Ben

Tweeting in a personal capacity. All views my own.

[Ben @ConfedBen]

Out of all of the recent descriptions of suffering in #Gaza, none has brought it home to me in such vividness as this truly life-shattering article by @fergalkeane47.

https://t.co/6fgz8sfzHg

[NHS Confederation @NHSConfed]

The proportion of people accessing A&E for a named mental health disorder or crisis is relatively small, around 3-5% of total attendances. So why does it matter?

1/9 🧵 Thread from Mark Buchanan, adult and paediatric emergency medicine consultant at @WUTHnhs and @RCollEM

[The Spectator Index @spectatorindex]

BREAKING: The Assad regime has collapsed

[NHS Confederation @NHSConfed]

We all critically depend on ambulances and paramedics in our time of need.

However, the facilities required to support their work is in urgent need of repairs - endangering staff and slowing transformation and the shift to net zero.

Our new briefing exposes the truth. 🚨

[Mental Health Network @NHSConfed_MHN]

🚨 Early bird bookings are now open for our network conference and exhibition on 23 April next year.

Join us as we unite the most senior leaders in mental health, learning disability and autism services from across the NHS, independent and third sectors.

https://t.co/N9aZYxPicO

[Ben @ConfedBen]

Another masterpiece on the personal suffering and dehumanisation of men, women and children in #Gaza by @fergalkeane47 @BBCNews

https://t.co/uCLJklQ4j2

[NHS Confederation @NHSConfed]

Independent sector providers play a vital role in meeting demand for mental health and learning disability services.

Our new briefing responds to common misconceptions and highlights the important, innovative work independent sector members are doing in this area.

[Ben @ConfedBen]

Interesting article by @LadyEB80 from @NHSConfed

[NHS Confederation @NHSConfed]

Should the NHS continue using X?

That's the question many trusts are currently asking following the events of the past few weeks.

Edna Boampong, who is leading on our work for diverse and inclusive communications, discusses the dilemma in the HSJ. https://t.co/3Ep6eI8dss

[NHS Confederation @NHSConfed]

💥 Our Acute Clinical Reference Group provides clinicians in member organisations with a direct route in to influence national policy discussions.

Dr Chris Pickering, who will be helping to chair the group, discusses our expanding efforts in this area. 👇 https://t.co/nlt2gCnFJO

[Ben @ConfedBen]

@sojanuk In what way will this lead to a cheaper network for passengers, and how much cheaper? I'm intrigued.

[NHS Confederation @NHSConfed]

Some great work here from @CentreforMH and @SavetheChildren on links between poverty and child mental health.

Prevention is so important and our Mental Health Network is keen to see mental health factored into the government's taskforce on child poverty. https://t.co/2XRLryuej7

[NHS Confederation @NHSConfed]

Living with mental ill health should not mean losing the ability to vote.

Our Mental Health Network is supporting the campaign by @CentreforMH to encourage carers and care providers to empower people with mental illness to make their voices heard.

Info: https://t.co/nbPVke6ulT

[Ben @ConfedBen]

@NHSConfed This was such a touching session with Ruth (who is stepping down from her role) being presented with flowers and having her hard work commended by colleagues.

[Ben @ConfedBen]

Really interesting to hear from John Thirkettle, Mental Health Operations Manager at Humberside Police about his work developing the Right Care, Right Person concept in partnership with the NHS. #NHSConfedExpo2024 @NHSConfed

[Ben @ConfedBen]

"The NHS is delivering record levels of care, and yet people are finding it harder than ever to access treatment." Why? Because of rising demand. Chair of NHS England Richard Meddings speaking at #NHSConfedExpo

[Ben @ConfedBen]

Thank you to Sean for everything he has done for the @NHSConfed_MHN - wishing you all the best in your new role and for the future.

[NHS Confederation @NHSConfed]

Last week Sean Duggan officially stepped down as chief executive of our Mental Health Network after eight hugely successful years.

Sean shared his reflections on how the sector has changed and what the future may hold, including through his new role as chair of @SPFT_NHS.

[Ben @ConfedBen]

@MrPMHarrison The merits of the proposal aside, is it not that 18 year olds will take part just one weekend a month - i.e. it doesn't seem to me that this would significantly impact on university, work or other obligations?

[Ben @ConfedBen]

@NathanielD93744 Thank you for sharing your story. As others have said, it is deeply upsetting, and we do need to do better - this will however be a gradual process. I would be interested in hearing specifically how Labour attempts to address this.

[NHS Confederation @NHSConfed]

"What's really valuable about being here today is the opportunity to meet like-minded people, sharing learning and hearing about their challenges and how they are solving them."

Dr Buki Adeyemo, Chief Executive of North Staffordshire @CombinedNHS Trust speaking at #MHN24 today.

[NHS Confederation @NHSConfed]

"We've raised the bar on mental health - so much so that more people than ever are now reaching out for support. That's great, but we now have the challenge of balancing capacity and meeting that demand."

Simon Beeton, Chief Executive of @navigocare, speaking at #MHN24 today.