many blind people still get information they can’t read. That’s changing. A new NHS framework means services must meet communication needs. Learn more about what this means and access our Professionals’ Hub for guidance on making care more accessible: https://f.mtr.cool/gbmafhxzxg
NHS Self-Assessment Framework with the title “Everyone has the right to information they can read or hear". Additional text reads "NHS England’s new Self-Assessment Framework can help you to ensure compliance with the Accessible Information Standard. Find Out More →”. The bottom right Includes the Thomas Pocklington Trust logo with the letters “TPT”.
August 8, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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nationalvoices.bsky.social
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🚨 New NHS data exposes inequalities in elective care access

The Waiting List Minimum Data Set (WLMDS) was released yesterday. The WLMDS provides, for the first time, a demographic breakdown of who is waiting for NHS treatment and for how long.

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This graph is titled '% treated within 18 weeks, by ethnicity' With a subtitle of 'Waiting List Minimum Data Set.' The graph shows that 62.38% of people identifying as 'Asian/Asian British,' 61.10% of 'Other ethnic group,' 60.29% of 'Average,' 60.03% 'White,' 59.03% 'Black/African/Caribbean/Black British,' and 58.9% of 'Mixed/multiple ethnic groups' were treated within 18 weeks. Underneath the graph reads: These are averaged percentages. For the full dataset, head to the link provided in this post.
July 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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nationalvoices.bsky.social
🚨 A new joint policy paper from @centreformh.bsky.social
and @prisonadvice.bsky.social highlights a growing mental health crisis in prisons and calls for urgent reform in how funding is allocated to support people with mental health needs.

🔗 tinyurl.com/43wr3s4s
July 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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nationalvoices.bsky.social
📢 Our latest report-created with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), @healthwatchengland.bsky.social and other great partners- is now live! The report reflects on the Share for Better Care campaign and shares what we heard back from the public.

🔗 tinyurl.com/4km54hzt
July 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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nationalvoices.bsky.social
📄 Full report: tinyurl.com/4nnsmsc3

This work was commissioned by NHS South, Central and West (NHS SCW) Commissioning Support Unit.

@healthcreation.bsky.social

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July 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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nationalvoices.bsky.social
The Core20PLUS Connectors programme, funded by @england.nhs.uk, enables Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to recruit, mobilise, and support influential members of local communities- Connectors- to take practical action to improve health and reduce inequalities in line with the Core20PLUS5.

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July 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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nationalvoices.bsky.social
💬 “Advancing racial health equity is a critical and collective responsibility that requires the concerted efforts of us as individuals, communities, organisations like Prostate Cancer UK as well as policymakers.”

🔗 tinyurl.com/5ejtacd8
This graphic shows a cartoon computer monitor with a webpage showing a blog title of, Advancing racial health equity-the Prostate Cancer UK experience.’ To the left of the blog title is a picture of the author, Chiara De Biase, depicting a woman with short brown hair. Under the title reads the text, ‘Chiara De Biase, Director of Health Services, Equity and Improvement at Prostate UK, shares how Prostate Cancer UK has invested into advancing racial health equity and the work that still needs to be done.' The bottom right of the graphic shows the National Voices logo.
August 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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nationalvoices.bsky.social
🚀 New to the blog!

@chiaradebiase.bsky.social, Director of Health Services, Equity and Improvement at @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social, shares how the charity is investing into advancing racial health equity, and the work that still needs to be done.

🔗 tinyurl.com/5ejtacd8
August 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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pocklington.bsky.social
You can still sign up for our free online course,Vision Impairment: Starting the Conversation. Perfect for non-specialist staff working with blind or partially sighted students. Flexible, practical, and free. Sign up: https://f.mtr.cool/abwxkizupi
New online course titled "Vision Impairment: starting the conversation" Additional text reads: “A free, online course to help non-specialist staff support blind and partially sighted young people. Sign up now.” On the right is a photo of an adult supporting a young girl using tactile resources at a table. The top left features the TPT logo with "Just Launched" below.
August 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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pocklington.bsky.social
Forget the weather, this matters more. Paid internships for blind & partially sighted people are closing soon.
From software dev to fundraising, roles span the UK. Check all available roles and apply now:https://f.mtr.cool/okvearkonm
Vacancies announcement for the “Get Set Progress” internship programme. The text reads: "Vacancies! Vacancies!! Get Set Progress Internships are now live. If you’re blind or partially sighted, apply today!" Underneath this texts reads "closing soon" in red. At the top left is the Thomas Pocklington Trust logo. At the bottom is the “Get Set Progress” internship programme logo. The image features a confident woman smiling and standing with arms crossed in an office setting, with colleagues in the
August 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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pocklington.bsky.social
From 30 June, NHS providers must review and publish how they meet patients’ communication needs. We’re pleased this step will improve access. Visit our page to read more about the framework and what it means for our blind and partially sighted community: https://f.mtr.cool/rcsecqlzso
Self assessment information. Text reads: “Accessible information isn’t a favour. It’s a standard.” Below, it says: “You shouldn’t have to chase test results or miss appointments because of inaccessible letters. The NHS self-assessment framework is here to help change that.” The Thomas Pocklington Trust logo is at the top.
July 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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seeability.bsky.social
Our new eye care film is out for #LearningDisabilityWeek

We’re busting myths & showing how people with learning disabilities can get support with eye care.

Thanks to George Webster, our eye care champions & The Village School.

https://www.seeability.org/news/seeability-releases-new-eye-care-film
June 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
eamonnjd.bsky.social
Looking forward to hearing how we can make healthcare fairer at #NHSConfedExpo @nationalvoices.bsky.social @pocklington.bsky.social @age-uk.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social
Stage setting with 4 panel members
June 12, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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nationalvoices.bsky.social
You can catch our Chief Executive, @jacoblant.bsky.social, reflecting on the ten-year health plan workstream, ‘I am treated in a fair and inclusive way, irrespective of who I am’.

🕑14:00 - 14:45

📍Exchange Hall - main stage

👉 www.nhsconfedexpo.org/2025-agenda/...
Fairness and inclusion: how reducing health inequalities will shape the future
www.nhsconfedexpo.org
June 12, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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nationalvoices.bsky.social
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Day two of #NHSConfedExpo!

There are four opportunities to catch the National Voices team across today’s talks and panels.

From empowering communities, to building an equitable NHS and involving the public in the delivery of the 10 Year Plan, there’s something for everyone👇
On a white background blue and green rings sit to the bottom left and right corners. The Confed Expo logo is picture top left, and the NHS logo top right. Text reads: Join our session at NHS ConfedExpo. 11 - 12 June 2025 | Manchester Central.
June 12, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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nationalvoices.bsky.social
📢We are delighted to share our new report, Working for patients: How improving the experience of patients with long-term conditions can deliver the Government’s Ten Year Health Plan, shaped in partnership with Future Health and commissioned by AbbVie.

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www.nationalvoices.org.uk/publication/...
On a light blue background a quote from Sharon Brennan, Director of Policy and External Affairs, National Voices, reads: "The 10 Year Plan, alongside the proposal for new health legislation, creates a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get care right for people with long-term conditions, but it needs to be brave enough to put patient experience at the centre of these changes and then be prepared to act on what they tell it.". The Future Health and National Voices logos are pictured in the bottom right corner.
May 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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charitycomms.bsky.social
Today is #AgeWithoutLimitsDay! Champion @ageingbetter.bsky.social‬ Age Without Limits campaign within your comms by taking a stand against ageism by asking yourself these five questions. Dive into our recent blog on how you can get involved in the campaign today and beyond: https://bit.ly/3GVJdMT
A list of questions, titled "Five questions to ask this #AgeWithoutLimitsDay". The questions reads: 1. Are we accurately and positively representing older adults in our content? 2. Do we showcase older adults experiencing diverse and realistic experiences of ageing? 3. Do the images and language we use challenge ageist stereotypes? 4. Are we including the voices and experiences of older individuals in our storytelling? 5. Are we using age-positive messaging across our channels today – and every day?
June 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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healthfoundation.bsky.social
We’re looking forward to a great first day at #NHSConfedExpo. Pop over to stand E20 to pick up copies of our analysis and reports, grab a tote bag and a have a chat about our latest work.
June 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
eamonnjd.bsky.social
First session @nhsconfed.org Expo on Prevention of ill-health. 50% of sight loss is preventable- will this be mentioned? @pocklington.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social @bemyeyes.bsky.social @marshadecordova.bsky.social @charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk
Stage with screen showing panel members and NHS logo
June 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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pocklington.bsky.social
Happening today at 2pm: our ‘Let’s Talk Jobs’ webinar with the Employment and Internships teams. As we prepare for a new round of the Get Set Progress internships, join the discussion today to hear how you can benefit and help you into work. Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/vzsibofinn
Promotional graphic from Thomas Pocklington Trust for a live webinar titled “Let’s Talk Jobs.” A red label says "Live Webinar." The main text reminds viewers to join at 2pm today to learn about the GSP Internship and how it can be a launchpad to a career. The image features a smiling woman in a tan blazer standing confidently in front of a group of people in a meeting room. A prompt at the bottom reads “Sign up now” with an arrow.
June 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM