Why Care Opinion has decided to leave the social media platform X

At Care Opinion, our mission has always been to amplify voices, foster meaningful connections and drive change in health and care through the power of storytelling. Social media has long been a tool we’ve used to share those voices and engage with our communities. However, after much reflection and careful evaluation, we have made the decision to leave the social media platform X.

Why are we leaving?

At Care Opinion, our commitment to transparency, inclusivity and trust guides every decision we make. Recent changes on X, including changes in moderation approaches and the handling of misinformation, has created an environment that no longer aligns with our values. We also have a responsibility to ensure safe, respectful spaces for our community, which has become increasingly challenging on this platform.

By stepping away, we can refocus our efforts on fostering authentic, meaningful engagement through channels that better reflect our mission. This decision reinforces our dedication to empowering voices and creating positive change in health and care.

Where else can you find us?

While we will no longer be active on X, we still have a big digital presence!

• Our Platform – careopinion.org.uk
• Facebook - @careopinion or @CareOpinionScot
• Instagram - @careopinion or @careopinionscotland
• BlueSky - @careopinion.org.uk (We are new on BlueSky, please join us!)

A thank you to our X Community

To everyone who has supported us on X – Thank you. Your likes, shares and comments have helped spread the word about Care Opinion and the incredible stories shared on our platform. While we may be stepping away from this space, we are not stepping away from you.

This decision marks the beginning of a new chapter for Care Opinion – one where we focus on deepening connections, advancing our mission, and staying true to our values. We hope you will join us on this journey.

If you have any thoughts or questions about this decision, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to contact us on info@careopinion.org.uk

With gratitude,

The Care Opinion Team