I’m supervising Nicolette Bell’s honours project on sexual wellbeing amongst Australian women who have survived child sexual abuse. If you are a woman, in Australia, who has experienced child sexual abuse, please consider filling out this 15 minute survey: unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Women Lead The RCN 📢 On Monday August 18th at 5:30pm I'll be hosting an online panel discussion for women thinking about leadership roles and upcoming RCN elections. Hear more about why women's leadership is vital and how to sign up here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

"Women Members Lead the RCN" Women remain underrepresented in leadership roles at our college - it's time to change that. On Aug 18, I’ll be chairing a webinar with an inspiring panel of women leaders. Check your inboxes for details & join us if you think an elected role might be for you!

Council member @sallybassett.bsky.social voting at today's @rcn.org.uk AGM - if you can't make it in person, remember to share your views and make your voice heard by voting on the resolutions online.

www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Help/Con... If you need to contact the advice team, call #RCN 0345 772 6100 during the hours of 9.00am - 4.00pm on Good Friday and Easter Monday. #Supporting members during the #Easter #Holiday @bejoysebastian.bsky.social @nursingstandard.bsky.social @leannehpatrick.bsky.social

It is chronic underfunding, not management, that has caused the NHS to struggle in recent decades. Until we have a fairer system that reduces wealth inequality via proper taxation of the super rich, public services will crumble and people will become poorer and sicker.

I am thinking about our 90% female workforce on #InternationalWomensDay and every day Underpaid Overworked More likely to die by suicide More likely to be victims of domestic abuse Routinely sexually harassed at work I will continue to fight for better.

On #InternationalWomensDay follow these brilliant women for mental health/nursing info or just because their great 👍 #IWD2025 @leannehpatrick.bsky.social @alisonleary1.bsky.social @nhsactivistrn.bsky.social @cforde-johnston.bsky.social @caralisette.bsky.social @supertanskiiii.bsky.social

Exclusive: NMC executive hit by wave of resignations Multiple members of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) executive board have resigned in the last year, Nursing Times can reveal. #nursing #regulation #nmc #nurses #leadership www.nursingtimes.net/professional...

It takes less than a minute for anyone registered in the UK to ask their MP to act on this straightforward safety issue

Several organisations have started to allow patients to sip clear fluids until being sent for by the operating team. Nil-by-mouth rules need updating to implement SipTilSend, writes @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/388/...

VP Harris is right—real change comes from organizing, mobilizing, & educating. The future isn’t dictated by the powerful few but by we the people.History proves progress is made when ordinary citizens take action. Now is the time to engage, advocate, and hold leaders accountable.

#HistNursing #HistMed

Restorative practices, such as supervision, have to be part of the 'normal', otherwise, as you say, health and social care professionals will prioritise others

It was a big day last week presenting my Ten Minute Rule Bill to #ProtectNurse. 💙 I was shocked that anyone can call themselves a nurse! So, my Bill would prevent misuse of the title - enhancing patient safety & ensuring respect for registered nurses. ICYMI, my recap ⏪📽️

Violence against nurses: help us build full picture of the problem The prevalence of violence against nurses and midwives is extremely high, early findings from our workplace safety survey suggest. #nursing #nurses #violence #workforce #healthcare #health #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/vi...

‘Compelling’ evidence in favour of Letby, her lawyer claims Lucy Letby's barrister has told Nursing Times his team has "hope" that her conviction could be overturned, after a review found no medical evidence that the former neonatal nurse harmed babies. #letby www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...

Are you working in/ around the #domesticabuse #domesticviolence sector? #familycourt? #childsexualabuse #publichealth #genderequality? #Humanrights? #childrensrights #womensrights Are we following you? If not please comment, let's connect, thank you

Momentum is building for my Ten Minute Rule Bill to protect the title 'nurse'! Pleased to see so much attention on this vital issue of patient safety. My Bill protects the public & prevents misuse. #ProtectNurse We must respect the experience of registered Nurses.

Donald Trump pressures Romania to lift restrictions on Tate brothers https://www.ft.com/content/3f951e0b-a9cb-489a-be89-fdf9f996ed27

“He who saves his country does not violate any law” — Napoleon, echoed by Hitler: “The authority of the Führer is not limited by laws or statutes.”Mussolini: “Everything within the state, nothing outside the state, nothing against the state.” Franco: “I am responsible only to God and to history.”

Success! Dawn Butler MP has moved her bill to make nurse a legally protected title in the UK! MPs voted in favour and it will now go to a second reading. A significant and historic development for the nursing profession and patient safety. www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/...

I have contacted my MP to ask him to support this bill, using the website www.writetothem.com/write Please think about doing the same @alisonleary1.bsky.social @leannehpatrick.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social

This is really good news. Its concerning that in the UK anyone can call themselves a nurse and offer nursing services even if they have no qualifications, have been struck off or convicted Fully support this bill

The changes in this Bill will provide better legal protections for nursing. We'll continue to urge MPs to get behind this campaign, ensuring our highly-skilled, safety-critical profession gets the respect it deserves: bit.ly/3WQVoiT #ProtectNurse

Important update in the #ProtectNurse campaign. RCN members voted, at congress 2022, to lobby legislators and make Nurse a protected title in UK law. Until then, anyone can call themselves a nurse. The proposed bill would be significant progress. Thank you @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social

🚨NEW: On Tuesday 11th February, I will introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill seeking to make ‘nurse’ a protected title in UK law. Pleased to have support from and build on the vital Protect Nurse campaign. #ProtectNurse Read more: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/ten_minute_r...

Starts 21 February 2025! www.fons.org/programmes-d... Don't miss out! @sarahduffin.bsky.social @kernowpdnurse.bsky.social @joroche.bsky.social @karenhellewell.bsky.social @charlottebarlow.bsky.social @gearoidbrennan.bsky.social @leannehpatrick.bsky.social @liamwast.bsky.social

This month's cover.

Last orders for our February edition final posting… Deadline midnight tomorrow (Sunday) After that you’ll have to buy it in the shops. subscribe.bylinetimes.com

Devastated to hear of the loss of Claire, a nursing lecturer from Plymouth University. We lose 3 women every week to domestic homicides and nurses are more likely to be victims of domestic abuse. MVAWG is an epidemic that health orgs and govts need to address urgently.

Man charged with murder of woman on street in Plymouth

Hey #NurseSky really sorry to announce that I will need to move this #SkyChat to next Sunday Same time Same topic #PsychSafety Different date 📅 Hope to see you Sunday 2nd Feb at 7:30GMT @jesslsainbury.bsky.social @leannehpatrick.bsky.social @mannersofmarple.bsky.social @briandolan.bsky.social

Oh cool! This got buried in all the shitty news today! Hopefully they will be able to expand it more in the future.

In a major blow to global health, the US administration has announced plans to withdraw from the World Health Organization @who.int. @kentbuse.bsky.social and colleagues propose urgent actions for the international community to mitigate the damage www.bmj.com/content/388/...

If you’re having to deliver care in inappropriate settings, we can support you to raise concerns. Find template letters, checklists and other resources on our website to help you raise concerns about corridor care with your employer: https://buff.ly/4jfYJSj

Trailblazing gynaecology nurse wants investment in specialism Investing in specialist gynaecology nurses is “worthwhile” for healthcare organisations as demand for services continues to rise, a trailblazing nurse in Scotland has said. #nursing #gynaecology #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/womens-healt...

In their own words, nurses shine a spotlight on the appalling reality of corridor care. Nobody comes into nursing to provide substandard, unsafe and undignified care. The risk of moral injury and vicarious trauma is enormous. This must change and soon. www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

👋 look who’s here! It’s Howard from the ICN 🌍 @leannehpatrick.bsky.social please could you add @howardcatton.bsky.social to your Nurse starter pack?

Do you know a colleague who makes an extraordinary contribution to the nursing community? At the RCN Awards, we honour RCN members who deserve special recognition for their work. ✨Nominations for the 2025 close 13 January✨ Make your nominations here ▶️

Unsafe and undignified treatment in corridors, cupboards and car parks is not acceptable and must end. Read our full letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP and NHS England, calling for an end to treating patients in unsafe spaces ➡️ bit.ly/424Q8f7

The UK government told the PRB it suggests just a 2.8% pay increase for nursing next year. The NHS PRB process is outdated. Alongside UNISON and Unite, we are calling for direct negotiations on NHS pay. Find out the details and sign our letter: https://buff.ly/3VDEkfN

Vice Chair of the RCN Group Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola introduces herself and discusses the vital work the committee is undertaking to transform the RCN. https://buff.ly/40rxZG3

In a week that has seen Musk grow ever more unhinged and dangerous, we now have Zuckerberg going full MAGA and deliberately worsening disinformation environment, I am so grateful for #BlueSky but also fearful for its future.

New Working Paper: Teenage boys and girls in Norway are more ideologically polarized than ever. Using data for 130,000 high-schoolers over 34 years, I find that a surge in anti-feminism among boys is driving much of the recent trend.📈 Read: osf.io/preprints/os... Findings 🧵👇

#PsychologicalSafety is key to building successful teams and lies at the heart of patient care. Looking forward to this event.

Really looking forward to this #NurseSky #SkyChat on #PsychologicalSafety hosted by @curiousbecks.bsky.social in just under 3 weeks. Very important topic in nursing! #PsychSafety

Wether you are a novice or expert when it comes to engaging in #SkyChat here’s what you need to do to take part 👉 How to Join: 1️⃣ Follow @curiousbecks.bsky.social 2️⃣ Use and search #NurseSky to participate. 3️⃣ Share your insights, learn from others, and ask questions!

Looking forward to the next #SkyChat hosted by the brilliant @curiousbecks.bsky.social, will you be joining in? #NurseSky #PsychSafety