Maria Keel

Lover of cooking, reading, relaxed fun with friends and wine. Passionate about health, social care and caring, paid and unpaid.

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

Every article on queuing ambulances that I've read eventually mentions that the problem is that patients can't be discharged because they can't get the care they need at home. Talk to the people who really understand why that is and fix that.

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

@RishiSunak @trussliz So frustrated to hear more coverage on the state of the NHS. Health services will never function as they should, or be cost effective, until the social care crisis is properly resolved.

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

And I don't mean assuming that #unpaidcarer family and friends can or should meet their needs.

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

Great event! Lovely to see some of my carer network in person again and to meet some new people, all keen to learn more about and contribute to a #carerfriendlywiltshire.

[Carer Support Wiltshire @carerswiltshire]

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our first in person conference, putting the first steps in to making #Wiltshire the first carer friendly county. #carerfriendlywiltshire

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

@carerswiltshire @wiltscouncil @Cobseo_news @ThisIsBFBS Congratulations CSW!

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

@Helendirector That’s a lovely happy picture. So sorry for your loss ❤️

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

Signing this wouldn’t just help one carer. It’s a policy issue and it’s not unusual for unpaid carers to find themselves in this incredibly difficult position. https://t.co/2hReMBmMbv via @UKChange

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

There are some good ideas here. I look forward to the public consultation. https://t.co/H5IJT7Eypy

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

@LucyTow Congratulations Emma!

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

That's three questions to start with. I'd also point out that as little as 15 mins late can be counted as a half day absense. If we want to understand the why then we need to understand the situation that each and every one of these families finds itself in.

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

We're good at counting time out of school but not so good at understanding why. How many of these children have to take time out of school to attend medical appointments that relate to their SEND? See thread below. https://t.co/WQ3JSImjdf

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

How many of these children are young carers who have someone at home who doesn't get the help they need unless this child provides it?

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

How many parents struggle to get their child to school due to their own illness or disability?

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

@LauraAPitman Hope you feel better soon. I am still bemused by managing to avoid it when my not quite 10 son caught it but figured that the timing of my booster must have helped.

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

@kagtdccp If you are genuine (and it’s best not to assume so these days) then I am sorry but my languages are limited so I do not understand your comment. I would encourage my friends to support #Ukraine through reliable sources such as #RedCross.

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

I’m sure everyone’s thoughts have been with those who are trapped I or are fleeing Ukraine this week. I’ve been thinking especially of those who care, paid and unpaid,who are putting themselves at risk because they will not leave those they care for. #carer #caring

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

@Helendirector I’ve photographed the outside many times but never gone in. Hope you have a fabulous time!

[Maria Keel @MariaKeel1]

I really feel for everyone impacted, including former social care colleagues, but it is good to see the impact on unpaid carers recognised by ⁦@BBCNews⁩ https://t.co/TNOt9JS2H0