The Master and her Consort attended the 400th Anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Upholders first Letters Patent granted by King Charles 1. The original was lost so a new one was unveiled at Guildhall. Also the Circle of Life was unveiled for the first time.

A small group of us attended a fascinating lecture given by Sir Chris Whitty who spoke about the history and effects of infection and its impact on surgery through the ages until present time. Thanks to the Worshipful Company of Barbers for inviting us.

Dust off your golf clubs... it's time to tee off! Last year's teams set the bar high – now it's your turn! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Today we’re celebrating National Children’s Nurses Day! 💜 The QICN's Community Children's Nursing Faculty Lead @becksbdaniels.bsky.social has reflected on becoming a children's nurse and her journey from hospital to community settings in this inspiring blog. 👉 qicn.org.uk/my-journey-i...

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Yesterday, The Master, Christine Anderson and 20 Liverymen of the Company joined other Liverymen at Common Hall, Guildhall: the twice yearly election assembly for the City of London. Afterwards the group joined with other Livery Companies for a friendly lunch at Innholders’ Hall.

Never did I think I would see a cure for sickle cell in my lifetime. A friend of mine in fifth grade died from this disease. My parents kept me home from the funeral because they thought I was too young to handle it. Modern science is a miracle. www.wafb.com/2026/06/23/n...

One more time. Enjoy your swims but keep an eye.

Blog: New ICNO director Dr Barbara Stilwell outlines the importance of community nursing data, the progress made in her first three months in post, and the areas where the ICNO can make impact. Barbara also encourages community nurses to ensure their voices are heard. 👉 qicn.org.uk/an-observato...

💙 For #LearningDisabilityWeek, listen to our Past Caring podcast Episode 6 which explores the powerful history, voices and experiences within learning disability nursing. 🔊 https://bit.ly/4oHAvUb ⚠️ Content note: Includes historical terms now considered offensive #HistNursing

Day 3 - the Company visited the Belgian Senate. This was the building in which the Court Marshall trial of Edith Cavell took place. There is a plaque commemorating those who were tried and executed in the Senate during the Great War 1914-1919.

This morning the Company visited the Belgian Senate. This was the building in which the trial of Edith Cavell took place. There is a plaque commemorating those who were tried and executed in the Senate during the Great War 1914-1919.

The final and poignant visit of the second day was the site of the shooting range cemetery where Edith Cavell was executed.  The Master laid a wreath on behalf of the Company.

On day 2 the Company then travelled to Brussels.  They visited the School of Nursing where Edith Cavell was the Matron at the first school of nursing in Belgium. The Company visited the prison where Edith Cavell spent her last 10 weeks.

Day 2 of the Anniversary visit to Belgium - the Brandhoek New Military Cemetery to lay a wreath at the grave of Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse. The Company then visited the Tyne Cot cemetery which is located near the village of Passchendaele, the world's largest Commonwealth War Graves site.

Day 2 of the Anniversary visit to Belgium - the Brandhoek New Military Cemetery to lay a wreath at the grave of Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse. The Company then visited the Tyne Cot cemetery which is located near the village of Passchendaele, the world's largest Commonwealth War Graves site.

The Company attended the evening ceremony at the Menin Gate, a war memorial in Ypres dedicated to the soldiers who were killed in WW1 and whose graves are unknown. Every evening the Last Post is sounded. It was a privilege to attend this ceremony. The Master laid a wreath on behalf of all nurses.

As part of our 10 year celebrations members of the Company travelled to Belgium to visit sites associated with Edith Cavell. The tour members of the Company visited Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, WW1 burial ground. The Master paid respects at the grave of Staff Nurse Spindler killed by shrapnel.

Leading nurses made dames in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List A national chief nursing officer and a champion of community nursing are among the members of the profession recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List. #nurse #nurses #nursing #honours www.nursingtimes.net/leadership/l...

iHV is delighted to learn that Dr Karen Whittaker, iHV Senior Lead for Education and Workforce, and Leanne Howlett, Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Nurse at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours List 2026. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

Also mentioned are Rachel Hollis, former chair of the RCN’s Professional Nursing Committee, and former RCN Wales Executive Director Helen Whyley. Congratulations to all recipients. Read more ⬇️

Dr Crystal Oldman (Chief Executive at the Queen’s Nursing Institute @theqicn.bsky.social, a UK charity supporting community nursing) has left X (14.917 followers) Bluesky: @crystaloldman.bsky.social

Our outgoing Chief Executive @crystaloldman.bsky.social, who has 'almost become synonymous with community nursing', has spoken to @nursingtimes.bsky.social ahead of her retirement. An excellent article about then, now and next. 👇 Read it here - www.nursingtimes.net/community-nu...

Thrilled to see the RCN Art of Nursing exhibition launch on 26th June. Must admit- this ArtofNursing adventure is dream come true

“This is a significant victory for nursing.” After we raised serious concerns, the government has laid an amendment to the Health Bill which would see the legal requirement for nursing leadership on Foundation Trust boards retained. Read more in our latest member news article ⬇️

The Nursing and Midwifery Council is delighted to congratulate the nursing and midwifery professionals deservedly recognised in today’s King’s Birthday Honours. Read our full statement🔗: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

The list includes Dr Crystal Oldman, a member of the board of trustees for the RCN Foundation, Sue Tranka, Chief Nursing Officer for Wales, and RCN Fellow Paul Trevatt. (2/3)

Several nursing leaders – including those with strong ties to the RCN – have been recognised with awards in the King’s Birthday Honours, highlighting the vital contribution nursing makes to patient care and the wider health system. (1/3)

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Members of the Company have held special Tea4Ten meetings to celebrate the 10 year Anniversary of the Company!

The Master and Clerk attended the “Oiling of the Gates” at Temple Bar. Members of the Honourable Artillery Company’s Pikemen and Musketeers lined up for the occasion, alongside representatives of City livery companies. The "Oiling of the Gates" is an historic ceremonial event in the City of London.

The Master and her Consort attended the annual educational event about eye health presented by The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. Thank you to the Spectacle Makers for an excellent, informative evening #spectaclemakers #cityoflondon

Several of us were fortunate to attend The Florence Nightingale Foundation Service at Westminster Abbey. An extremely moving ceremony as always.

Westminster service celebrated nursing, compassion and unity Nursing has the power to unify and push back at the divisions currently afflicting the world through its humanity and compassion, members of the profession were told earlier this week. #nursing #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/history-of-n...

The Company was represented at the Post Big Curry Lunch Reception held at Carpenters' Hall where The Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley announced the grand total raised at this year’s Big Curry Lunch of just over £400,000. Members of the Company supported this event this year as volunteer stewards.

The Master and Masters Chaplain joined fellow members of the Company today at the church and graveside of Florence Nightingale

Nursing profession gains its own coat of arms in historic milestone Pioneering nurses Ethel Gordon Fenwick and Annie Brewster feature on a new coat of arms granted for use by a nursing organisation with close ties to the City of London. #nursing #heraldry www.nursingtimes.net/history-of-n...

The Master, guests and members of the Company enjoyed the wonderful surroundings of Vintners’ Hall for the Anniversary Banquet. #cityoflondon #vintners’hall

In her latest blog, Professor Nicola Ranger celebrates what the RCN has achieved for working conditions and nursing pay on #InternationalWorkersDay and looks ahead to RCN Congress this month. Read more ⬇️

Four Freemen of the Company attended a ceremony on 27 April where they all obtained Freedom of the City of London as Citizens and Nurses. This ancient tradition granted Freemen certain privileges and the right to trade in the City. Congratulations!

Fabulous, interesting and informative tour of Middle Temple followed by lunch in the magnificent Hall. Members of the Company and guests.

21 members of the Company volunteered today at the Lady Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch in Guildhall. This is our contribution to one of the biggest fundraising efforts in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund for military veterans.

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new closed Facebook group for members of the Worshipful Company of Nurses - the Professional Nursing Network. This exclusive online space has been created to bring the Company’s nursing community together - wherever you live and whatever your speciality.

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new closed Facebook group for members of the Worshipful Company of Nurses - the Professional Nursing Network. This exclusive online space has been created to bring the Company’s nursing community together - wherever you live and whatever your speciality.

Today is #WorldAutismDay. Many neurodivergent nursing staff describe feeling misunderstood or judged for the way they communicate or process information. Explore our recent magazine feature below to learn how to challenge negative attitudes towards neurodiversity ⬇️

A fantastic evening at Guildhall on 24 March for the Worshipful Company of Nurses’ Freedom and Livery Ceremony. We were delighted to admit 10 new Freemen and welcome 8 to the Livery-congratulations to all on this important milestone! We were joined by the Master of #worshipfulcompanyofeducators).

"Our members' voices had to be the wake-up call [to governments] to say 'We cannot normalise this.'" Today, Prof. Nicola Ranger appeared before MPs emphasising how RCN leadership on corridor care has led to action to address it - & why this is so important for nursing staff & patient safety. (1/2)