I'm delighted to announce I have accepted the substantive role as Professional Lead Sustainability at @rcn.org.uk Very much looking forward to working with our members and wider colleagues on this hugely important issue.

1/2 In 2024 we awarded 576 hardship grants to nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers - making a real difference at the point when they needed it most. Our hardship service exists thanks to the kind donations from our supporters. #Hardship #Donation

2/2 As little as £2 a month can help someone struggling financially get back on their feet and back to the job they love. If you would like to donate and help us to give back to nursing and midwifery professionals in their time of need, visit bit.ly/4ckWNDC

NHS members in England, Wales and NI are consulting on pay. Is 3.6% enough? YOU DECIDE! A big turnout is a show of strength. If we take ourselves seriously, than the govt will too. Sign up as a voting volunteer to get a big turnout! www.rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Voting... #FairPayForNursing

A fascinating @octopus.energy #EnergyTechSummit today harnessing clean renewable energy. Sadly, only the odd passing reference to health limited to reducing pollution (v important). Could we work together for next years event to promote the wider climate health crisis to accelerate clean energy?

@elpinchbeck.bsky.social CEO @thecccuk.bsky.social talked about the net SAVING Net Zero will bring to the economy. But right now… “Power is more expensive than it needs to be bc of policy. Mass uptake of clean home tech will only come when it’s 3x price of gas” (instead of the 4-6x it is now).

As heat health alerts are issued across many parts of the country today, we welcome timely new guidance from @acutemedicine.bsky.social to support health professionals management of patients during extreme heat - check out the Heat Health Plan here >> www.acutemedicine.org.uk/blog/2025/06...

Fantastic to see @critecocare.bsky.social today at the 'Big Pitch' showcasing her innovative CritEcoCare tool. Well done

A new report by @ukhealthclimate.bsky.social calls for urgent action to adapt our health system to climate change – with 49% of NHS workers saying services have already been disrupted by extreme weather. Read the report here: ukhealthalliance.org/sustainable-... #ClimateHealth #NHS #HealthEquity

🗑️ As the primary users of medical consumables, #nurses generate the most waste, most of which is plastic based or wrapped. 🔗 @gallagherrose.bsky.social, @rcn.org.uk Royal College of Nursing, talks about potential solutions: epha.org/world-enviro...

Delighted to be presenting the #SNTA award for #sustainability today. The buzz in the room is huge - good luck to everyone

Brilliant news! At last, confirmation that the Govt *will* go ahead with the #NaturalHistoryGCSE 🎉 We have to get to know our fellow travellers on this planet again. Young people who know & love nature are far more likely to protect & restore it - as well as enjoying better physical & mental health

Very welcome investment from GB Energy in solar panels on NHS sites and hospitals that will help to deliver net zero emissions, clean the air and save costs - all good news for health >> ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/we...

Delighred to be speaking at the BJN conference today and to meet so many @rcn.org.uk members. A strong presence here today with @bejoysebastian.bsky.social giving the opening address

This is a good start and a huge opportunity to help our patients, public and staff learn how about climate change. BBC News - Schools and hospitals get £180m solar investment www.bbc.com/news/article...

This is great fun, even I managed to put pen to paper! @ukhealthclimate.bsky.social @critecocare.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk #climateemergency

There's still time to sign up for tonight's art session with Peter Liversidge! He will guide you through creating your own placards to keep or contribute to our upcoming exhibition on 'The Art of Nursing'. 🗓️ 05 February 2025 ⌚ 18:00-19:00 📌 Online Book now: https://buff.ly/4hCKIwg

Webinar tonight on HIV in prisons, with @wetpaint63.bsky.social www.eatg.org/events/hiv-v...

Our @ukhealthclimate.bsky.social Director Elaine Mulcahy discussing the impact of climate change on the healthcare estate and the huge benefits of acting now and learning from others now check out ukhealthalliance.org @richard56.bsky.social

Clean energy inextricably linked to clean air, essential for well-being. Come and find out how nursing has and continues to shape key public health policies and action.

Your International Women's Day plans sorted? Join @suzypuss.bsky.social & @rebecca99.bsky.social speaking with me about their new books on women's health, today's psychiatry, & being a doctor with a mental illness. Booking open, & tickets moving excitingly fast! 7/3/25 www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/break...

Patients being treated in corridors is widespread, but it must not be normalised. If you're having to deliver care in inappropriate settings, raising a concern with your employer will help protect you and your patients. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4hpgZa8

A gentle reminder that if we miss the 1.5°C target (and we certainly will), the next target is 1.51°C and not 2°C. We need to keep fighting. Every tonne of CO₂ emitted makes the job of future CO₂ removal harder, and every 0.01°C of temperature increase makes the world more chaotic and dangerous.

Learn more about the health impacts of climate change in the UK! The UKHACC has been a proud contributor to this #Wikipedia page! The idea is to create awareness and reduce the spread of misinformation regarding climate change and how it impacts our health! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects...

More and more journals joining Bluesky - we've now found over 60 for our Nursing and health Journal starter pack. Nearly all are available for RCN members. Starter pack: go.bsky.app/JvQSYAT RCN BrowZine: browzine.com/libraries/2342

Very well done to @rcnlibraries.bsky.social @kentishscribbler.bsky.social and team for a great evening event on #airpollution and the history of public health. Both indoor and external air pollution highlighted and complexities of dealing with both

Come along tomorrow evening for a fascinating talk from scientist Peter Brimblecombe and public health nurse Tracey Cooke about the history of air pollution and the origins of the role of occupational health nurses. 📆 22 Jan 2025 ⌚ 20:00-21:00 💻 Online https://buff.ly/4fTIRlz

If you're near @rcnlibraries.bsky.social come and visit our small but fabulous exhibition 'nursing in a climate crisis'. #London #climate #nursing @kentishscribbler.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @ukhealthclimate.bsky.social

Really enjoyed the sustainable festive decorations workshop today @rcnlibraries.bsky.social, making Christmas flowers from recycled healthcare packaging #ArtOfNursing @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social

Horrifying data and experiences of violence experienced by staff including students. No national data base exists to inform learning and Prevention. Urgent leadership needed. #SFAConference2024 @kimsunley.bsky.social @josieirwin.bsky.social @patientsafetylearning.org

Mark is collecting data to test the hypothesis that Covid is having an ongoing impact on our lives and health. Please also send disconfirming examples. This work needs ALL relevant data. #episky #medsky

🎉The City of Vancouver has voted to keep gas out of new buildings! 🎉 This is a hard-won victory for health, climate & justice. 🙌 CAPE's offical response here: cape.ca/press_releas... #VanPoli #ClimateVictory

Night thoughts Mostly, the value of nature is only recognized when it brings us relief and one is directly affected by it. However, nature does much more for humanity than some want to admit.💚☘️🌿🌱🌳🌲🍀💚

"The very first canon of nursing is this: To keep the air the patient breathes as pure as the external air." - Florence Nightengale

We’ve started a new blog on the change.nhs website so you can keep up to speed with what we’re up to. Take a look at our first blog here. change.nhs.uk/folders/chan...

Today, we release a report detailing our members' experiences of long COVID that further shows the devastating and life-changing impact this has had for many. Find out more: bit.ly/3ZrxTi7

Today marks the end of the latest module of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. In her latest blog, Rose Gallagher shares how we have represented our members during Module 3 and highlighted the support that is still needed for nursing staff living with long COVID. Read more: bit.ly/417NPHD

🔥BREAKING NEWS🔥 @theRCN.bsky.social has stopped to post on X (formerly known as Twitter) stating that the site is add odds with its organisational values The RCN account on #BlueSky is now live #NurseSky Read full statement here 👇👇👇 bit.ly/3w0oSAe

Nursing deserves better. Sign and share 🖊️ 👇

Delighted to be speaking on how to preserve our beautiful planet and health at the Safety for All conference 10th Dec with @kimsunley.bsky.social on Navigating the many faces of violence in healthcare //www.eventbrite.com/e/safety-for-all-conference-2024-tickets-916149847857?aff=oddtdtcreator

Interested in how we can make Palliative care more sustainable? Check out the Green Palliative Care award apmonline.org/greener-pall... and express your interest.

Vaccination against covid-19 helps fulfil the legal duty to "ensure .. health and safety" of health care workers. The latest advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation ignores this. My rapid response to the British Medical Journal: www.bmj.com/content/387/...

Not sure this conference has been publicised that widely by @thercn.bsky.social (certainly not on here!) so a link to EDI conference in December www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

You Mean the World: Nursing in a Climate Crisis Exhibition Launch (BSL) 🌍 Join @thercn.bsky.social @gallagherrose.bsky.social & #HistNursing peeps for this free event This Thursday 14 Nov 2024 Doors open at 5pm and the talks/online event starts at 6pm (-8pm) Join 👇 www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Great #RCN member engagement event today shaping our sustainability priorities. Brilliant discussion with lots of challenging questions. We need more of this

So many thoughts and suggestions on priorities to support and enable nurses to practice more sustainably and improve health. Happy to hear top 3 suggestions here.

Want to know more about our #RCN sustainability work and help shape our RCN nursing priorities for our patients, public and the planet? Join us on 2nd October in Birmingham for our first member engagement event shorturl.at/6fZQN @rcnlandb.bsky.social @climatenews.bsky.social

New report by UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC) and members says fossil fuels are bad for our health and outlines six actions for a clean energy system and a better, fairer and healthier society shorturl.at/3mLml

Oddly a close family get together was suggested after a wake this afternoon, current shortlist of immediate totals over 40. Guess I know where this is going ......