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Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Our Press officer @samanthajwathen.bsky.social said: “Corridor care has become a dangerous, year-round reality in hospitals up and down the country. Govt cannot talk seriously about patient safety while accepting it as a normalised way of running the NHS.” morningstaronline.co.uk/article/heal...

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Health Secretary conference speech misses ‘elephant in the room’ of corridor care

YVETTE COOPER announced a new pension scheme for care workers in England today but was condemned for ignoring corridor care.The Health Secretary, speaking at the Labour conference in Liverpool, said t...

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Nice to get in a rare named quote from yours truly, and pleased that my words made the headline. Having a public outlet for anger - and occasionally getting to put your own name to it - is one of the perks of being a press officer. morningstaronline.co.uk/article/heal...

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Health Secretary conference speech misses ‘elephant in the room’ of corridor care

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Nothing makes me more disenchanted with the state of the world than reading the Facebook comments on covid-related news posts. No Karen, it's not the flu, and yes, it's (sadly) real. I have neither the time nor the crayons to explain it to you.

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James @retrojames.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It takes BBC 2 to make a thing go right... Remember these idents? You just might. Just a little something from me 2 you:

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On my way down to Bath, fully laden with posters, leaflets & display equipment for tomorrow’s doctors wellbeing event at Royal United hospital. Looking forward to giving a talk and running a @frontline19.bsky.social stall. It’ll be nice to meet some of the people our work supports 💚

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 28/09/2026

There is a worldwide crisis of burnout in the medical profession and doctors need to work together to find solutions. Doctors at the International Conference of Physician Health are hoping to identify ways to combat some of the challenges contributing to ill-health among healthcare professionals.

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Doctors seek solution to burnout

US, UK and Canada-organised conference hears of healthcare staff struggling to look after themselves and consequently their patients owing to stress

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Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our Co-Chair @drtonyosullivan.bsky.social said: "The lesson could not be clearer: when commercial incentives enter healthcare, robust safeguards, transparency and public accountability are essential, and in this case they catastrophically failed." www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

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Women’s breasts unnecessarily removed in NHS ‘pay per op’ outsourcing deal

Hundreds of women harmed and 20 had unnecessary mastectomies at County Durham and Darlington trust as NHS-wide ‘pay per patient’ outsourcing deals come under scrutiny

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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today we pause to remember those health and care workers we have lost to suicide, which happens alarmingly often. We must foster a culture where staff feel supported and cared for at their worst If you are a frontline worker in need, you can confidentially self-refer for counselling frontline19.com

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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Practitioner Health Programme @nhsprachealth.bsky.social have launched an online memorial wall to remember all those health and care workers tragically lost to suicide. To leave a tribute/message or find out more, please visit: www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/remembrance#...

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Wall of Remembrance

Honour the life of a loved one, friend, or colleague by sharing a tribute, memory, or reflection.

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Nothing to see here, just me currently beating a Cambridge university lecturer at Scrabble 😁

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Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Watch/view our regular Podcast - Not the NHS Again - with @thedauk.bsky.social & @drstevetaylor.bsky.social and hear from a range of experts. Here, former bond trader @vincegomez.com explains how the idea that we can't afford the NHS is a myth. Watch/like/subscribe: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOmM...

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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay We know how tragically common suicide is among NHS staff. But we also know that the right support at the right time can save a life - we’ve seen it happen. No frontline worker should suffer in silence. Reach out for free, confidential counselling: frontline19.com

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 09/09/2026

Today, Dr Ian Higginson, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, responded to the publication of the National Audit Office (NAO) report ‘Managing the flow of patients through hospital from A&E’. “The system is in a state of permacrisis" rcem.ac.uk/college-n...

“The system is in a state of permacrisis”
RCEM responds to NAO report on managing the flow of patients through hospitals

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This woman is disabled as a result of catching covid whilst working frontline. This is how much the NHS cares about the health and well-being of its staff.

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Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Our Co-Chair @drtonyosullivan.bsky.social spoke to BBC 3 Counties Radio yesterday about NHS cuts, and private sector waste: "Last year £560 million went into private cataract companies, and £165 million of that was profit - so that's 32% profit." Listen here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOrj...

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Why is this NHS trust cutting £24.9m? | Interview with Three Counties Radio

YouTube video by Keep Our NHS Public

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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Changeover day can bring excitement, but also challenges. Whatever your role, brand new, continuing or senior - we are here for you. We provide free, qualified, and confidential 1-1 counselling and are independent of the NHS. Self-refer at www.frontline19.com We got you.

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It's always good to get in the Guardian, especially when it's an exclusive. Never underestimate the value of good press work and relationships in furthering the cause. People are now (rightly) outraged by this story today who didn't know about it yesterday.

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Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Our Co-Chair @drjohnpuntis.bsky.social said: “Services must be designed together with users and address the needs of the many unpaid carers. Close NHS working could end delayed discharge from hospital and the 16,000 annual deaths from delayed admission” morningstaronline.co.uk/article/nati...

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National care service now!

ANDY BURNHAM was urged today to prove to keep his vow to abandon 40 years of neoliberalism by legislating for a national care service before the end of this parliament.Health experts, campaigners and ...

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Rathi Guhadasan @rathi-sha.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

300 emergency care deaths / week, waiting lists still > 7 million & an NHS funding private profits before staff & patient care. @drstevetaylor.bsky.social @drtonyosullivan.bsky.social & I discuss Labour’s record on the NHS and how this needs to change urgently: watch👇🏾 youtu.be/-9GVg165b0E?...

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Labour’s 2nd year report - Could do a lot better!

YouTube video by Not the NHS Again

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

NEW: Better health isn't just good for people – it's essential for economic growth. Our report finds that restoring working-age health to 2014 levels could unlock £57bn in annual economic output and provide a £72bn boost to the public finances. Read more ⬇️

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Health as an economic asset

Our report aims to shift the dial on how we think about health – moving from treating ill health as a cost to seeing good health as a national economic asset.

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

My dear, sweet, talented, outspoken (in a good way) granny died on Saturday. I arrived 5 minutes too late to sit with her in her final moments. Hold your loved ones close 💔

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Broken Politics 🌍 @landofbritain.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Five years on... We need to remember again just how bad and corrupt the Tories were, and still are. Can you also imagine what would have happened if the blatant crook Farage and his #UKIP / #ReformUK had been in government? We would all have died. #Covid #Johnson #bbclaurak #Clacton #ukpolitics

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Just Treatment @justtreatment.org · 16/07/2026

Our patient leader Raj on why the US-UK pharma deal is a disaster for the NHS 👇 If the NHS is forced to pay more for drugs, patients pay the price - with delayed treatment, rationed care, and lives lost.

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Covid-19 Bereaved Families For Justice UK @cbffjuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The lack of adequate PPE for key workers & care users was one of the most glaring failures of the pandemic. Key findings here from the first chapter of the Covid-19 Inquiry’s Module 5 report - which was published this week & covered emergency procurement & distribution 🧵1/

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DamonTheDemon @damonthedemon.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

COVID was a clear message to us all that when push comes to shove, we dont really matter. And when things happen like this, the Democide delivered by our Government, is ignored, long grassed or swept under a rug, so theres never any justice. People should be in jail for this, We all know who.

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Prioritising The VIP Lane hindered the usual procurement process and meant vital supplies of PPE were lost to us. Imagine prioritising money and connections over people's lives. I will NEVER not cry hot, angry tears of rage at this disgusting injustice. thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/hea...

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Doctors unprotected against COVID-19

Inquiry finds government preparation for pandemic left NHS workers and patients in danger

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Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Our latest podcast - ran jointly with @thedauk.bsky.social & hosted by @drstevetaylor.bsky.social is live - and you won't want to miss it. Former bond trader Vince Gomez, explains why the 'bottomless pit' argument is irrelevant, and how we really can afford the NHS. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOmM...

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Money makes the world go around!

YouTube video by Not the NHS Again

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Cameron @cameronboyle95.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

"The NHS is already on life support. handing over billions more to US pharmaceutical giants is like trying to put out a fire while pouring petrol on the flames.” @keepournhspublic.bsky.social's Tony O'Sullivan.

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I'm going to pre-order my copy - it's sure to be an inspiring read, and couldn't have been written by a more caring and conscientious doctor. Yes, the NHS can and should be a place with lots of different roles, but the lack of oversight and scope creep is unhelpful at best, and dangerous at worst.

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I'm chuffed at successfully negotiating this great exclusive today by @andrewgregory.com 🙏 Amongst the turbulence of international relations and the cost of living, the NHS must not get pushed way down Burnham's list of priorities. People are suffering every day. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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Burnham urged to ditch ‘dangerous’ UK-US NHS drug deal

Exclusive: health groups call on expected next PM to rip up agreement, which analysis suggests could lead to 229,000 excess deaths by 2036

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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Along with 18 other health orgs & unions, we've signed a letter to Andy Burnham asking him to meet with us, recognise the immense challenges staff are under and address this urgently. The current situation is not sustainable, and our people deserve so much better. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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Burnham urged to ditch ‘dangerous’ UK-US NHS drug deal

Exclusive: health groups call on expected next PM to rip up agreement, which analysis suggests could lead to 229,000 excess deaths by 2036

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Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Along with @justtreatment.org & 17 other health related orgs and unions as part of the SOS NHS Coalition, we have written to prospective PM @andyburnham.bsky.social to ask him to meet us, and to urgently change course on the NHS. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

theguardian.com

Burnham urged to ditch ‘dangerous’ UK-US NHS drug deal

Exclusive: health groups call on expected next PM to rip up agreement, which analysis suggests could lead to 229,000 excess deaths by 2036

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Reading a book written by a frontline Dr from 2007. A better funded system then, still the same core problems. The author has so many solutions to suggest, all common sense really. Strikes me that the NHS would run extremely well if frontline staff were ever actually listened to. Radical thinking.

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Ed Poole @edpoole1975.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Part of my role and the roles of many NHS backroom staff is to work with healthcare providers on these issues. Labour has just cut funding by 50% (on top of the 30% Tory cuts). More patients will die and thousands of NHS staff who could have prevented it are looking for work (including me) .

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Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Happy 78th Birthday NHS! 🎂 We set up 20 yrs ago and have saved 10 hospitals. We are the folk with the faith to fight for it. Will you join us? Join/donate, and let's fight for the NHS together: keepournhspublic.com Thank you 💙 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYxL...

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NHS In Crisis: Emergency Appeal

YouTube video by Keep Our NHS Public

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Ed Poole @edpoole1975.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

It's entertaining and right to see Farage get some scrutiny. But the drivers of his popularity still exist, and even if his supporters realise he's been taking them for mugs, many will just look for another way to express their hate. Probably Restore. It's the root causes that need sorting.

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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Exciting news! 🥳 Our Founder & CEO, Psychotherapist @clairegoodwinfee.bsky.social has been nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award at the MBCC Awards! The nomination recognises her creating an org that's now helped 1 million+ workers. You can vote for Claire here: mbccawards.com/vote-now/ 🙏💙

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

A thousand times this. The BBC would also benefit from not giving a shit what the Daily Mail has to say about anything.

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

All hospitals need to be fitted with air con for everyone's safety, especially as heatwaves become more commonplace. This cannot become yet another misery staff are expected to just quietly endure.

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Howie @howie319.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

WORKING IN A HEATWAVE NHS What's it like working in your hospital right now? A red extreme heat warning is in force across 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 & 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Tell us what conditions are really like — DAUK will write to the Department of Health with the findings Survey👇🏼 dauk.org/heatwave-sur...

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I don't care if this is supposed to be satire or not. Body shaming NHS nurses, calling them "elephants" & "tumble-dryers" whilst pointing out staff's ethnicity in order to mock their accents/use of English- is not okay. But then The Spectator always has been an NHS-staff-hating, dirty little rag.

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A reminder - if one were needed - of the huge risks health workers take to keep us safe. Be it running towards terrorist attacks or working with infectious diseases without vaccines; far more respect should be paid - and more support given to the toll it takes. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

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France confirms first Ebola case in doctor who had worked in DRC

French health ministry says patient’s contacts are being traced and that risk to European public is very low

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The worst thing about the Brexit anniversary is having to endure the sight of Johnson's smug face every time you open social media. I have an everlasting visceral hatred of that man, of all he's done and all he stands for. I am too angry. And too hot.

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Adrian Littlejohn @yorksfella59.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Bollocks! The primary reason Britain's vaccine rollout was more efficient than in Europe was the existence of the NHS! Johnson's, arrogant dismissal of inconvenient facts is one the reasons he was Britain's worst Prime Minister, Truss included - he did more insidious damage, over a longer term...

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Stefan Marciniak @profmarciniak.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

A terrible tragedy, yes, but it could have been much worse were it not for the admirable emergency services, including colleagues at @cuh.nhs.uk www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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'Spectacularly quick' train crash response saved lives

Air ambulance crews feared "100 casualties and up to 20 fatalities" in the crash, it has emerged.

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

"Of course it costs money to train and employ us, but that's because we do a job no one else can." @redrunswick.bsky.social consistently hits the nail on the head. Can't believe this needs to be said - but there is no substitute for human, qualified doctors - and I will ALWAYS stand with them.

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