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John Knape

@johnknape74

Northern Ireland health care policy and public affairs: communicating on a personal basis only

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Joined June 2015
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NINE PLAYERS, NO PROBLEM 😘
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UK No.1 on this day in 1970: Freda Payne- Band of Gold youtu.be/EKrxTORYAH0?si=8uPr… via @YouTube
NEW * Band Of Gold - Freda Payne {Stereo} 1970

NEW * Band Of Gold - Freda Payne {Stereo} 1970

1970.....#3 U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #2 U.S. Cash Box Top 100, #1 UK...

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Rare footage from 1914 - 1918 of British ‘Fireman Nurses’. These women were trained in firefighting and emergency response in addition to their nursing duties. Here they are during their fire drill exercises. #InternationalNursesDay
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The multi-year budget, open book exercise, and Northern Ireland’s level of need - some quick headlines from Department of Finance officials’ evidence at last week’s Finance Committee linkedin.com/pulse/whats-nex…

What's next on the multi-year budget?

The multi-year budget, open book exercise, and Northern Ireland’s level of need - some quick headlines from Department of Finance officials’ evidence at last week’s Finance Committee (15 April)....

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"With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?" Oscar Wilde In 1925 a young Pamela Lyndon Travers, living in London, contacted the poet, George William Russell, a Lurgan man living in Dublin. Russell, known as Æ, was editor of the Irish Statesman… 1/
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Healthcare workers can’t keep doing this. Pay them.
A graphic showing Stormont and some healthcare workers and text saying: Healthcare workers across the U.K. were promised a pay rise for 2025/26. The English, Welsh & Scottish governments have paid up. NI has not. TIME FOR STORMONT TO PAY UP

ALT A graphic showing Stormont and some healthcare workers and text saying: Healthcare workers across the U.K. were promised a pay rise for 2025/26. The English, Welsh & Scottish governments have paid up. NI has not. TIME FOR STORMONT TO PAY UP

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All set for @NSPCCNI Equal Protection from Assault reception today in Parliament Buildings. @JulieMorganLAB @Justice_NI Minister @RCPCHIreland member @julieannmaney @nichildcom and @MichelleGuy4
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NSPCC seeking law change to ensure children protected from physical punishment belfastlive.co.uk/news/north…
NSPCC seeking law change to ensure children protected from physical punishment

NSPCC seeking law change to ensure children protected from physical punishment

"It is time to change the law to allow children in Northern Ireland a childhood free of physical harm in any form"

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Read our letter 👇 committees.parliament.uk/com…
Violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland: MPs call for funding to tackle online abuse...

Violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland: MPs call for funding to tackle online abuse...

More funding to address online abuse, financial backing for community and support services, and better co-ordination of learning and information across the UK should be part of the Government’s...

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How did we get here? This isn't just about patient dignity and safety, this is about our healthcare staff having to work this way. For too long we have had stop start politics dictated by populism that's had dire consequences on our services. We need radical, urgent action!
White wall with a white piece of paper with the words Corridor Bed 4 written on it

ALT White wall with a white piece of paper with the words Corridor Bed 4 written on it

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The Children's Law Centre says shutting a child alone in a room at school should be banned immediately. bbc.in/43b6XoM
Children's Law Centre wants ban on isolation in schools

Children's Law Centre wants ban on isolation in schools

Stormont's Education Committee is told shutting a child alone in a room in school should be banned

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I was able to put on record my appreciation and thanks to all our nurses on #InternationalNursesDay2025 for the work nurses do across all healthcare settings @RCN_NI
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Today is International Nurses Day, and Interim Executive Director for Nursing and Midwifery at Belfast Trust, Olga O'Neill, takes a moment to praise the dedication of nurses and midwifes across the globe. #InternationalNursesDay2025
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Very pleased to welcome members of the Health Committee today to talk with caring services staff working across inpatient and community services and inform their inquiry into access to palliative care. @niahealth @DianeDoddsMLA @ColinSDLP @mcguigan_philip @DannyDonnelly1
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The agenda for this week's Committee meeting, Thursday from 2pm. You can follow proceedings on niassembly.tv
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This is so important if we are to reform the heath and social care service.
John Knape (@johnknape74) profile pictureJohn Knape@johnknape7413 Jan 2025
Welcome support for community nurses in Northern Ireland from @JustinMcNu1ty in the Assembly today, recognising their "remarkable, life-changing work", how they "go above and beyond for patients" and that they "make our communities stronger, healthier and more connected".
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Welcome support for community nurses in Northern Ireland from @JustinMcNu1ty in the Assembly today, recognising their "remarkable, life-changing work", how they "go above and beyond for patients" and that they "make our communities stronger, healthier and more connected".
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As NI Exec moves into its 2nd year since returning, it must step up its ambitions. People need to see improvements day to day - health, education, infrastructure, environment, housing, poverty. Reform & transformation essential if decent public services are to be affordable 6/6
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This afternoon's meeting agenda. Meeting starts at 2pm, you can follow proceedings on niassembly.tv/
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Due to a Committee visit in the morning tomorrow's meeting will start at the slightly later time of 2.30pm. You can follow proceedings live on our website. Only one briefing on the agenda...
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