Justine Thompson
@justyct.bsky.social
Journalist & health improvement lead. Work for a children’s charity. Passions: health equity, life equity, social justice, my family, dogs and gardens (not necessarily in that order!)
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Testing and cancer diagnosis in gen practice
qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/earl...
Top editorial
doi.org/10.1136/bmjq...
Excellent on the complexities:
Benefit, risk, cost, interpretation in real world settings, limitations of crude interpretation of data on testing variation to make policy
qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/earl...
Top editorial
doi.org/10.1136/bmjq...
Excellent on the complexities:
Benefit, risk, cost, interpretation in real world settings, limitations of crude interpretation of data on testing variation to make policy
Testing and cancer diagnosis in general practice
Healthcare systems worldwide have for decades sought to prioritise prompt diagnosis of cancer as a means to improve outcomes. The gatekeeping role of general practitioners (GPs) that restricts access ...
qualitysafety.bmj.com
January 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Testing and cancer diagnosis in gen practice
qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/earl...
Top editorial
doi.org/10.1136/bmjq...
Excellent on the complexities:
Benefit, risk, cost, interpretation in real world settings, limitations of crude interpretation of data on testing variation to make policy
qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/earl...
Top editorial
doi.org/10.1136/bmjq...
Excellent on the complexities:
Benefit, risk, cost, interpretation in real world settings, limitations of crude interpretation of data on testing variation to make policy
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On Monday there were 45 patients waiting for a bed on a ward in @NHSGlos A&E...it has been at 'Opel 4' - highest level of pressure - for 10 days I am told
🚨 Gloucester Hospitals has declared a critical incident today...msg to staff talks of cancelling elective operations and creating 140 discharges today and tomorrow:
January 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
On Monday there were 45 patients waiting for a bed on a ward in @NHSGlos A&E...it has been at 'Opel 4' - highest level of pressure - for 10 days I am told
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An honour to be the 1st guest on this @the-bma.bsky.social podcast! Thanks @alexcauvi.bsky.social Maggie Shui & Seren_Boyd for making this happen!
I discuss my book #Unheard, the medical practice of silencing & how better listening throughout medicine improves patient outcomes & health equity.
I discuss my book #Unheard, the medical practice of silencing & how better listening throughout medicine improves patient outcomes & health equity.
Introducing #TheDoctorPod, a podcast bringing you the voices of doctors, for doctors.
In our first episode, we hear from drrageshri.bsky.social about the ways doctors and patients can be silenced in medicine – and what we can do about it.
Follow and listen now: thedoctor.bma.org.uk/podcast
In our first episode, we hear from drrageshri.bsky.social about the ways doctors and patients can be silenced in medicine – and what we can do about it.
Follow and listen now: thedoctor.bma.org.uk/podcast
December 17, 2024 at 2:44 PM
An honour to be the 1st guest on this @the-bma.bsky.social podcast! Thanks @alexcauvi.bsky.social Maggie Shui & Seren_Boyd for making this happen!
I discuss my book #Unheard, the medical practice of silencing & how better listening throughout medicine improves patient outcomes & health equity.
I discuss my book #Unheard, the medical practice of silencing & how better listening throughout medicine improves patient outcomes & health equity.
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Framing challenges... @socialcarefuture.bsky.social was pleased to add our name to this carefully framed statement on the perilous state of adult social care following the recent budget. The message 'funding for social care is an investment in us all' www.local.gov.uk/about/campai...
Joint statement: Strengthening adult social care and support for us all
A group of over 100 organisations set out the need for Government to work with the sector to mitigate the pressures on councils, providers and charities. They are ready to work with the Government, as...
www.local.gov.uk
December 16, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Framing challenges... @socialcarefuture.bsky.social was pleased to add our name to this carefully framed statement on the perilous state of adult social care following the recent budget. The message 'funding for social care is an investment in us all' www.local.gov.uk/about/campai...
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Driving equitable care for all. The NHS Race & Health Observatory is proud to see its recommendations shaping the latest national guidelines for neonatal care - helping to ensure improved outcomes for every newborn.
Learn more: www.nhsrho.org/blogs/the-ob...
Learn more: www.nhsrho.org/blogs/the-ob...
December 15, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Driving equitable care for all. The NHS Race & Health Observatory is proud to see its recommendations shaping the latest national guidelines for neonatal care - helping to ensure improved outcomes for every newborn.
Learn more: www.nhsrho.org/blogs/the-ob...
Learn more: www.nhsrho.org/blogs/the-ob...
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Just a reminder, as you look outside and notice it's already getting dark 😱, that today is the earliest sunset of the year (15:51 in London). From tomorrow the sunsets slowwwwly start getting later again. (Sunrises don't start getting earlier until Dec 30th hence solstice on 21st.) YOU ARE WELCOME.
December 12, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Just a reminder, as you look outside and notice it's already getting dark 😱, that today is the earliest sunset of the year (15:51 in London). From tomorrow the sunsets slowwwwly start getting later again. (Sunrises don't start getting earlier until Dec 30th hence solstice on 21st.) YOU ARE WELCOME.
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#Oliverscampaign
I fully stand by @BaronessHollins & this report
PLEASE SHARE
Baroness Hollins' final report: My heart breaks - solitary confinement in hospital has no therapeutic benefit for people with a learning disability and autistic people
www.gov.uk/government/p...
I fully stand by @BaronessHollins & this report
PLEASE SHARE
Baroness Hollins' final report: My heart breaks - solitary confinement in hospital has no therapeutic benefit for people with a learning disability and autistic people
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Baroness Hollins' final report: My heart breaks - solitary confinement in hospital has no therapeutic benefit for people with a learning disability and autistic people
www.gov.uk
December 7, 2024 at 5:33 AM
#Oliverscampaign
I fully stand by @BaronessHollins & this report
PLEASE SHARE
Baroness Hollins' final report: My heart breaks - solitary confinement in hospital has no therapeutic benefit for people with a learning disability and autistic people
www.gov.uk/government/p...
I fully stand by @BaronessHollins & this report
PLEASE SHARE
Baroness Hollins' final report: My heart breaks - solitary confinement in hospital has no therapeutic benefit for people with a learning disability and autistic people
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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"We talked about how a Poverty Truth Parliament—made up of people who have lived through poverty—could change things. Imagine the impact if those who have actually experienced poverty were at the table when decisions are made"
NEW BLOG📝 Allison from the Morecambe Poverty Commission shares reflections from a recent Poverty Truth workshop exploring what good democracy could look like & what might change if decision makers took time to really listen to the experiences of those living in poverty carnegieuk.org/blog/what-a-...
What a Poverty Truth Parliament Could Mean for Our Democracy - Carnegie UK
Hi, I’m Allison. In 2022, after my marriage ended, I faced economic hardship in ways I never expected. This experience led me to the Poverty Truth Network, where I began to see how deeply poverty affe...
carnegieuk.org
December 11, 2024 at 3:59 PM
"We talked about how a Poverty Truth Parliament—made up of people who have lived through poverty—could change things. Imagine the impact if those who have actually experienced poverty were at the table when decisions are made"
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p.s I need my hospital number - of course its not in the appointment calendar on the app, I have to navigate into the letters part of the app, open a letter and find my number. Did anyone user-test this app?!
December 10, 2024 at 12:37 PM
p.s I need my hospital number - of course its not in the appointment calendar on the app, I have to navigate into the letters part of the app, open a letter and find my number. Did anyone user-test this app?!
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Wrong person, they can't do it either. Hang up, call back, 3rd in queue, finally transferred to the right person & given a direct line - why didnt the app give me this number?! Anyhow started at 9.20am, cancelled appointment at 10.05. & people think we should pay £10 if we don't cancel! 4/4
December 10, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Wrong person, they can't do it either. Hang up, call back, 3rd in queue, finally transferred to the right person & given a direct line - why didnt the app give me this number?! Anyhow started at 9.20am, cancelled appointment at 10.05. & people think we should pay £10 if we don't cancel! 4/4
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Called yesterday twice, navigated the call system to get a message that said "No one can take your call" and the call ended. No message on when this number is answered. Called today, got through in ten mins to the appointment line, but they can't cancel the appointment either, transfers me... 3/4
December 10, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Called yesterday twice, navigated the call system to get a message that said "No one can take your call" and the call ended. No message on when this number is answered. Called today, got through in ten mins to the appointment line, but they can't cancel the appointment either, transfers me... 3/4
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No one asked if i could do that date but there we go. I got the appointment through a bespoke app this hospital uses, i hit the cancel button on the app - a note pops up to says you can't cancel the appointment using the cancel button, you need to call a number 2/4
December 10, 2024 at 12:32 PM
No one asked if i could do that date but there we go. I got the appointment through a bespoke app this hospital uses, i hit the cancel button on the app - a note pops up to says you can't cancel the appointment using the cancel button, you need to call a number 2/4
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At National Voices we talk a lot about patient admin and many people ask what we mean and why patients who don't cancel appointments shouldn't be charged, so here's a thread on my attempt to cancel an appointment. I was offered an appointment for 30 December - I am away so can't make it. so.... 1/4
December 10, 2024 at 12:31 PM
At National Voices we talk a lot about patient admin and many people ask what we mean and why patients who don't cancel appointments shouldn't be charged, so here's a thread on my attempt to cancel an appointment. I was offered an appointment for 30 December - I am away so can't make it. so.... 1/4
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The testing phase is complete! 🎉
Our improvement framework for ICSs to tackle health inequalities (developed with @CareQualityComm & @NVTweeting) has completed its testing phase.
🗓️ The framework and guidance launch 12 Feb.
For more info: www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/news/testing...
Our improvement framework for ICSs to tackle health inequalities (developed with @CareQualityComm & @NVTweeting) has completed its testing phase.
🗓️ The framework and guidance launch 12 Feb.
For more info: www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/news/testing...
Testing phase complete in health inequalities project for ICSs
Read about the latest phase of our project with CQC and National Voices.
www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk
December 10, 2024 at 2:36 PM
The testing phase is complete! 🎉
Our improvement framework for ICSs to tackle health inequalities (developed with @CareQualityComm & @NVTweeting) has completed its testing phase.
🗓️ The framework and guidance launch 12 Feb.
For more info: www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/news/testing...
Our improvement framework for ICSs to tackle health inequalities (developed with @CareQualityComm & @NVTweeting) has completed its testing phase.
🗓️ The framework and guidance launch 12 Feb.
For more info: www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/news/testing...
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Crumbs! Why are mince pies so expensive this Christmas?
Crumbs! Why are mince pies so expensive this Christmas?
Some supermarket varieties cost 40% more than last year. But they’re not the only festive favourites breaking the bank
Name: Mince pies.
Appearance: Sugar-dusted flying saucers of pastry. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Crumbs! Why are mince pies so expensive this Christmas?
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2024 marks 10 years of our #CarerPositive project!🎂
Our team work with employers to help build support for carers in the workplace, and those that do receive a nationally recognised award.
Find out more here: https://buff.ly/3Mymp4F
Our team work with employers to help build support for carers in the workplace, and those that do receive a nationally recognised award.
Find out more here: https://buff.ly/3Mymp4F
December 10, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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It’s a dreary old day outside & not much positivity going on, so I’m posting photos of Ruben my Norfolk Terrier.
Well he always makes me smile 😊
Well he always makes me smile 😊
December 10, 2024 at 2:31 PM
It’s a dreary old day outside & not much positivity going on, so I’m posting photos of Ruben my Norfolk Terrier.
Well he always makes me smile 😊
Well he always makes me smile 😊
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Are you a registered #healthcare professional driven by a passion to make a difference for #children & young people?
We’re looking for a new Strategic Lead for Clinical & Quality Governance - could it be you?
Closes Jan 6
jobs.barnardos.org.uk/jobs/vacancy...
We’re looking for a new Strategic Lead for Clinical & Quality Governance - could it be you?
Closes Jan 6
jobs.barnardos.org.uk/jobs/vacancy...
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Barnardos Careers
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December 3, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Are you a registered #healthcare professional driven by a passion to make a difference for #children & young people?
We’re looking for a new Strategic Lead for Clinical & Quality Governance - could it be you?
Closes Jan 6
jobs.barnardos.org.uk/jobs/vacancy...
We’re looking for a new Strategic Lead for Clinical & Quality Governance - could it be you?
Closes Jan 6
jobs.barnardos.org.uk/jobs/vacancy...
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'The 18-week target is an important hospital milestone, but it is not a milestone for our overall health service,' says
Sarah Woolnough, responding to the Prime Minister's speech on its Plan for Change and the #NHS waiting list 'milestone'. Read more: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
Sarah Woolnough, responding to the Prime Minister's speech on its Plan for Change and the #NHS waiting list 'milestone'. Read more: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
December 5, 2024 at 2:05 PM
'The 18-week target is an important hospital milestone, but it is not a milestone for our overall health service,' says
Sarah Woolnough, responding to the Prime Minister's speech on its Plan for Change and the #NHS waiting list 'milestone'. Read more: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
Sarah Woolnough, responding to the Prime Minister's speech on its Plan for Change and the #NHS waiting list 'milestone'. Read more: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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Our Chief Executive, Jennifer Dixon responds to the Prime Minister's newly announced 'Plan For Change' in the context of our recent polling and analysis work.
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Read more 👇
https://buff.ly/3ZlNVcb
December 5, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Our Chief Executive, Jennifer Dixon responds to the Prime Minister's newly announced 'Plan For Change' in the context of our recent polling and analysis work.
Read more 👇
https://buff.ly/3ZlNVcb
Read more 👇
https://buff.ly/3ZlNVcb
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The NHS Race & Health Observatory is expanding. Join our mission to tackle racial and ethnic inequalities in healthcare. Take a look at our current vacancies and apply to be part of the Observatory, here: www.nhsrho.org/about-us/wor...
November 30, 2024 at 8:36 PM
The NHS Race & Health Observatory is expanding. Join our mission to tackle racial and ethnic inequalities in healthcare. Take a look at our current vacancies and apply to be part of the Observatory, here: www.nhsrho.org/about-us/wor...
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Tackling health inequalities place by place. Over 50 areas in the UK and today 1 more - launching Oxfordshire Marmot County. @michaelmarmot.bsky.social @marmotihe.bsky.social
November 25, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Tackling health inequalities place by place. Over 50 areas in the UK and today 1 more - launching Oxfordshire Marmot County. @michaelmarmot.bsky.social @marmotihe.bsky.social