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Gutted to be missing the Bromley game through illness. If anyone is looking for 1/2 tickets DM me.
#swfc
George Lindars-Hammond retweeted
I’ll fight to make sure everyone shares in the success Greater Manchester is building - making sure there’s more money in people's pockets, pride in every town centre with a New High Streets Fund, a new generation of council and affordable homes and an expanded Bee Network that freezes fares and that works for all of us. 🐝 🌹
George Lindars-Hammond retweeted
Deeply honoured to be appointed by the Prime Minister as Health & Social Care Secretary.
Huge thanks to @RachelReevesMP for my time as part of her fantastic team.
Can't wait to get started and continue @wesstreeting's brilliant work on such a critical mission for our country.
At Healthwatch we often hear from families struggling with Continuing Healthcare. The new @NuffieldTrust report shows just how unfair the postcode lottery is when people need support most.
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Fixing CHC is urgent — but the bigger challenge is reforming social care so no one faces catastrophic costs. The Casey Commission is a vital chance to put people’s experiences at the centre. Give Nuffield's report a read 👇
bit.ly/4njSm1RR
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George Lindars-Hammond retweeted
It’s now clear from the attacks on the police, the nature of the speeches from the main stage, and the comments and conduct of a significant proportion of the marchers yesterday’s rally was an extremist, Far-Right rally. There is no longer any ambiguity about that.
George Lindars-Hammond retweeted
Piers Morgan: "Do you think the [GHF] is a force for good in Gaza?"
Me: "No, it is a force for evil. That is not a word I use lightly. But what we have seen is evil...people coming for food, starved by Israel & they are then shot at, killed. 100s of them. It is the most evil thing I have seen in recent years."
Me on @PiersUncensored.
Full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=xtzO9x-O…
George Lindars-Hammond retweeted
We've published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a #GPappointment and what they're offered.
Read our article to find out what patients are entitled to ask for at their GP practice.
bit.ly/4eSA9VX
ALT Infographic listing choices available at a GP practice, such as appointment booking methods and types of healthcare professionals, with the Healthwatch logo at the bottom.
Live footage of Danny Rohl arriving at St George's park. #swfc youtube.com/clip/UgkxUcVYMMO…
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Very interesting to see NHS England start to take action to move ophthalmology focus and spend towards non-cataract conditions. Definitely a waiting list risk but hopefully a real positive for those waiting for treatment for the most serious eye conditions england.nhs.uk/long-read/252…
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As someone who was once a twenty year old councillor, I can't over emphasise how ill equipped an 18 year old for even an interim role like this. Young people deserve to be councillors but need time to develop. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93k…
I have respect for the vital role that local papers have in desperate times for their industry but it's so sad to see the @SheffieldStar come to post things like this. Inaccurate, outrage baiting engagement farming with no story nor any local angle.
Today @HealthwatchE release our second eye care report, this time focusing on experiences in primary eye care from a survey we conducted. Read it here: healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-…
A few key points:
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We think:
- Financial support for eye care needs reviewing to evaluate both eligibility and scope of support
-A targeted campaign to inform people of the support available is needed
-High Street opticians need to ensure they are mindful of the financial situation of patients
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We also think that the core recommendation of our first eye care report, that optometrists should have have a far greater role in treating and managing eye conditions can help promote confidence in seeking eye care. Read that report here:nds.healthwatch.co.uk/report…
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