Chris Barker

Passionate about #healthtransformation, #digitalhealth and family. Chief Mischievist and #CEO at @spirithealthuk. Sports fan, especially football and rugby!

[Chris Barker @ChrisbSpirit]

I am looking forward to attending Arab Health at the end of the month. If you want to catch up whilst there please message me !
#ArabHealth #ArabHealth2025

[Spirit Medicines Optimisation @SpiritMedsOp]

Several integrated care boards have reduced staffing to cut costs. However, the impact on healthcare delivery varies widely.

Active Implementation includes free resource to help optimise operations and ensure quality care despite staffing challenges.

https://t.co/Kfgu52gJ4n

[Spirit Medicines Optimisation @SpiritMedsOp]

ICBs have created strong partnerships with @Clinitouch + Empower for virtual wards & diabetes programmes which is great! But what about cost savings?

📣We also specialise in meds op. We provide services to boost formulary adherence and prescribing change: https://t.co/aDvuqckN8g

[Chris Barker @ChrisbSpirit]

Up to £125k of funding available from NHSE this winter for ICBs to reduce winter COPD pressures using NICE-recommended tech. The deadline is tight (Aug 19th). Clinitouch is one of a handful of NICE-approved platforms for the self management of COPD.

DM for details

#clinitouch

[Spirit Medicines Optimisation @SpiritMedsOp]

A big welcome to @MM_MaheshMistry, our new Head of Medicines Optimisation (maternity cover)! 🎉

Some of you will recognise Mahesh, who brings a wealth of experience and is already making a big impact in supporting effective prescribing.

[Chris Barker @ChrisbSpirit]

More brilliant results. Well
Done team Spirit!!

[Selma Abed @SelmaAbed5]

A BIG win for patient safety!🙌

Our DOAC medicine review identified 1224 patients that needed intervention. The overall findings from this initiative are a great example of how secondary and primary care work well together to deliver brilliant results.
https://t.co/2XgiZGjOKt

[Chris Barker @ChrisbSpirit]

Please VOTE NOW for this amazing charity in the National Diversity Awards, helping families affected by ADHD in West Yorkshire - West Yorkshire ADHD support group https://t.co/mntn2i2LC8

[Spirit Medicines Optimisation @SpiritMedsOp]

Another week, another event!✅

@RichardChrysta2 and our Nurse, Julia Bevan are in #Horwich today at the @BladderBowelUK North West Symposium.

Visit our stand to learn about best practices and how our service and continence products can deliver successful medicines optimisation.

[Spirit Health @SpiritHealthUK]

It's #EmployeeAppreciationDay and we want to celebrate the incredible dedication, hard work, and passion of our amazing team.

Every person plays a vital role in our success, supporting our mission to make health easy and accessible.

Here’s to you, our fantastic team!

[Tom Holloway @SpiritTHolloway]

I've had so many conversations with my contacts in ICB's and the pressures they are facing are phenomenal. I'm glad the team at Spirit can make a difference and we have been doing so already! Don't hesitate to ask what we do #nhs #pharmacy #medicine

[Chris Barker @ChrisbSpirit]

Pleased to feature in Healthcare UK's latest #NHSinnovation series with @parthaskar & Matt Fagg to discuss prevention & primary care for #diabetes.

Thank you to @ChrisBorn1 for being a fantastic host. @biztradegovuk

Listen here: https://t.co/0WpE7GVzzl

[Chris Barker @ChrisbSpirit]

@SpiritHealthFdn @Rich_Bryson Amazing news and an excited to see the results. Well done to the Spirit Health Foundation and Unjani Teams for making it happen!

[Spirit Health Foundation @SpiritHealthFdn]

Exciting news! We are combining forces with Unjani Clinics to make healthcare even more accessible in underserved communities across South Africa!

[Spirit Health Foundation @SpiritHealthFdn]

Far too many people in the world still can’t protect the health of themselves and their families… in 2023.

We can make health for all a reality, but only by working together to make it happen much faster – it’s time for action. #UHCDay #TimeForAction

[Spirit Medicines Optimisation @SpiritMedsOp]

NHS England is set to launch a medicines optimisation opportunities dashboard for ICBs to track their progress.📊

Unlock your potential with Spirit's solutions, ensuring you meet opportunities at scale and speed.

👇Click the link below to find out how.
https://t.co/p1fO1pxIzP

[Spirit Health @SpiritHealthUK]

Who we work with and how we work is so important to the culture we create as an organisation. We invest in our people to help them reach their potential. Hear from Drew, about his journey at Spirit Health https://t.co/JCaq94WYgk

[Chris Barker @ChrisbSpirit]

Support Chris Barker in fundraising for Leicester Hospitals Charity https://t.co/bkCrlqLqUx

[Chris Barker @ChrisbSpirit]

· I’ve been locked up as part of the #BossBreakOut challenge for @DrFoxLHC and I can't get out until I reach my target! Donations are funding 12 fold-out beds for parents to stay with their poorly children in hospital. Chris Barker link - please support

https://t.co/jsfUPWkQTQ

[Chris Barker @ChrisbSpirit]

· Looking forward to taking part in #BossBreakOut this Thursday for @DrFoxLHC I’ll be calling on you all to help! Bosses to “break out of jail” for charity during 2023 Leicester Business Festival - Business Live (https://t.co/m9iCVhMAxi)

[Chris Barker @ChrisbSpirit]

Med Op Teams - get in touch jh we can help again!

[Spirit Medicines Optimisation @SpiritMedsOp]

🗓️ It's that time of the year again!🗓️

NHS meds op teams are gearing up for the next financial year. Are you wondering how to get the most out of your budgets, workplans and QIPP?

👉 We've got the solution you need: https://t.co/wSF5WGy8iK