Charlotte Thompson

Communications Manager at @The_NHSA and @_HENorth. Views my own.

[Health Equity North @_HENorth]

The removal of the two-child cap shows the power of collaboration and advocacy. It will lift thousands of children from poverty, but rates remain high. We’ll continue to push for a cross-sector strategy to tackle root causes and reduce health inequalities.
https://t.co/GcUZ0DG3oj

[Health Equity North @_HENorth]

Regional inequalities in health, wages and economic inactivity have deepened since our first #HealthforWealth report in 2018, placing a financial burden on the economy and stagnating possible productivity growth.

https://t.co/ghiRcdWXJB

[Health Equity North @_HENorth]

“Poverty has no return on investment”

Read @alexis_darby’s recent blog, outlining the impact the two-child limit has on child poverty in the UK and the work Health Equity North has been doing to spread awareness of this critical issue.

https://t.co/N9yntNB4ky

[Health Equity North @_HENorth]

Chair of @ChildoftheNort1 & Pro-Vice Chancellor of @UniofNewcastle Matthew Grenby is up next at the #NatOppSummit setting the scene for the #ChildOfTheNorth campaign and report successes

[Lionesses @Lionesses]

WE NEVER GIVE UP. WE ARE #WEURO2025 FINALISTS.

[Health Equity North @_HENorth]

We are at the @FestivalofPH in Manchester today, showcasing our #WomanOfTheNorth work - come and see us at our stand in the exhibitors area @OfficialUoM

[NHSA @The_NHSA]

THREAD: Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely & in poor housing - resulting in billions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs, according to our #AgeingintheNorth report released today
https://t.co/uoJTB37fPD
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[NHSA @The_NHSA]

In the third in our series of blogs about our time at #HLTHEurope, our CEO @HannahDaviesHEN has written about the events and discussions centring around women’s health and inequalities across the globe.
Read more 👉https://t.co/fzMG88cDwd

[Charlotte Thompson @CharlotteT_NHSA]

A really insightful talk with @TheTimes Health Editor @ShaunLintern and @NHSEngland Chair Penny Dash on what’s next for healthcare in England - including tackling obesity, improving primary care options, and going from “analogue to digital”, as well as a focus on innovation

[NHSA @The_NHSA]

What an amazing picture of colleagues here at #HLTHEurope in Amsterdam who are representing the North of England - great to see so many champions to improve health research and innovation in our regions

[Charlotte Thompson @CharlotteT_NHSA]

We’ve shone a spotlight through our @_HENorth #WomanofTheNorth work on the uphill struggles women face for health equity – which is why it’s great to hear from a passionate panel of women at #HLTHEurope about how that gap can be closed @NikkiKF

[Charlotte Thompson @CharlotteT_NHSA]

Are you ever too old to have a selfie with a giant unicorn? Probably yes. Did I do it anyway? Also yes. Having a great time at #HLTHEurope with the @The_NHSA team and @LivHPartners colleagues!

[Charlotte Thompson @CharlotteT_NHSA]

Did you know that women are 3 times less likely to be diagnosed with autism and ADHD? Black people are 5 times less likely. A brilliant panel event at #HLTHEurope on the growing scepticism towards neurodiversity

[Charlotte Thompson @CharlotteT_NHSA]

“19.3% of NHS staff identify as being black or minority ethnic. If we don’t ensure these people access the innovation pipeline, the NHS is turning its back on a fifth of their innovation opportunities” - @richarddstubbs delivering a powerful statement at #HLTHEurope

[NHSA @The_NHSA]

Kicking off #HLTHEurope this morning and representing the Yorkshire region @richarddstubbs CEO of @HealthInnovYH talking about why inclusion matters to the equity of an organisation

[Charlotte Thompson @CharlotteT_NHSA]

I’ve written my first blog for the @The_NHSA! In Amsterdam yesterday we held a fantastic panel event about how innovators can collaborate with NHS Trusts

[NHSA @The_NHSA]

Read our blog by our Comms Manager @CharlotteT_NHSA about Day 0 of #HLTHEurope, including our panel event for innovators about collaborating with NHS Trusts for trials, evaluations & procurement, delivered with the help of incredible expert speakers https://t.co/6ZP4c1nDGc
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[Liverpool Health Partners @LivHPartners]

Part of Team Liverpool have arrived at @HLTHEVENT Amsterdam ready for an exciting few days raising the profile of innovation excellence across the city. Keep an eye on our social media over the next few days as we share what we are up to! @The_NHSA #HLTHEurope

[Charlotte Thompson @CharlotteT_NHSA]

Too excited to be flying to Amsterdam today for #HLTHEurope - looking forward to an exciting 4 days of the conference

[Health Equity North @_HENorth]

In our latest report on the struggles parents in the North East face around accessing and paying for childcare, our researchers spoke to affected families about their experiences– here’s a few examples of what they had to say.

Read all our interviews at https://t.co/npFXHIwCVN

[Health Equity North @_HENorth]

.@DrNCBennett of @sheffielduni has co-authored our report on the impact of PIP changes on local economies, which illustrates how deprived communities have the most to lose from the Government’s proposals

https://t.co/TxvSSRQtOX

[NHSA @The_NHSA]

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If you’re included in the #NorthInnovationWomen list, why not share the good news with your followers using the downloadable social media card available here: https://t.co/QkT4nf3V2Y #WomanOfTheNorth

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