Dr Luís Costa da Silva

Senior Research Analyst @NHSProviders • Chair of LGBTQ+ network Proud Providers •Previously at CORC/AFC • PhD in Psychology • Views own • he/they • 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧

[Dr Luís Costa da Silva @drluiscdsilva]

“We operate 21st century healthcare from 19th century buildings - increasingly unsustainable"

We surveyed trusts within the #NewHospitalProgramme and asked questions around funding, delays and the value of the programme.

Read all about it:

https://t.co/Q4txwb2ByQ

[NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @NHSProviders]

The #NHS is facing a significant productivity challenge; now harder to tackle due to strike action.

Our new report, Stretched to the limit: tackling the NHS productivity challenge, explores the barriers trusts face as they try to improve productivity.

Read the report ⬇️

1/5🧵

[Dr Luís Costa da Silva @drluiscdsilva]

@rosa_town Super pleased for you. Massive congratulations and hope you had fun 🖤

[NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @NHSProviders]

"Visibility is key." 🗝️

@LeedsHospitals lead nurse and LGBTQ+ network chair Paul Carruthers tells @drluiscdsilva how he built the network to what it is today, and shares the importance of leaders being seen within the community.

#TheProviderPodcast 👉 https://t.co/0UNLvYbgsn

[NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @NHSProviders]

“It’s great that we’ve got all those mechanisms in place.”

@OUHospitals @ashleylodge and Nick Couldrick share with @drluiscdsilva how they ensure intersectionality's included in their work as LGBTQ+ network chairs.

#TheProviderPodcast
🎧 👉 https://t.co/0UNLvYbgsn

[NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @NHSProviders]

"There’s still a lot to be done."

#TheProviderPodcast with @drluiscdsilva hears from @NELFT EDI lead Reema Huzair on the wider societal changes she's seen happen, alongside the growth of her trusts LGBTQ+ staff network.

Listen now 👉 https://t.co/0UNLvYbgsn

[adam brimelow @adambrimelow]

Great to hear range of approaches from #NHS staff networks supporting LGBTQ+ colleagues - presented by @NHSProviders very own @drluiscdsilva

[NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @NHSProviders]

LGBTQ+ staff networks on #TheProviderPodcast 🏳️‍🌈

@SPFT_NHS chair @peterjmolyneux shares with @drluiscdsilva his perspective on the role leaders hold, as well as the importance of intersectionality within organisations, to supporting communities.

Listen 👉 https://t.co/0UNLvYbgsn

[NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @NHSProviders]

Pride within providers 🌈

Four trusts share how their LGBTQ+ staff networks have built an inclusive and safe community for all on all new #TheProviderPodcast, with @drluiscdsilva.

🔴 @SPFT_NHS
🔵 @LeedsHospitals
🔴 @OUHospitals
🔵 @NELFT

Listen 👉 https://t.co/0UNLvYbgsn

[Dr Luís Costa da Silva @drluiscdsilva]

A podcast for your morning! 🎙️ I had the pleasure of interviewing several leaders of LGBTQ+ staff networks 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️in the #NHS and discussed what they have been doing and their importance!

#PrideMonth @NHSProviders

https://t.co/3cSPkraqPy

[NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @NHSProviders]

"I know that if I am proud of who I am, and share it in my way, I pave the way for others to do the same."

@Saffron_Policy marks #Pride2023 by sharing her personal experiences of bringing 'your whole self to work', and how it can help create a more equal society.

Read more 👇

[Dr Luís Costa da Silva @drluiscdsilva]

This powerful and touching blog by @Saffron_Policy to mark #PrideMonth is the best thing you'll read today, trust me.

I too am proud to have such an inspiring leader 🏳️‍🌈 thank you, Saffron!

https://t.co/6IcyrEb5QD

[NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @NHSProviders]

Our #NHSActivityTracker June 2023 campaign is now live!

Top stats are:

🔴 2.2 million A&E attendances in May

🔵 218,060 patients seen within 2 weeks of an urgent referral for suspected cancer

🔴 1.2 million received elective treatment in April.

Check out our full analysis 👇

[Dr Luís Costa da Silva @drluiscdsilva]

Happy Pride month from Proud Providers, the LGBTQ+ Network at @NHSProviders - we look forward to the month ahead! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @NHSProviders]

Happy #PrideMonth2023!

This June as we remember the 1969 Stonewall Riots, we continue to work towards a fair community for all, regardless of sexuality.

NHS Providers is proud to support our staff, the trusts we represent and the wider #NHS LGBTQ+ community. 🏳️‍🌈

[NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @NHSProviders]

Was this really the worst winter on record for the #NHS? ❄️

@drluiscdsilva dives into this question on #TheProviderPodcast as he rounds up the factors which made this period so challenging.

Supported by stats and data, hear what he had to say 👉 https://t.co/K13g3zF3Lf

[Jonathon Holmes @JonathonHolmes4]

With winter 22/23 in the rear view mirror, we take a look back...
➡️"Twindemic" fears came true
➡️Ambulance handover delays rocketed
➡️Demand well up
➡️Against a back drop of rolling strikes and stalling elective recovery

[Dr Luís Costa da Silva @drluiscdsilva]

@thomasdmatthews @NationalTheatre It's SOOOO good

[Susan Bahl @SusanBahl]

I’ve finally made my @NHSProviders #TheProviderPodcast debut!

Expect to hear more of my dulcet tones in upcoming episodes 😬

[Dr Luís Costa da Silva @drluiscdsilva]

Was it the worst winter on record for the #NHS? What is the data telling us? Listen to @NHSProviders latest podcast, in which I discuss the key data trends from this winter 📈🚑

[NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @NHSProviders]

That's a wrap...️ 🎬

Signing off this year's #NHSWinterWatch series, @adambrimelow hears from @JonathonHolmes4, @SusanBahl and @drluiscdsilva as they reflect on key moments for the #NHS this winter.

#TheProviderPodcast
Listen now 👉 https://t.co/K13g3zF3Lf

[NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @NHSProviders]

That's a wrap...️ 🎬

Signing off this year's #NHSWinterWatch series, @adambrimelow hears from @JonathonHolmes4, @SusanBahl and @drluiscdsilva as they reflect on key moments for the #NHS this winter.

#TheProviderPodcast
Listen now 👉 https://t.co/K13g3zF3Lf