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@DrBenSpencer MP mentioned simple barriers to #suicide prevention such as reducing pack size of paracetamol, and the biggest single change being the move from coal gas to natural gas. Simple measures that had a big effect. #CPC22@HC_Forum
@shaunewalsh of @CR_UK stated that the government spends £17billion a year on smoking-related healthcare, whilst tax on cigarettes raises only £10billion - a net cost of £7billion. @HC_Forum#CPC22.
@shaunewalsh from @CR_UK holds up a (fake) packet of cigarettes to illustrate they have a massive effect in healthcare inequalities with smokers making up roughly double the % of people in deprived areas vs wealthy areas. @HC_Forum#CPC22 @RochePharmaUK
@GCarr_Neuro stated people with learning disabilities are three times less likely to seek elective care. Also, if you live in a deprived area you are more likely to die from #epilepsy. @HC_Forum in partnership with @RochePharmaUK #CPC22.
@DrBenSpencer stated that “social demographic factors” play a major part in health expectations and outcomes. “Health and economy are linked.” His concern with health inequalities is one of his drivers for entering politics. @HC_Forum#CPC22.
Great comments from @ARUKSamBH highlighting the promise of new diagnostics and treatment in dementia. Supporting people to participate in research is a key enabler to this. @HC_Forum#CPC22
@Tom_Randall MP asked by @Reubenette “How do we stop 10-year-old boys dying from diseases?” A tough question to end the Framework for Success event. @HC_Forum#CPC22.
A consistent theme at A Framework for Success is the lack of knowledge and training GPs have about rare diseases. @Clive_Smith_ believes the patients often need to educate the GP on the disease, not vice versa. #CPC22@HC_Forum@DodsEvents
🚨 Levelling Up: Ending inequalities in healthcare starts in one hour! ⌛
@DrBenSpencer joins us for our final fringe event in Hall 10A at #CPC22
In partnership with @CR_UK, @ILCUK and @NeuroAlliance
@Tom_Randall MP admitted to be “generalist” when it comes to rare diseases knowledge, but went on to describe his experiences dealing with the healthcare system in relation to #ankylosingspondylitis reflecting similar experiences to those with rare diseases. #CPC22@DodsEvents
@Reubenette CEO of @DuchenneUK presented a very personal account of her family’s experience of the disease and interaction with the health services, including frustrations with access to the right drugs for children and lack of knowledge of the disease. @HC_Forum#CPC22.
@Clive_Smith_ from @HaemoSocUK explains how treatments for #haemophilia have moved more towards preventative care options as opposed to trauma treatment in his lifetime. @HC_Forum in partnership with @RochePharmaUK #CPC22.
“Where should the focus of rare disease treatment be?” @LouiseFish1 says early diagnosis is key for so many diseases but on average it can take up to 5 years to have rare diseases diagnosed. @GeneticAll_UK@HC_Forum#CPC22.
We're delighted to be partnering with the @HC_Forum along with @DuchenneUK and @HaemoSocUK at the Conservative Party Conference today at 12:00. We'll be discussing the initial progress of the UK Rare Diseases Framework. @Conservatives#CPC22#Birmingham
🚨 A Framework for Success gets under way in just 60 minutes ⌛
📝 @Tom_Randal, Chair of the Axial Spondyloarthritis APPG will be on the panel in Hall 10A at #CPC22
In partnership with @DuchenneUK, @GeneticAll_UK and @HaemoSocUK
Lord Bethell @JimBethell made an passionate plea for improvement in diagnostics not only as a life saver but as a money saver. He felt our “obsession” with spending on A&E and surgical intervention was rooted in 1960s thinking #CPC22@DodsEvents