Today we share a story from a young person describing how the support from the WEST team at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust enabled them to feel more confident to go to school. Read the full story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1473706

Happy #NationalPoetryDay! People share stories about their health and care experiences on @careopinion.org.uk in their own words, and sometimes those stories take the form of a poem. Read this blog reflecting on some of the poems: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/10...

This week is #OrganDonationWeek. We share this heartfelt story from a daughter about her experience of donating a kidney to her Dad. 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/1464722

As part of #OccupationalHealthAwarenessWeek, we'd like to share a visualisation from @careopinion.org.uk. These are the words people chose most often to describe how they felt from the stories shared about occupational health. Read the full stories: www.careopinion.org.uk/opinions?tcx...

This #MigraineAwarenessWeek theme is #BelieveMe. This author highlights the importance of being believed and listened to in relation to their Migraines. Read the full story: 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/1443011

In recognition of #WorldPatientSafetyDay, we're sharing one of our past Research Chats. @jamesfm55.bsky.social was in discussion with Alex Gillespie & Tom Reader about their paper 'Online patient feedback as a safety valve'. Read the blog & watch the recording: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/10...

"I'm not sure where to start, or just how much to share." That's how one service user started their story on Care Opinion. They named each team across #NHSA&A & @nhsggc.bsky.social who cared for them individually, determined not to forget anyone. Read the full story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1468052

Every day, people share deeply personal stories on Care Opinion. When a story raises a serious concern, we regularly send out signposting to make sure the person sharing it has access to the right help. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

When someone shares their story, it gives an organisation an opportunity to listen, learn & make change. A patient suggested clearer instructions for registering on arrival. The team at Angus HSCP made a change adding clearer visual signage. Read more: www.careopinion.org.uk/1464014

For #PulmonaryFibrosisAwarenessMonth, we'd like to share a story in which a patient describes their #IPF journey at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust following a free NHS Lunch Check/Scan. Read the full story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1433493

✨ Today we share a story from a parent thanking one of the Creative Therapy Support Worker's #SHSCT for their person centred & attuned intervention with their son. Read the story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1466016

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

When their husband developed sudden abdominal pain, this individual found the care and efficiency between departments from Phone First through to A&E at #SHSCT to be brilliant. Read the full story here: www.careopinion.org.uk/1464768

✨ This author describes how the kind and encouraging support from the CERT team at @shpu.bsky.social helped them, as someone living with Psychosis, on their road to recovery. read the story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1464336

🎉 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...

✨ This author explains how the caring, non - judgmental support from the team at HIV North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent helped them navigate their journey after an HIV diagnosis #NHSInclusion. Read more: www.careopinion.org.uk/1465156

This family wanted to thank @scotambservice.bsky.social. Read their story about the care shown to them during a medical emergency involving their dad. The call handler stayed on the phone throughout guiding them to the nearest defibrillator and arranging an ambulance. www.careopinion.org.uk/1463724

Read this parent's story about the care Stephen at #RDaSH, Children's Neuro Development Service (Doncaster) gave during their child's diagnosis assessment. The family describes him as approachable, understanding, genuinely caring throughout: www.careopinion.org.uk/1460897

Great to hear this fabulous feedback for our parenting team!

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Read this parent's story about the Parenting Team at @stockportnhsft.bsky.social & the virtual Invest in Play course that helped her learn to play with her daughter again, reducing conflict, enjoying their time together more & building confidence in her own parenting: www.careopinion.org.uk/1457304

Read this parent's story about the Parenting Team at @stockportnhsft.bsky.social & the virtual Invest in Play course that helped her learn to play with her daughter again, reducing conflict, enjoying their time together more & building confidence in her own parenting: www.careopinion.org.uk/1457304

This individual shared their story to highlight the exceptional support from the Breast Care team at #UHH, @nhslanarkshire.bsky.social following their diagnosis. Read how the Breast Care team listened, and were there to talk them through even the hardest moments: www.careopinion.org.uk/1462130

This author shared how during an extended hospital stay, the compassion and humanity shown by the Ward 9 team, #WHSCT made a big difference. Read their heartfelt thank you to the staff who made them feel safe, heard and, most importantly, never alone: www.careopinion.org.uk/1460640

Following a hospital stay, this author needed support with their mobility and strength. The specialist physiotherapy team at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust helped them rebuild their confidence. Read the full story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1463087

This author explains how the care and calm confidence of one particular nurse had a real impact on theirs and their wife's experience at @nhslothian.bsky.social . Read the full story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1461159

A patient shared their experience of physiotherapy at Dene Barton, #SomersetNHSFoundationTrust, and how it helped them take charge of their pelvic health. The service's response is a good example of how to show their story and feedback was heard, valued and acted on. www.careopinion.org.uk/1460913

A frightening accident just before a family wedding led to an unexpected hospital visit at #RDUH. Read how the kindness, reassurance and quick care of hospital teams helped make sure this family could still enjoy their very special day. Read the story here: www.careopinion.org.uk/1462076

This story describes how the compassionate care from the teams on the Paediatric wards at Crosshouse Hospital #NHSAyrshireandArran left the parents of a 7 week old baby feeling reassured and put at ease. Read the story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1461603

After months of living in fear of wind and storms, one patient began CBT #SHSCT. They describe their therapist's kindness and compassion as central to that progress and say they're continuing the work with confidence. Read this inspiring story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1458227

When the public speaks, who is listening? The final blog is here from our CEO, Fraser's blog series looking at what stories tell us about care and asking the question that matters most. Read the full blog: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

Our Annual Review is here! "Humanity in Action: Stories shaping care" looks back at the 12,464 stories shared about NHS Scotland services on Care Opinion in 2025/26. Every story is a small act of humanity helping to shape better care for everyone. www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...