Ross Padwick
@rossdr.bsky.social
CO Secretary and Finance Director at Care Opinion CIC @careopinion.org.uk
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One service user described the care they received from the Apheresis unit at #SNBTS after their stem cell collection. They spoke of colleagues supporting each other & the team taking the time to explain every step. Read the full story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1465399
September 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
One service user described the care they received from the Apheresis unit at #SNBTS after their stem cell collection. They spoke of colleagues supporting each other & the team taking the time to explain every step. Read the full story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1465399
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🎉 We are delighted to welcome the newest member of our Subscriber Support team, Iona!
You can read our newest blog introducing her here: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/14...
You can read our newest blog introducing her here: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/14...
August 27, 2026 at 11:14 AM
🎉 We are delighted to welcome the newest member of our Subscriber Support team, Iona!
You can read our newest blog introducing her here: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/14...
You can read our newest blog introducing her here: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/14...
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✨ This story describes how attending group sessions run by #ChangeGrowLiveBirmingham helped this author work towards their goals and gain confidence. Read more: www.careopinion.org.uk/1438835
July 30, 2026 at 9:04 AM
✨ This story describes how attending group sessions run by #ChangeGrowLiveBirmingham helped this author work towards their goals and gain confidence. Read more: www.careopinion.org.uk/1438835
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Are you enthusiastic, organised and passionate about helping people use feedback to improve health and care services?
We’re looking for an Engagement and Support Officer to join our friendly Care Opinion Support Services Team.
Are you enthusiastic, organised and passionate about helping people use feedback to improve health and care services?
We’re looking for an Engagement and Support Officer to join our friendly Care Opinion Support Services Team.
July 14, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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Are you enthusiastic, organised and passionate about helping people use feedback to improve health and care services?
We’re looking for an Engagement and Support Officer to join our friendly Care Opinion Support Services Team.
Are you enthusiastic, organised and passionate about helping people use feedback to improve health and care services?
We’re looking for an Engagement and Support Officer to join our friendly Care Opinion Support Services Team.
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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
June 24, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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
This is a fantastic opportunity! @miriamra.bsky.social
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...
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
June 24, 2026 at 7:42 PM
This is a fantastic opportunity! @miriamra.bsky.social
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Mental Health Awareness Week reminded us that feeling heard, valued and connected can make a difference to people’s lives.
At @careopinion.org.uk, we see daily how powerful stories, compassion and human connection can be in health and care.
Read our blog 👇
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
At @careopinion.org.uk, we see daily how powerful stories, compassion and human connection can be in health and care.
Read our blog 👇
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
May 18, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Mental Health Awareness Week reminded us that feeling heard, valued and connected can make a difference to people’s lives.
At @careopinion.org.uk, we see daily how powerful stories, compassion and human connection can be in health and care.
Read our blog 👇
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
At @careopinion.org.uk, we see daily how powerful stories, compassion and human connection can be in health and care.
Read our blog 👇
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
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5,000 stories shared by the public about @westernhsctrust.bsky.social on @careopinion.org.uk.
A brilliant milestone and a real commitment to listening and learning. This is how stories lead to change
Read a blog from the Trust celebrating this milestone👇
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
A brilliant milestone and a real commitment to listening and learning. This is how stories lead to change
Read a blog from the Trust celebrating this milestone👇
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
May 5, 2026 at 9:04 AM
5,000 stories shared by the public about @westernhsctrust.bsky.social on @careopinion.org.uk.
A brilliant milestone and a real commitment to listening and learning. This is how stories lead to change
Read a blog from the Trust celebrating this milestone👇
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
A brilliant milestone and a real commitment to listening and learning. This is how stories lead to change
Read a blog from the Trust celebrating this milestone👇
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
Great numbers 💪 each one a window into people’s care
35,420 people shared their experiences of health and care on @careopinion.org.uk last year (2025/26). In my latest blog I reflect on why these stories matter and what they can teach us about listening to the public.
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
April 15, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Great numbers 💪 each one a window into people’s care
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What’s coming up this spring at @careopinion.org.uk? 🌷
Our spring programme is full of opportunities to learn, share and explore. There’s something for everyone.
Have a read of our support team’s blog to see what’s blooming this spring:
🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
Our spring programme is full of opportunities to learn, share and explore. There’s something for everyone.
Have a read of our support team’s blog to see what’s blooming this spring:
🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
April 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
What’s coming up this spring at @careopinion.org.uk? 🌷
Our spring programme is full of opportunities to learn, share and explore. There’s something for everyone.
Have a read of our support team’s blog to see what’s blooming this spring:
🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
Our spring programme is full of opportunities to learn, share and explore. There’s something for everyone.
Have a read of our support team’s blog to see what’s blooming this spring:
🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...
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Loved reading @tracymol.bsky.social's latest blog on her visit to Sligo/Leitrim and Donegal Mental Health Services. Fantastic work happening there, such inspiring teams!✨ www.careopinion.ie/blogposts/22... @careopinion.org.uk #HSE #onlinefeedback #SocEnt
Care Opinion Engagement Events- Oct 2025
Update from Care Opinion Ireland
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December 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Loved reading @tracymol.bsky.social's latest blog on her visit to Sligo/Leitrim and Donegal Mental Health Services. Fantastic work happening there, such inspiring teams!✨ www.careopinion.ie/blogposts/22... @careopinion.org.uk #HSE #onlinefeedback #SocEnt
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It’s #WorldValuesDay!
At @careopinion.org.uk, our values guide everything we do:
Humanity, Innovation, Transparency, Inclusivity, Positivity
They’re not just words — they’re how we listen, learn and make care better through stories.
#StoriesThatChangeUs #HealthCare
At @careopinion.org.uk, our values guide everything we do:
Humanity, Innovation, Transparency, Inclusivity, Positivity
They’re not just words — they’re how we listen, learn and make care better through stories.
#StoriesThatChangeUs #HealthCare
October 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It’s #WorldValuesDay!
At @careopinion.org.uk, our values guide everything we do:
Humanity, Innovation, Transparency, Inclusivity, Positivity
They’re not just words — they’re how we listen, learn and make care better through stories.
#StoriesThatChangeUs #HealthCare
At @careopinion.org.uk, our values guide everything we do:
Humanity, Innovation, Transparency, Inclusivity, Positivity
They’re not just words — they’re how we listen, learn and make care better through stories.
#StoriesThatChangeUs #HealthCare
As a cat lover I’d be so pleased to have them with me at the end! Great stuff from Southern Health and Social care here!
What a wonderful #endoflife care story from the Southern Health & Social Care Trust - read the full story on @careopinion.org.uk 👇
www.careopinion.org.uk/1383153
www.careopinion.org.uk/1383153
August 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
As a cat lover I’d be so pleased to have them with me at the end! Great stuff from Southern Health and Social care here!
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We’re delighted to share our 2024–25 Annual Review of stories told about NHS Scotland.
This year’s theme: Scotland’s commitment to continually listen and improve.
📝 11,458 stories
💬 13,873 responses
✅ 77% completely positive
❤️ 1.6M reads
🔗 Read more: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
This year’s theme: Scotland’s commitment to continually listen and improve.
📝 11,458 stories
💬 13,873 responses
✅ 77% completely positive
❤️ 1.6M reads
🔗 Read more: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
August 12, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We’re delighted to share our 2024–25 Annual Review of stories told about NHS Scotland.
This year’s theme: Scotland’s commitment to continually listen and improve.
📝 11,458 stories
💬 13,873 responses
✅ 77% completely positive
❤️ 1.6M reads
🔗 Read more: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
This year’s theme: Scotland’s commitment to continually listen and improve.
📝 11,458 stories
💬 13,873 responses
✅ 77% completely positive
❤️ 1.6M reads
🔗 Read more: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
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NHS England says that by 2026, patient feedback should reach clinicians + drive change.
At @careopinion.org.uk , we’ve been making that happen for 20 years.
Curious how it works?
Read my new blog: 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
#CareOpinion #NHS #PatientFeedback #HealthCare
At @careopinion.org.uk , we’ve been making that happen for 20 years.
Curious how it works?
Read my new blog: 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
#CareOpinion #NHS #PatientFeedback #HealthCare
Listening, learning, improving – How Care Opinion supports NHS England's 10 Year vision
Update from Care Opinion
www.careopinion.org.uk
July 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
NHS England says that by 2026, patient feedback should reach clinicians + drive change.
At @careopinion.org.uk , we’ve been making that happen for 20 years.
Curious how it works?
Read my new blog: 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
#CareOpinion #NHS #PatientFeedback #HealthCare
At @careopinion.org.uk , we’ve been making that happen for 20 years.
Curious how it works?
Read my new blog: 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
#CareOpinion #NHS #PatientFeedback #HealthCare
Fabulous piece on ‘Kindness’ by Nicki Macklin ‘& co authors @nickimacklin.bsky.social - I agree with every word! hbr.org/2025/07/why-...
Why Kindness Isn’t a Nice to Have
Organizations that neglect kindness face significant consequences, including employee turnover, absenteeism, eroded trust, poor communication, and customer dissatisfaction. Conversely, workplaces that...
hbr.org
July 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Fabulous piece on ‘Kindness’ by Nicki Macklin ‘& co authors @nickimacklin.bsky.social - I agree with every word! hbr.org/2025/07/why-...
Our CEO for another couple of hours or so - as you have never seen him before - hang up that crown @jamesfm55.bsky.social and enjoy your new R&D role @miriamra.bsky.social @fraserg.bsky.social thanks to the Amazing Flame Fusion Restaurant also for a fab night!
March 31, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Our CEO for another couple of hours or so - as you have never seen him before - hang up that crown @jamesfm55.bsky.social and enjoy your new R&D role @miriamra.bsky.social @fraserg.bsky.social thanks to the Amazing Flame Fusion Restaurant also for a fab night!
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Reflections from our CE @jamesfm55.bsky.social as he steps into a new role as Director of R&D at @careopinion.org.uk What an amazing and impactful time it's been! Thank you James, it's been a real privilege working alongside you ♥️
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
Stepping down and looking back
Update from Care Opinion
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March 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Reflections from our CE @jamesfm55.bsky.social as he steps into a new role as Director of R&D at @careopinion.org.uk What an amazing and impactful time it's been! Thank you James, it's been a real privilege working alongside you ♥️
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
A new era beckons - thankyou @jamesfm55.bsky.social for a fabulous 11 years as our CEO big shoes to fill for @fraserg.bsky.social 😉
📣We’ve got some exciting news about a new chapter for Care Opinion! From the 1st of April, there will be a change in our leadership team, and you can read all about this in our newest blog. 💬🗨️
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...
March 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A new era beckons - thankyou @jamesfm55.bsky.social for a fabulous 11 years as our CEO big shoes to fill for @fraserg.bsky.social 😉
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