A family recently shared what their time in Belfast City Hospital has meant to them: staff celebrating every tiny milestone, sitting with their daughter through fear, offering reassurance and even a bit of humour on the toughest days. #BHSCT Read the full story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1454985

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✨Read this honest & heartwarming account of how the support from an Admiral Nurse at Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health & Care NHS Trust left the author feeling 'heard'. Click here to read the story in full: www.careopinion.org.uk/1454987

A patient shared how anxious they felt before a blood test & how Bella's kindness helped them feel supported throughout. The Treatment Room team in #NLHSCP responded with warmth: recognising the patient's courage & celebrating Bella's compassion. Read the story here: www.careopinion.org.uk/1452286

✨Today we share a story from an author who describes a breakthrough they experienced after attending the 'Overcoming Worry' sessions, run by the Steps to Wellness Team #SHSCT. To read the story click here: www.careopinion.org.uk/1453134

Today we share the heartfelt gratitude expressed for the care and communication shown by the @scotambservice.bsky.social, during an incredibly sad time for the family. Read the full story here: www.careopinion.org.uk/1453996

🐻 Stories, Stickers & Smiles: CO Bear Visits the RHCYP! 🐻 Today we bring you this new blog from @nhslothian.bsky.social where the mission was to encourage more children and young people to share their stories through Care Opinion. Read the full blog here 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

It's #AlcoholAwarenessWeek. One person’s story on @careopinion.org.uk shares how, after struggling with alcohol and trying to cope alone, they reached out to #NHSInclusion and found support to build a healthier relationship with alcohol and move forward. 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/1449359

A parent shares how weekly school visits from a community mental health nurse at #SouthAyrshireHSCP helped their 6-year-old daughter learn to understand and talk about her feelings. Read the full story on Care Opinion: www.careopinion.org.uk/1452866

The understanding of the person and not just the illness from the Moving Forward team at RDaSH plays an important role in this authors' journey as they find ways to live with chronic illness. Read the full story here 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/1451842

After caring for her mum at home for many years a bed became available at St Andrew's Hospice (Lanarkshire). In her mum's final weeks, the hospice gave her something precious: the chance to step back from being a carer & simply be her daughter again. Read the story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1448889

Today we share how staff at @somersetft-kls.bsky.social went that extra mile to make a small child comfortable in her surroundings while also taking the time to reassure mum 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/1450006

Today we share this story about Forth Valley Royal and how simple acts of kindness and person centred care from the staff can make a real impact on someones experience. Read more here 👀 www.careopinion.org.uk/1450178

Our values shape everything we do at Care Opinion. Our 2026 cohort programme reflects that, a supported nine-month opportunity for a small number of teams to experience Care Opinion in depth Miriam's, (COO) new blog about the programme reflects this 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

Our latest Subscriber Chat blog is now live! 🎉 Chat #3 brought together subscribers and colleagues working in mental health to explore how online feedback can be encouraged and responded to safely in mental health settings. You can rewatch the full session: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

Today we share this story from a parent, highlighting how a person centred, warm approach from the doctor made the appointment stress free for her son #SLUHSCP Read the story here: www.careopinion.org.uk/1449278

This #learningdisabilitiesweek, we share a story from a relative whose aunt attended an appointment at @northernhsct.bsky.social . Kindness, compassion and taking time to provide support. the team helped turn it into a positive experience. Read the story here 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/1427671

For #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, we're sharing a story from someone who describes living with loneliness & isolation for years. After contacting Breathing Space @nhs24.bsky.social, they wanted to thank Caroline for the kindness & understanding they received. Read more 👀 www.careopinion.org.uk/1431255

Following Diabetes Awareness Week, we're sharing a story from a family whose 10-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with diabetes. They wanted to thank the staff @nhsggc.bsky.social, who helped them feel informed, supported and more confident about the future. 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/1443625

For #WorldBloodDonorDay, we're sharing a story from an experienced donor who wanted to thank John at the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service for his skill, reassurance and friendly approach. Read the full story👇 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/1443272

@setrust.bsky.social's latest blog reflects on a year of feedback shared on @careopinion.org.uk. Looking beyond the milestone of 999 stories, it explores how lived experiences can help organisations learn, improve and better understand the people they serve. 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

Carers are among the many people who share their experiences on Care Opinion. For Carers Week, we'd like to highlight a story from a carer who describes the invaluable support they received from the Adult Community Nursing team, South Molton #RDUH. Read the story www.careopinion.org.uk/1437966

In her latest blog, Lisa highlights examples from England and Northern Ireland where Care Opinion stories have led to change, exploring how organisations have used feedback to improve services, build on what works well, and demonstrate the impact of listening👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

Although the author was unconscious for much of the medical emergency, they chose to share this story after hearing from their husband & friends about the care, reassurance & compassion shown by the paramedics @scotambservice.bsky.social. Read the full story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1445952

Today we share this moving story about Bideford Community Nursing #RDUH, from an author who explains what kindness and support can do to help at a difficult time. Read the story here www.careopinion.org.uk/1447235

Today during #VolunteerWeek we share this lovely story and subsequent responses about a special lady who after retiring from the NHS has returned in a volunteer role with Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 👇 Read more about Rosie here: www.careopinion.org.uk/1443943

Today we are sharing this lovely story about how the Reablement Team at Southern Health & Social Care Trust helped this individual to gain independence and confidence through their recovery journey. Read the story here www.careopinion.org.uk/1445845

Our latest Subscriber Chat explores how health and care organisations within remote and rural areas are promoting Care Opinion. Subscribers discussed challenges faced within their communities and shared some of the ways they are approaching current challenges: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

An author shared their experience of being supported by the Home Treatment Crisis Response team at #SHSCT. They wrote about feeling listened to and involved in decisions about their care, and how the kindness and support helped them through a difficult period. 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/1443857

Six months after losing their mum, this family shared a heartfelt thank you to the staff for the kindness and care they showed during her final days, describing how staff supported their whole family through one of the hardest times in their lives. #NAHSCP Read more👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/1445349