Anna Skeats

Over the years both myself and the team have come across many misconceptions and questions about third sector orgs. Because of this we are looking to deliver a short webinar to dispel some myths and misconceptions that exist or simply answer any questions people have about Kidney Wales . So if there is something you’ve always wanted to know about us or a third sector org, ping your question over and we will include it in the webinar 🤘🏻🤘🏻

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Press Release 03/06/2024: We call on political parties to prioritise bringing Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners into NHS primary care, as part of our BANT 2024 Election Manifesto – A call for change! More than 15 million people in England (over a quarter of the population) have a long-term ‘chronic’ health condition that could be better supported with diet and lifestyle interventions. Over the next ten years this figure is expected to increase, especially among those living with multiple conditions. Care of people with long-term conditions accounts for about 70% of the money spent on health and social care in England. In 2021, total healthcare expenditure in the UK was £280.7 billion, equating to £4,188 per person. Of this, 58 billion a year is spent on treating obesity related ill health alone. Current calculations show that only 4 out of 10 Registered Dietitians are practising in the NHS equating to 1 practitioner for every 15,220 of the population! There is currently no provision for nutritionists within the NHS and primary care. For individuals living with a chronic condition and in need of nutrition and lifestyle support, the odds of receiving care are non-existent unless they can afford to go private.   Chronic disease places a huge burden on NHS resources. Those with chronic conditions are significantly more likely to see their GP, to be admitted as inpatients, and to use more inpatient days than those without such conditions. The NHS aims to ‘support people with long-term conditions to be as independent and healthy as possible, preventing complications and the need to go into hospital’. Why then, is nutrition still not included on the NHS? As we count down to a general election on July 4th, we have a unique opportunity to integrate PSA-accredited Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners into NHS primary care settings: - In GP surgeries for automatic referrals on diet-induced symptoms - In out-patient settings to advise on nutrition next steps following treatment  - In paediatric clinics for dietary education for young families  - In integrative healthcare teams to provide active support for patients with metabolic, digestive, cardiovascular, inflammatory, and autoimmune conditions. We call on political parties - Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer, Victoria Atkins, Wes Streeting, Daisy Cooper to prioritise bringing nutrition and lifestyle medicine professionals into the NHS to support patients with chronic diet and lifestyle-induced illness. Download the full manifesto here - https://lnkd.in/dctmfjzt Access our online manifesto flipbook here - https://lnkd.in/dfFsMi9b #BANT #Manifesto #VoteNutrition #Nutritionists #NutritionistsintheNHS #Lifestylemedicine #prevention #foodforyourhealth #healthcare #wellbeing

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Must read imo. There are some strong and sobering messages in this blog and insights into the fear that permeates decision making when promoting patient safety challenges. But a fantastic outcome and huge 🥇 to the staff member for tenacity. Anyone else that wants to share reflections, attributably or anonymously, please let me know 😊

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This year, more than ever, with the new The Labour Party government and Department of Health and Social Care seemingly focused on priorities other than social care, it is imperative that adult social care finds a voice. Today Hft and Care England launch our annual Sector Pulse Check, giving an opportunity for that voice of social care to be heard by policy makers and those within government. I’m urging all those within and outside of my network that are care and support providers, to take a short period of time out of your busy day and to complete this survey. Each return gives a stronger and stronger case for the challenges we all face and the pressures we are subjected to, hopefully enacting the government to take social care seriously. Could I also ask for you to share with your network and make sure that this goes to as many social care organisations as we can reach. All providers are welcome, be it learning disability, mental health, older people, specialist or any variation of such. For profit, not-for-profit, charitable, CIC; it does not matter and the ability to all have our say is more important.

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Future-Proofing Care: Addressing the Challenges of the Adult Social Care Sector We were delighted to be asked to contribute to Care England's 'Future Proofing Care' report, which outlines innovative solutions and turnaround strategies to help sustain independent adult social care providers. In the report, Fulcrum Care CEO Tony Thiru highlights the critical role these initiatives play in tackling the pressing issues faced by the adult social care sector. As Tony states: "The resources [this report] provides are essential for maintaining quality care provision, especially amid rising costs and staffing shortages." This report from Care England, highlighted on last night's ITV Tonight Programme, offers innovative solutions and strategic guidance to support independent adult social care providers during these challenging times. From financial management to operational strategies, the report is a comprehensive tool designed to ensure sustainability in high-quality care. For more details, read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eWactY_W #SocialCare #HealthcareReform #FutureProofingCare #CareEngland #QualityCare #SectorSupport

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