Sue Thomas
thomassue.bsky.social
Sue Thomas
@thomassue.bsky.social
RN, commissioner & healthcare consultant. PPV member NHSE neuro transformation CRG.
Great to see our Matter of Life and Breath report highlighted and hear Chris highlighting the need for us to “champion patient perspectives”
July 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
What a retrograde step. Healthwatch has been the voice for many marginalised groups. Who will speak out for them now? Proud to have been a volunteer and board member of Somerset Healthwatch!
July 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
#COPDVoices ‘patients must have more opportunities to participate in respiratory research’ check out the report for more quotes!
May 22, 2025 at 8:13 AM
#COPDVoices detail how services can improve patient care through the 3 strategic shifts for effective change in the NHS. This will put patient voice central to service commissioning
May 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Reposted by Sue Thomas
🚨 1 person is hospitalised every 3 minutes from COPD
🚨1 in 2 patients are readmitted or die within 90 days of a COPD exacerbation
🚨COPD is the 2nd most common cause of emergency admission
🚨In the UK someone has a COPD exacerbation every 20 seconds

It’s time for change
May 22, 2025 at 7:12 AM
A matter of life and breath details 9 key recommendations for service improvement highlighted from #COPDVoices check the report out
May 22, 2025 at 7:36 AM