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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.
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
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…
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…
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:
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
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…