Reposted by Celia Kelly Marcus Chown @marcuschown.bsky.social · 14/04/2025~60% of health minister Wes Streeting’s donations have been from private health firms. This is a conflict of interest so big it can be seen from space. Does Labour not see this? 25726
Reposted by Celia Kelly NHS Million @nhsmillion.bsky.social · 14/11/2024We will never stop fighting for the NHS, and can’t wait to find people on here to help fight with us… 1021193
Reposted by Celia Kelly NHS Million @nhsmillion.bsky.social · 18/11/2024The number of women waiting for gynaecology care in England has more than doubled in the last 5 years. That’s more than 760,000 people waiting right now. We must encourage the Government to fix this urgently. www.itv.com/watch/news/d...itv.com 39835
Reposted by Celia Kelly Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Our Co-Chair @drtonyosullivan.bsky.social said: "This isn't a failure of the NHS model but a direct consequence of years of underfunding, staff shortages and creeping privatisation." morningstaronline.co.uk/article/reco...morningstaronline.co.ukRecord low satisfaction with NHS is direct result of political neglect, campaigners warn 03722
Reposted by Celia Kelly Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Our Co-Chair @drtonyosullivan.bsky.social spoke to David Bull on Talk TV about the results of the latest public satisfaction survey on the NHS. Only 59% of respondents are now happy with the service - the lowest amount ever. Listen to Tony explain why this is 👇👇👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=erf8...youtube.comNHS Public satisfaction lowest ever? Dr Tony O'Sullivan interview on Talk TVYouTube video by Keep Our NHS Public 055
Reposted by Celia Kelly Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Our Co-Chair @drtonyosullivan.bsky.social on Talk TV today about the need to include all sections of the population in methods of communication with patients. An over reliance on apps & electronic messaging may mean that some people will miss out on vital health information. youtu.be/3VTzOSgW6Owyoutu.beScrapping NHS hospital appointments? Dr Tony O'Sullivan on Talk TVYouTube video by Keep Our NHS Public 073
Celia Kelly @celiark.bsky.social · 10/04/2025"Hospitals in England offered unlimited bonuses for taking patients off waiting lists | NHS | The Guardian" www.theguardian.com/society/2025... 000
Celia Kelly @celiark.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Our NHS is not for sale. With Trump ramping up his trade wars trade talks must not open the door to US healthcare companies profiting from our NHS. Keir Starmer must protect our NHS by keeping it off the table during negotiations. Agree? Add your name: 38d.gs/april_bsky38d.gsDon't sell our NHS for a trade deal with TrumpOur NHS is not for sale. Trade talks with Trump must not open the door to US healthcare profiting from our NHS. Keir Starmer must protect our NHS by keeping it off the table during deal negotiations.... 000
Reposted by Celia Kelly Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 03/02/2025🔴‘The A&E Crisis Shows How the NHS Is Getting Worse and the Government Has No Real Plans to Fix It’ Politicians are refusing to take meaningful action to resolve the perma-crisis in our health service, writes NHS Doctor, David Oliver bylinetimes.com/2025/02/03/t...bylinetimes.com'The A&E Crisis Shows How the NHS Is Getting Worse and the Government Has No Real Plans to Fix It'Politicians are refusing to take meaningful action to resolve the perma-crisis in our health service, writes NHS Doctor, David Oliver 23224107
Reposted by Celia Kelly Just Treatment @justtreatment.org · 03/02/2025🚨 BREAKING: Young patients stage demonstration outside a @priorygroup.bsky.social hospital, demanding an end to NHS outsourcing to private mental health providers. #MadYouthOrganise #MentalHealth #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 4141105
Celia Kelly @celiark.bsky.social · 03/02/2025"More than 500,000 in England waited at least two months for vital cancer care | Cancer | The Guardian" www.theguardian.com/society/2025... 000
Reposted by Celia Kelly Dr Farbod @emergencybod.medsky.social · 16/01/2025Multiply this story across almost every hospital and Emergency Department across the UK. We need a proper review and an honest conversation about every aspect of healthcare in this country. This cannot go on. BBC News - 'No dignity in this', say staff on stretched A&E www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.com'There's no dignity in this' - A&E under pressureWhile the number of patients with flu are declining, a cold snap has again placed nurses under extreme stress. 14022
Reposted by Celia Kelly Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 15/01/202542% fewer District Nurses, 7% fewer GPs, 14% fewer Nursing and residential beds. And social care has been stripped. A virtual bed run by 2’ care costs on average £665 an admission. 2’ care focus is costly, it will cost less in the community if trusted with the funding #hospitaltohome 01911
Reposted by Celia Kelly Pete Hudson 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇪🇺🏴🇮🇪🇳🇱🏴🇮🇳 #FBPE #BanX #UKPR #UK_JoinEU @twopenneth.bsky.social · 15/01/2025There were so many such tragedies. In 1838, in Silkstone, Yorkshire, 16 children aged from 7 to 16 were killed in a mining disaster, they were all drowned. John Gothard was a distant cousin of mine. 4246
Reposted by Celia Kelly Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · 15/01/202511-year-old chimney sweep George Brewster was forced up a flue measuring just 12x7.5 inches. His death, after becoming jammed inside, finally galavanised parliament to act. Never forget what cruelties would be inflicted by greed were it not for “red tape”. www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...theguardian.comChimney sweep whose death changed child labour laws honoured with blue plaqueGeorge Brewster, youngest to get plaque, died aged 11 in 1875 after getting stuck in flue, leading to law banning ‘climbing boys’ 441550622
Reposted by Celia Kelly Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Our Operations & Communications Officer @samanthajwathen.bsky.social spoke to BCB Radio about the importance of supporting NHS workers with their mental health this winter: "NHS staff are human just like everyone else; they need and deserve support like we all do." www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2Eg...youtube.comWe speak to BCB Radio about the NHS Winter CrisisYouTube video by Frontline 19 183
Celia Kelly @celiark.bsky.social · 13/01/2025@premnsikka.bsky.socialOne in six UK workers skipping meals to make ends meet, says TUC www.theguardian.com/business/202... 000
Reposted by Celia Kelly Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 12/01/2025So called ‘corridor care’ is degrading, dehumanising and dangerous. We must not normalise the unacceptable. #ResuscitateEmergencyCare @shaunlintern.bsky.social 820758
Reposted by Celia Kelly Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 13/01/2025We continue to be very concerned by that amount of stress and extreme pressure our NHS workers are under. Thank you to @andrewgregory.com for highlighting our services in this important piece. Please know that we are here to assist frontline NHS staff in need. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...theguardian.com‘It feels like a war zone’: exhausted ambulance service workers in England tell their storiesA paramedic and control room supervisor talk frankly about the emotional impact of not being able to give patients the care they need in an overwhelmed NHS 1158
Reposted by Celia Kelly David Oliver @mancunianmedic.bsky.social · 13/01/2025www.theguardian.com/society/2025...theguardian.comFlu: who is at risk in England and what precautions are recommended?As critical incidents are declared in multiple hospitals, we look at testing and protection advice 098
Reposted by Celia Kelly Emma Runswick @redrunswick.bsky.social · 13/01/2025🚨TODAY is the LAST DAY to stand for ARM in the Divisional (geographical) elections 🚨 ARM this year will elect 2 new Chief Officers and set the direction of the BMA. Like what your union is doing right now and want more? Stand! Want changes? Stand! www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/a...bma.org.ukARM 2025 division electionsARM division elections are open to all BMA members. Find out more about the ARM division elections to this year's ARM. 042
Reposted by Celia Kelly Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 12/01/2025“I'm starting to run out of words which adequately capture the scale of the issues facing the Emergency Care system atm. A crisis, brutal, unacceptable & dangerous; it's all of these, & more. I'm at a loss as to how this has been allowed to happen again"- Dr Adrian Boyle rcem.ac.uk/how-has-this...rcem.ac.uk‘How has this been allowed to happen again?’: RCEM demands answers as winter crisis deepensWith patients at risk of harm due to spending days in Emergency Departments and health care professionals left in tears due to winter pressures, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine has asked ‘how ... 0139
Celia Kelly @celiark.bsky.social · 12/01/2025@samanthajwathen.bsky.socialhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g3gyxm0kvo 000
Reposted by Celia Kelly We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 11/01/2025MP @jontrickett.bsky.social explains in 1 minute why #water should be publicly owned. If you agree with Jon, sign our petition ✍️ tinyurl.com/252aj8t5 #ThamesWater #PublicOwnership 49952
Reposted by Celia Kelly Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 12/01/2025"Once a hub for news, debate, and connection, Twitter has devolved into a cesspit of hate and chaos. Today, I’m sending my final tweet."northeastbylines.co.ukGoodbye to Twitter. Good riddance to X."Once a hub for news, debate, and connection, Twitter has devolved into a cesspit of hate and chaos. Today, I’m sending my final tweet." 1512927459
Reposted by Celia Kelly Marcus Chown @marcuschown.bsky.social · 12/01/2025BBC now reporting recruitment of NHS nurses for “corridor care”. No admission of their key role in this - their 14 years of relentless “NHS failing” stories which omitted to tell people the truth - that the NHS was being failed by the government, which was underfunding it to breaking point. 614161
Reposted by Celia Kelly Just Treatment @justtreatment.org · 09/01/2025Labour & the #NHS: new year, same dangerous mistakes... The government's new health policy announcements look set to further entrench privatisation whilst failing to address the real challenges facing our public health service. Here's what you need to know 🧵⬇️ 66563
Reposted by Celia Kelly Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 09/01/2025With patients unable to be discharged into the community being such a huge contributor to the crisis in emergency care, we shouldn't have to wait another 3yrs for the big improvements that are needed. Read our take on govts latest announcements here 👇 keepournhspublic.com/labours-timi...keepournhspublic.comLabour’s timid plans for a National Care Service – 2028 is too late!Labour’s recent ‘big announcement’ on social care is the setting up of an independent commission (lead by Dame Louise Casey) which will produce an interim report in 2026 and a final report in 2028. Wh... 12418
Reposted by Celia Kelly Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Our Co-Chair @drtonyosullivan.bsky.social said: "Private “spare capacity” relies on NHS staff and funding to resource their expansion. Feeding the parasite undermines the health of the NHS host." mol.im/a/14257221mol.imMillions more patients to receive free treatment in private hospitalsSir Keir Starmer yesterday pledged to make 'better use' of the private sector so people can be seen more quickly for a wider range of issues. 02823
Reposted by Celia Kelly Cat Hobbs @cathobbs.bsky.social · 06/01/2025It's outrageous that Starmer plans to *increase NHS privatisation* instead of doing this👇🏥 www.youtube.com/shorts/DHknu...youtube.com3 ways Keir Starmer could expand NHS capacityYouTube video by We Own It 16447
Reposted by Celia Kelly We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 08/01/2025🚨Keir Starmer's private healthcare deal won’t fix NHS waiting lists. The Conservatives tried it for 4 years. It failed! It only saw huge profits leave our NHS. Time to invest in the solutions that are already working in the NHS. Email your MP now👉🏼 weownit.org.uk/nhsweownit.org.ukCancel the deal: invest in NHS solutions that are working 12165126
Celia Kelly @celiark.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Please share thanks - we send £10m a week to private health care shareholders - 001
Reposted by Celia Kelly We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 06/12/2024🚨Private healthcare companies are lobbying the Health Secretary to sign up to a new PFI deal. ⏰We’re running out of time to stop this deal. 📋Add your name to the petition now and show Wes Streeting YOU stand against new #PFI in our #NHS. #NoNewPFI weownit.org.uk/act-now/tell...weownit.org.ukTell Wes Streeting - NO new PFI in our NHS! 43606528
Celia Kelly @celiark.bsky.social · 08/01/2025"The private sector needs NHS funding to be diverted and NHS staff to reduce their NHS hours to staff ‘spare capacity’. Feeding the parasite undermines the health of the NHS host.” Co Chair of Keep Our NHS Public Dr Tony O'Sullivan 000
Celia Kelly @celiark.bsky.social · 08/01/2025"Private sector’s role in cutting NHS waiting lists in England to rise by 20% | Health policy | The Guardian" www.theguardian.com/politics/202... 000
Celia Kelly @celiark.bsky.social · 08/01/2025@protectournhsbanes.bsky.socialhttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(24)00003-3/fulltext "At an ecological level, high rates of privatisation and outsourcing almost always corresponded with worse health outcomes in the studies included in this Review." An excellent article! 000
Celia Kelly @celiark.bsky.social · 07/01/2025"Lowdown’s NHS sit rep Autumn 2024 – the state of ICS finances - The Lowdown" lowdownnhs.info/icbs/lowdown... 110
Reposted by Celia Kelly Kevin Donovan @kevindonovan1946.bsky.social · 07/01/2025In the not too distant future, in addition to staff cuts, ICSs will have no alternative other than to make cuts in access to healthcare ? lowdownnhs.info/icbs/lowdown...lowdownnhs.infoLowdown’s NHS sit rep Autumn 2024 – the state of ICS finances - The LowdownThis is Part 1 of the latest Lowdown overview of the financial state of the NHS, drawing on ICB and trust board papers and other sources. Most of the work was done in the second half of October. Since... 011
Reposted by Celia Kelly Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 20/12/2024🚨 Our NHS is in crisis this winter, but we're still here fighting for it. For nearly 20yrs we've fought to protect our NHS from underfunding & privatisation. Now we need your help to continue this vital work Donate using link in next post. Together, we can protect our NHS🙏 youtu.be/3kRe6JWFFGI?...youtu.beDonate today: Together, we can protect our NHS.YouTube video by Keep Our NHS Public 56540
Reposted by Celia Kelly Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 06/01/2025Our Co-Chair @drtonyosullivan.bsky.social: "These measures alone won't be transformational. It's having enough NHS community & hospital staff, from cleaners and admin to nurses, therapists, GPs and consultants, that will solve these dangerous waiting lists.” morningstaronline.co.uk/article/inve...morningstaronline.co.ukInvestment in NHS staff will make more of a difference to waiting lists than app upgrades, campaigners warn 1359
Reposted by Celia Kelly Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 03/01/2025Our co-chair @drjohnpuntis.bsky.social said: "There must be safeguards against the private sector gaining access to data for profit, and the public should be fully informed about the use of people’s health data and the right to protection and privacy.” morningstaronline.co.uk/article/labo...morningstaronline.co.ukLabour's plans to sell GP data to private sector ‘make no sense’Campaigners warn Labour's ‘pro-business approach to data’ has ‘potential for further loss of public trust’ in the NHS 12518
Reposted by Celia Kelly Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 03/01/2025Our co-chair @drjohnpuntis.bsky.social said on the front page of the Morning Star today: "There must be safeguards against the private sector gaining access to data for profit and the public should be fully informed about the right to protection and privacy." 44138
Reposted by Celia Kelly Cat Hobbs @cathobbs.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Thames Water's only source of income is YOU, the customer A bailout would cost every household *£250+ a year* Instead, Steve Reed could withdraw its licence Bring it into PUBLIC OWNERSHIP NOW (normal in 90% of the rest of the world) @bigissue.com www.bigissue.com/opinion/wate...bigissue.comIt's time to take our water backPrivatised water represents the most unholy of business models – all the while, bills go up, and sewage spews into our rivers and seas. 19658
Reposted by Celia Kelly Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 23/12/2024As we enter another ‘Winter crisis’ there are no seasons in NHS anymore It’s worth reflecting on the plans the last Govt had, 5000 more beds The target wasn’t hit despite NHSE stating publicly it was & July stating they were permanently added The numbers don’t stack up #NHS #medsky 13718
Reposted by Celia Kelly Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 23/12/2024The additional 5000 permanent hospital beds announced last year seem to be a manipulation of the figures It was announced in January 2023 that there would be 5000 more beds available for Winter 2023 That these beds would be permanent and additional The numbers below tell the reality #medsky 0176