🧵 #5FromFPH – Five highlights from the Faculty and our partners this week as we work together to support Better Health For All, leaving no one behind.

Today, we’re celebrating #LearningDisabilityNursesDay – a moment to shine a light on the incredible work of learning disability nurses across the UK. RCN Professional Lead for Learning Disability Nursing Jonathan Beebee writes: bit.ly/47Dj6E9 (1/2)

Applications to join our EDI Committee close on 1 August! By joining this committee, you will support the delivery of the FPH Anti-racism Framework and action plan and help to embed an EDI-informed approach throughout the Faculty’s work. Any FPH member can apply. www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...

I spent last week in Canada and was delighted to speak to Canada's Premiers and Health Minister at the invitation of @cfnu.bsky.social Also got to see some of beautiful Muskoka.

Have you begun planning for November's #SelfCareWeek? Why not join forces with local agencies to implement a week of daily activities. Tips and ideas here bit.ly/2UM6V0m @copescotland.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @activetowns.bsky.social @rcnpublichealth.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social

Nursing staff have spoken about surviving on benefits and wanting to quit the profession over a lack of jobs for newly registered nurses and 'scarce' bank shifts, as NHS trusts try to make millions in savings. rcni.com/nursing-stan...

3.6% - is it enough? Get ready to have your say. Our consultations on the latest pay award for nursing staff on Agenda for Change working in the NHS in England and Wales open on 9 June. Check your details are up to date ✅ bit.ly/43QFvwL

Looking to develop your knowledge on homelessness, gambling addiction or weight stigma? The Public Health Forum has launched a podcast exploring the role of society in making us well, hosted by @lukeintohealth.bsky.social Listen below www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...

Evaluating information is an important skill, whether you're studying, researching, or working in healthcare. This introductory level session is suitable for all members of the nursing family, and will give you practical tips to develop your skills. 📅 3 Jun 25 ⌚ 10:00-12:00 🌐 Online buff.ly/puJXYtP

The RCN Public Health Forum and other forums are looking for steering committee members to help shape the future work of the forum. This can include; creating activities and events, developing guidance, setting the Congress agenda, improving member engagement

Applications are open to join @rcn.org.uk professional forums as a steering committee member! Go to your RCN account > Get involved to find out more #letsgetloud #rcn25 #uknursesky

🏃‍➡️ Unsure on how to approach conversations on encouraging your patients to get involved in physical activity? 🏵️ Come to our free webinar ‘Let’s get moving’ on 25/06 1815-1930 We will give guidance on how to support patients to become more physically active www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Wonderful to see our forum members in @nhsactivistrn.bsky.social highlight reel! It was wonderful to be able to host a session with your invaluable involvement.

The items and debates put forward by the Public Health Forum came from insights by our members! Join a forum and offer suggestions on what you’d like to see next year!

Today is International Nurses Day. In my role as Editor in Chief of Evidence Based Nursing I’ve written a blog discussing how caring for nurses is good for the economy: blogs.bmj.com/ebn/?p=2951 Let me know what you think!

At Congress the Public Health forum presented 3 times: A review into the impact of physician associates on nursing - PASSED ✅ For the RCN to review whether the NMC is fit for purpose - PASSED ✅ The role of nursing in QI - An amazing debate Let us know what you want on the agenda next year #RCN25

@rcndcnforum.bsky.social @rcnpublichealth.bsky.social fantastic collaborative session with Queens institute community nursing colleagues Kendra and Kirit providing valuable advice and resources for inclusion health in nursing! #Rcncongress25

On our way to Congress! Come find our steering committee to find out more about public health, how you can get involved and how we can better advocate for public health issues that are important to you. @rcn.org.uk #RCN25 #RCNCongress25

Calling all UK community nurses - How much of your work involves end-of-life care, does any of this safety critical work need to be deferred. Please complete 10-min survey to help shape future policy @theqicn.bsky.social @cambridgeuni.bsky.social Study cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Are you heading to Congress this month? Be sure to plan your travel and accommodation ahead of time. ✅ Explore our FAQs to find handy tips. #RCN25

Congratulations to all the Student Nursing Times Award winners!

These crocheted dolls and artworks are currently on display in our exhibition "Prison Nursing Unlocked". Exploring themes like care, resilience and humanity, they were created by women serving sentences at HMP Eastwood Park in a partnership between Koestler Arts and the RCN Library and Museum.

In 23/24 16.4m work days were lost to work related #stress #depression or #anxiety. If your job causes you stress try working through the problems with your manager. More tips here bit.ly/34xsmbE. #StressAwarenessMonth @rcnpublichealth.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social

Just under a month to go until this year's Congress! Have you explored the full agenda? 📋 From work-life balance to health tourism, and international student hardship and understanding neurodiversity, the agenda offers a huge selection of vibrant and vital debates. Book your free place #RCN25 ⬇️

Only 3 weeks until @rcn.org.uk congress! Full agenda is here: www.rcn.org.uk/congress/

Save the date! 📆 The virtual RCN Advanced Nurse Practitioner Conference is back by popular demand on Friday 10 October 2025. Register your interest today to receive an email alert as soon as bookings open and the programme is announced. ⬇️

To all my healthcare, nursing, midwifery and medical colleagues and friends Have a Great Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, 🐣

Investing in maternal and newborn health is an investment in the future, not a cost. It supports: 💙 Lifelong health 💙 Healthy societies 💙 #HopefulFutures 💙 Prosperity and stability Improving the health of women and babies means collaborating and investing in #HealthForAll

This joint FPH and RCGP webinar will focus on the role of prevention in patient care in general practice. Register today to hear from Dr Shamil Haroon, Dr Iona Heath & Prof. Tracy Daszkiewicz. www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...

The FPH, @roysocmed.bsky.social, @rsph.bsky.social & @adphuk.bsky.social are hosting a conference to examine links between poverty and health, share best practice and identify solutions. Main sessions on: - Child poverty - Housing crisis - NHS and prevention agenda www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...

Do you ever get that "Help! I feel like a fraud" feeling? 😨 Imposter syndrome can affect you at any stage of your nursing career, but there are plenty of ways to combat those instrusive feelings. Read more ⬇️

Great opportunity to get involved in shaping better healthcare systems for nurses by nurses @rcn.org.uk @rcnactivism.bsky.social

🧵 #5FromFPH – Five highlights from the Faculty and our partners on Bluesky this week as we work together to support Better Health For All, leaving no one behind.

Congress is your opportunity to debate and shape the RCN agenda. This year, join our workshops to ensure your arguments make an impact and rely on the best evidence available. Book online: buff.ly/BNPx57k

👨‍🏫 Really enjoyed teaching aspiring medical students about health inequalities - As they were 16yo we focused on how the wider determinants can manifest in ill health - We tasked them to design an intervention to reduce CYP inequalities, using their experience Was phenomenal!