@BobKlaber

Paediatrician & Director of Strategy Research & Innovation @ImperialNHS + kindness, improvement, life sciences & sustainability Integrating care @CC4CLondon

 London, UK
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Joined December 2014
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My growing reflection that we have been too apologetic about kindness, compassion, empathy "I know it is soft & fluffy but it is important..." Kindness is the BUSINESS end of healthcare. We need to start with it. Love this from @maureenbis @donberwick @ProfLenBerry @QualityForum
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Antimicrobial resistance remains one of the biggest threats globally. @GSK has pledged £45 million to the @FlemingCentre – a collaborative partnership between @ImperialNHS and @imperialcollege to tackle anti-microbial resistance around the world ⬇️
Imperial NHS 💙@ImperialNHS16 May 2024
.@GSK has pledged £45 million to the Fleming Initiative to help fight against drug resistant infections ➡️ imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/new… The @FlemingCentre is a collaborative partnership between @ImperialNHS and @imperialcollege to tackle anti-microbial resistance around the world. 1/
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Thanks to everyone I spoke to on an incredibly impressive visit to @ImperialNHS. I met lots of passionate staff doing really great work to support patients and ensure high quality care, despite working in some really challenging environments. Here’s 4 things I took away
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#Kindness. A small effort with big impact ❤️ Today with @Kindness_Health, we heard from @BritishRedCross about #kindness + health activation. Kindness + trust are at the foundation of all interactions between those providing care + receiving care - this impacts health activation.
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“Health is deteriorating from the cradle to the grave.” The latest paper in our BMJ Commission on the Future of the NHS, by @MichaelMarmot et al @bmj_latest. NHS and the whole of society must act on social determinants of health for a healthier future bmj.com/content/385/bmj-2024…

NHS and the whole of society must act on social determinants of health for a healthier future

Health is going in the wrong direction in the UK, and reversing the trend requires political and societal commitment to deal with the underlying causes The UK is facing a prolonged and serious health...

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Rita Issa@DrRitaIssa12 Apr 2024
Our piece for the BMJ 'future of the NHS commission' centres sustainability as a guiding principle to steward healthier futures. It's been such a pleasure to work with brilliant colleagues @cmwforbes @catherinejbaker @dr_mattmorgan @bykatewomersley... bmj.com/content/385/bmj-2024…
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Inspiring hearing the fab @DrDominiqueAllw describing our health equity journey @ImperialNHS - alongside brilliant learning from Scotland @jasonleitch and @ELFT_QI on the mainstage @QualityForum #Quality2024 As I listen - we have to prioritise this; do more, go further, faster
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Why does kindness in healthcare matter? #Quality2024 @BobKlaber
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#kindness .@BobKlaber is starting this morning’s session at #Quality2024 on the clear evidence base for kindness in health and care
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BMJ Leader@BMJLeader22 Feb 2024
We're inviting submissions on the topic of "kindness" at BMJ Leader. Top priority for publication will be given to submissions that help our readers understand fundamental issues related to kindness in healthcare. Read our editorial for more info: bmjleader.bmj.com/content/ea…
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"[Poor air quality] is a huge challenge locally and can only be addressed by making the most of our collective expertise, working together with our local communities", says Dr @BobKlaber We are delighted to be partnering with @ERGImperial and @LBHF on this ambitious project ⬇️
Imperial Medicine@ImperialMed12 Feb 2024
"Poor air quality is the largest environmental risk to #PublicHealth." Prof Frank Kelly from @ImperialSPH #OurImperial experts from @ERGImperial have joined forces with @LBHF and @ImperialNHS to tackle #AirPollution to benefit residents in the borough. 👇imperial.ac.uk/news/251433/i…

Imperial experts join Hammersmith & Fulham partnership to tackle air pollution | Imperial News |...

Imperial researchers will partner with Hammersmith & Fulham Council and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust on local air quality research.

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A privilege to welcome @Sophie_Solti, @phoebe_h_r & @LouiseSAlderHey to @CC4CLondon Child Health GP Hubs with @bobklaber in @HealthierNWL: a vibrant community of practice in the room, improving equity & access for child health
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I am so happy to share these top tips for integrated care – relevant to all ages and places, grounded in our 25 year NHS child health experience cc4c.imperial.nhs.uk/our-exp… TY to co-authors Simon and Steve @CC4CLondon
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Lessons learnt (so far) from establishing models of integrated clinical care for children & young people adc.bmj.com/content/early/20… 🙏to my co-authors Simon Struthers & Steve Turner + @CC4CLondon
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119 people joining the Conversation in kindness with a focus on Psychological Safety... Amazing!!! @BobKlaber @Kindness_Health This truly international meeting is the highlight of my month! ❤️ Can't wait to see what tonight brings! 😊
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Replying to @ImperialPeople
"Kindness in Care" by @BobKlaber 14 December. Further details and how to get a ticket here 👇👇imperial.ac.uk/events/169454…

Mohn Centre / PaeCH Winter Lecture “Kindness in Healthcare” by Dr Bob Klaber OBE

This year's Mohn Centre /PaeCH Winter lecture will be given by Dr Bob Klaber

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Evidence shows that kindness leads to better outcomes for patients and a working environment where everyone can thrive. Here are some of the resources available to support your wellbeing: intranet.imperial.nhs.uk/Int…
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ALT A multi-coloured graphic with a heart outline running through the middle. A message says 'the power of kindness' in the bottom right-hand corner of the graphic.

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Morning all, we have an exciting day ahead with the Improvement for all big room kicking off at 13:30 today. Come & join share your thoughts, ideas and challenges with colleagues across the trust.
let's do this, come together share ideas, have fun and build our improvement for all agenda,

ALT let's do this, come together share ideas, have fun and build our improvement for all agenda,

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Thinking of your personal development & career aspirations. How about an apprenticeship? We are looking for colleagues to apply for the improvement apprenticeship. To find out more join the webinar on 17th November. See you there! @HenleyBizHub @ImperialNHS
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How we treat each other at work is the single biggest determinant affecting both individual and organisational performance. @dangrimes1980 of Royal Liverpool Hospital suggests how we can make it a reality in the NHS @kscopehealth kscopehealth.org.uk/blog/mak…

Making the case for kindness - Kaleidoscope Health and Care

The benefits of kindness are truly impressive. On an individual level, kindness is associated with lower stress levels, enhanced mood, improved performance – even longer life! At an organisational...

kscopehealth.org.uk
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Meeting of NHS Assembly today on community walk in Westminster learning about poverty co-existing with affluence and impact on health and care. Thanks @BobKlaber and team
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