Karen Bonner
@karenbonner.bsky.social
MBE Chief Nurse NHS London Region @KingsFund advisory council member, #FQNICN #BurdettHero @ProstateCancer Campaigner | Views are my own
Nursing Live UK is back the UK's largest free nursing event. I am proud to be speaking alongside presentations on professional development & personal wellbeing.
Why not join us ❓
To discover how the FREE event can earn up to 16 hours of CPD go to www.nursinglive.com
See you there
Why not join us ❓
To discover how the FREE event can earn up to 16 hours of CPD go to www.nursinglive.com
See you there
About our nursing event | Nursing Live | RCNi
Nursing Live is 'the' nursing event of 2025. Join us at the NEC, Birmingham on 5-6 November for a rich programme of talks, CPD seminars, networking and pampering.
www.nursinglive.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Nursing Live UK is back the UK's largest free nursing event. I am proud to be speaking alongside presentations on professional development & personal wellbeing.
Why not join us ❓
To discover how the FREE event can earn up to 16 hours of CPD go to www.nursinglive.com
See you there
Why not join us ❓
To discover how the FREE event can earn up to 16 hours of CPD go to www.nursinglive.com
See you there
This month is the start of our vital NHS vaccination campaign, and I encourage everyone—especially our dedicated front-line NHS workers and social care staff—to get vaccinated. Your participation not only protects you but also reassures the public and boosts community confidence.
NHS England » NHS kicks off flu and COVID jabs to ‘winter-proof’ vulnerable
NHS England » NHS kicks off flu and COVID jabs to ‘winter-proof’ vulnerable
www.england.nhs.uk
October 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This month is the start of our vital NHS vaccination campaign, and I encourage everyone—especially our dedicated front-line NHS workers and social care staff—to get vaccinated. Your participation not only protects you but also reassures the public and boosts community confidence.
Are you an unexpected hero?
Prostate cancer is the leading cause of death among our men, & disparities are evident – black men are twice as likely to experience prostate cancer in their lifetime, often with poorer outcomes.Let’s fight this disease together by supporting our men to seek help early.
Prostate cancer is the leading cause of death among our men, & disparities are evident – black men are twice as likely to experience prostate cancer in their lifetime, often with poorer outcomes.Let’s fight this disease together by supporting our men to seek help early.
Prostate Cancer UK TV advert - The Unexpected Hero 40s
Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in men. And there are far too many men being diagnosed late, when it’s harder to treat. It shouldn’t be this way. We’re not afraid of the challenge, and we’re facing up to it. But we can’t take it on alone. If we’re going to campaign for an early detection programme, fund lifesaving research and put prostate cancer in its place, we need more of us to stand together. We need our friends, family and loved ones to join with us and say ‘enough is enough’. So that no man has to face prostate cancer alone. So that every man knows that when it comes to navigating this disease, all of us are right there with him. Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve already come so far. Every pound you’ve donated. Every petition you’ve signed. Every mile you’ve walked, cycled and swam to raise funds. It’s driving us forward. Now we’re building on that momentum, to gather support on a scale we’ve never seen before. And that’s why Prostate Cancer UK have created a new TV advert – The Unexpected Hero – to motivate people all across the UK to join us, and stand together to take on this disease. ___ Our Website: http://prostatecanceruk.org/ Tweet us at: http://bit.ly/1PwJJwV Prostate Cancer UK Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1OynmYJ Our Email: supportercare@prostatecanceruk.org
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September 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Are you an unexpected hero?
Prostate cancer is the leading cause of death among our men, & disparities are evident – black men are twice as likely to experience prostate cancer in their lifetime, often with poorer outcomes.Let’s fight this disease together by supporting our men to seek help early.
Prostate cancer is the leading cause of death among our men, & disparities are evident – black men are twice as likely to experience prostate cancer in their lifetime, often with poorer outcomes.Let’s fight this disease together by supporting our men to seek help early.
As Caroline Alexander CBE Chief Nurse @ Barts Health NHS Trust steps into retirement, we’re celebrating her incredible contributions to nursing & the NHS! On behalf of everyone at #NHSLondonRegion nurses, midwives, AHPs, & all our amazing colleagues—we want to say a massive THANK YOU, Caroline!💙
August 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
As Caroline Alexander CBE Chief Nurse @ Barts Health NHS Trust steps into retirement, we’re celebrating her incredible contributions to nursing & the NHS! On behalf of everyone at #NHSLondonRegion nurses, midwives, AHPs, & all our amazing colleagues—we want to say a massive THANK YOU, Caroline!💙
Are you the giving type❓
🗣️My message to all of you who have considered donating.
⏲️It takes 30/40 minutes & can ease pain & suffering & even save a life.
🙏🏽Thank you to the nurses & the Donor Carers for looking after me on Saturday at #BrixtonDonorCentre.
🩸I am 🅾️➕ RO subtype
🗣️My message to all of you who have considered donating.
⏲️It takes 30/40 minutes & can ease pain & suffering & even save a life.
🙏🏽Thank you to the nurses & the Donor Carers for looking after me on Saturday at #BrixtonDonorCentre.
🩸I am 🅾️➕ RO subtype
July 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Are you the giving type❓
🗣️My message to all of you who have considered donating.
⏲️It takes 30/40 minutes & can ease pain & suffering & even save a life.
🙏🏽Thank you to the nurses & the Donor Carers for looking after me on Saturday at #BrixtonDonorCentre.
🩸I am 🅾️➕ RO subtype
🗣️My message to all of you who have considered donating.
⏲️It takes 30/40 minutes & can ease pain & suffering & even save a life.
🙏🏽Thank you to the nurses & the Donor Carers for looking after me on Saturday at #BrixtonDonorCentre.
🩸I am 🅾️➕ RO subtype
Congratulations to all our NHS colleagues recognised in the #KingsBirthdayHonours2025 👏🏽👏🏽🥳
June 15, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Congratulations to all our NHS colleagues recognised in the #KingsBirthdayHonours2025 👏🏽👏🏽🥳
“I can’t breathe!” #GeorgeFloyd, 25 May 2020.
5️⃣years on, those words still ring in my ears.
🔚It takes individual & collective responsibility to call out & end racism.
❓What have you changed. What have you unlearned, or e
Learnt to play your part in making a better, fairer & just society.❓
5️⃣years on, those words still ring in my ears.
🔚It takes individual & collective responsibility to call out & end racism.
❓What have you changed. What have you unlearned, or e
Learnt to play your part in making a better, fairer & just society.❓
May 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
“I can’t breathe!” #GeorgeFloyd, 25 May 2020.
5️⃣years on, those words still ring in my ears.
🔚It takes individual & collective responsibility to call out & end racism.
❓What have you changed. What have you unlearned, or e
Learnt to play your part in making a better, fairer & just society.❓
5️⃣years on, those words still ring in my ears.
🔚It takes individual & collective responsibility to call out & end racism.
❓What have you changed. What have you unlearned, or e
Learnt to play your part in making a better, fairer & just society.❓
“You are born once & you die once”
Meet Sally Boyles #ANP @communityHospice. I was lucky to spend clinical time Friday visiting a patient in their own home. Colleagues like Sally helping many to a dignified death & managing life limited disease while providing symptom relief. I thank you 🙏🏽
Meet Sally Boyles #ANP @communityHospice. I was lucky to spend clinical time Friday visiting a patient in their own home. Colleagues like Sally helping many to a dignified death & managing life limited disease while providing symptom relief. I thank you 🙏🏽
May 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
“You are born once & you die once”
Meet Sally Boyles #ANP @communityHospice. I was lucky to spend clinical time Friday visiting a patient in their own home. Colleagues like Sally helping many to a dignified death & managing life limited disease while providing symptom relief. I thank you 🙏🏽
Meet Sally Boyles #ANP @communityHospice. I was lucky to spend clinical time Friday visiting a patient in their own home. Colleagues like Sally helping many to a dignified death & managing life limited disease while providing symptom relief. I thank you 🙏🏽
I celebrate alongside all of the nurses across London & the wider #NHS today Happy #IND2025.
30 years on my love & pride in nursing remains the same. We are the most trusted profession & integral to the healthcare economy. “Our Nurses, Our Future; Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies”
30 years on my love & pride in nursing remains the same. We are the most trusted profession & integral to the healthcare economy. “Our Nurses, Our Future; Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies”
May 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Meet Dante, Barry & Telmo 👋🏽 a trio of nurse leaders working & shaping their careers
@imperialnhs.bsky.social Radiology service.
Telmo was promoted into the Lead nurse role. Barry was promoted in to Telmos job as Matron. Dante was promoted into Barry’s job as Senior Charge Nurse Radiology. 💙
@imperialnhs.bsky.social Radiology service.
Telmo was promoted into the Lead nurse role. Barry was promoted in to Telmos job as Matron. Dante was promoted into Barry’s job as Senior Charge Nurse Radiology. 💙
May 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Meet Dante, Barry & Telmo 👋🏽 a trio of nurse leaders working & shaping their careers
@imperialnhs.bsky.social Radiology service.
Telmo was promoted into the Lead nurse role. Barry was promoted in to Telmos job as Matron. Dante was promoted into Barry’s job as Senior Charge Nurse Radiology. 💙
@imperialnhs.bsky.social Radiology service.
Telmo was promoted into the Lead nurse role. Barry was promoted in to Telmos job as Matron. Dante was promoted into Barry’s job as Senior Charge Nurse Radiology. 💙
Happy #IDM2025. Today we celebrate the huge contributions made by our #Midwives
With 1 baby born every 5️⃣ mins in London our Midwives are #CriticalinEveryCrisis.
💫They provide comprehensive support throughout the entire childbearing process.
#Thankyou for all you do 💙♥️🖤🤎
With 1 baby born every 5️⃣ mins in London our Midwives are #CriticalinEveryCrisis.
💫They provide comprehensive support throughout the entire childbearing process.
#Thankyou for all you do 💙♥️🖤🤎
May 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Happy #IDM2025. Today we celebrate the huge contributions made by our #Midwives
With 1 baby born every 5️⃣ mins in London our Midwives are #CriticalinEveryCrisis.
💫They provide comprehensive support throughout the entire childbearing process.
#Thankyou for all you do 💙♥️🖤🤎
With 1 baby born every 5️⃣ mins in London our Midwives are #CriticalinEveryCrisis.
💫They provide comprehensive support throughout the entire childbearing process.
#Thankyou for all you do 💙♥️🖤🤎
How does it feel to be a new Chief Nurse❓
Manny Gnanaraj is just 4 weeks into his 1st Chief Nurse job. We spent the day together on Friday & he already feels part of @NorthLondonNHS FT family🫶🏽
A warm welcome Manny to London. I look forward to working with you.
#mentalhealth.
Manny Gnanaraj is just 4 weeks into his 1st Chief Nurse job. We spent the day together on Friday & he already feels part of @NorthLondonNHS FT family🫶🏽
A warm welcome Manny to London. I look forward to working with you.
#mentalhealth.
April 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
How does it feel to be a new Chief Nurse❓
Manny Gnanaraj is just 4 weeks into his 1st Chief Nurse job. We spent the day together on Friday & he already feels part of @NorthLondonNHS FT family🫶🏽
A warm welcome Manny to London. I look forward to working with you.
#mentalhealth.
Manny Gnanaraj is just 4 weeks into his 1st Chief Nurse job. We spent the day together on Friday & he already feels part of @NorthLondonNHS FT family🫶🏽
A warm welcome Manny to London. I look forward to working with you.
#mentalhealth.
#StephenLawrenceDay
💭 I often ask myself, is society fairer today than it was in 1993⁉️
⚠️The 2024 race riots was a reminder of how much work is still left to do.
What future do you wish for the next generation ❓ #SLD25
We must play our part in shaping a fairer more inclusive society❤️🩹
💭 I often ask myself, is society fairer today than it was in 1993⁉️
⚠️The 2024 race riots was a reminder of how much work is still left to do.
What future do you wish for the next generation ❓ #SLD25
We must play our part in shaping a fairer more inclusive society❤️🩹
April 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
#StephenLawrenceDay
💭 I often ask myself, is society fairer today than it was in 1993⁉️
⚠️The 2024 race riots was a reminder of how much work is still left to do.
What future do you wish for the next generation ❓ #SLD25
We must play our part in shaping a fairer more inclusive society❤️🩹
💭 I often ask myself, is society fairer today than it was in 1993⁉️
⚠️The 2024 race riots was a reminder of how much work is still left to do.
What future do you wish for the next generation ❓ #SLD25
We must play our part in shaping a fairer more inclusive society❤️🩹
🏃🏽♀️Another year, another #MarchforMen & a chance to remember my Dad who died of advanced metastatic prostate cancer in 2014💞.
Thanks to @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social for featuring my Dads story again this year🫶🏽. I hope it helps other men & communities💞
marchformen.prostatecanceruk.org/about
Thanks to @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social for featuring my Dads story again this year🫶🏽. I hope it helps other men & communities💞
marchformen.prostatecanceruk.org/about
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So much more than a walk in the park
marchformen.prostatecanceruk.org
March 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🏃🏽♀️Another year, another #MarchforMen & a chance to remember my Dad who died of advanced metastatic prostate cancer in 2014💞.
Thanks to @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social for featuring my Dads story again this year🫶🏽. I hope it helps other men & communities💞
marchformen.prostatecanceruk.org/about
Thanks to @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social for featuring my Dads story again this year🫶🏽. I hope it helps other men & communities💞
marchformen.prostatecanceruk.org/about
Thankful to CNO Tracey Carter for inviting me to speak at King's Academy Clinical Leaders event.
I met a number of wonderful nurses, midwives & AHPs.
Opened in 2023, it provides high quality education to enhance & develop your knowledge & skills.
I met a number of wonderful nurses, midwives & AHPs.
Opened in 2023, it provides high quality education to enhance & develop your knowledge & skills.
March 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thankful to CNO Tracey Carter for inviting me to speak at King's Academy Clinical Leaders event.
I met a number of wonderful nurses, midwives & AHPs.
Opened in 2023, it provides high quality education to enhance & develop your knowledge & skills.
I met a number of wonderful nurses, midwives & AHPs.
Opened in 2023, it provides high quality education to enhance & develop your knowledge & skills.
On #IWD2025 I celebrate so many amazing women in my life who inspire me.. but as always the most special & important my Mum Avril Bonner. #Thankyou for the love, support & showing me the way #AccelerateAction
March 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
On #IWD2025 I celebrate so many amazing women in my life who inspire me.. but as always the most special & important my Mum Avril Bonner. #Thankyou for the love, support & showing me the way #AccelerateAction
March 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I love this 🫶🏽worth a listen 👂🏽💫Rt Rev Dame Sarah @Mullally speaking to Siva Anandaciva @thekingsfund.bsky.social https:/open.spotify.com/episode/7iDwFRQxs0s5c4mnA1VMY2?si=shhAw1nzTy27OR7iYV2RAQ
From nursing to the ministry: the Bishop of London on faith, hope and health inequalities
The King's Fund podcast · Episode
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February 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I love this 🫶🏽worth a listen 👂🏽💫Rt Rev Dame Sarah @Mullally speaking to Siva Anandaciva @thekingsfund.bsky.social https:/open.spotify.com/episode/7iDwFRQxs0s5c4mnA1VMY2?si=shhAw1nzTy27OR7iYV2RAQ
Reposted by Karen Bonner
Nursing Times Awards 2024: Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Award for Inclusivity in Nursing and Midwifery winner and shortlist
Find out more about the winner and shortlisted entries in this category at the 2024 Nursing Times Awards. #nursing #NTAwards #inclusivity #nhs
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/nu...
Find out more about the winner and shortlisted entries in this category at the 2024 Nursing Times Awards. #nursing #NTAwards #inclusivity #nhs
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/nu...
Nursing Times Awards 2024: Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Award for Inclusivity in Nursing and Midwifery winner and shortlist | Nursing Times
Find out more about the winner and shortlisted entries in the Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Award for Inclusivity in Nursing and Midwifery category at the 2024 Nursing Times Awards.
www.nursingtimes.net
February 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Nursing Times Awards 2024: Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Award for Inclusivity in Nursing and Midwifery winner and shortlist
Find out more about the winner and shortlisted entries in this category at the 2024 Nursing Times Awards. #nursing #NTAwards #inclusivity #nhs
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/nu...
Find out more about the winner and shortlisted entries in this category at the 2024 Nursing Times Awards. #nursing #NTAwards #inclusivity #nhs
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/nu...
Excited to join the discussion alongside @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social at @thekingsfund.bsky.social Annual Leadership & Workforce Summit!
With compassionate leadership being the centrepiece we will explore how to move beyond survival. Join us Weds 19 March 2025| www.kingsfund.org.uk/events/annua...
With compassionate leadership being the centrepiece we will explore how to move beyond survival. Join us Weds 19 March 2025| www.kingsfund.org.uk/events/annua...
Annual Leadership and Workforce Summit 2025 | The King's Fund
Hear more about the challenges facing the workforce and what's being done to tackle them at our annual leadership and workforce summit.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
February 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Excited to join the discussion alongside @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social at @thekingsfund.bsky.social Annual Leadership & Workforce Summit!
With compassionate leadership being the centrepiece we will explore how to move beyond survival. Join us Weds 19 March 2025| www.kingsfund.org.uk/events/annua...
With compassionate leadership being the centrepiece we will explore how to move beyond survival. Join us Weds 19 March 2025| www.kingsfund.org.uk/events/annua...
Spending the day at SouthLondon & Maudsley FT gave me insights into the learning & work to improve mental health care. Including reduction in restrictive practices & increasing smoking cessation to improve health outcomes.
Thank you to CN Vanessa Smith & CEO David Bradley & team.
Thank you to CN Vanessa Smith & CEO David Bradley & team.
February 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Spending the day at SouthLondon & Maudsley FT gave me insights into the learning & work to improve mental health care. Including reduction in restrictive practices & increasing smoking cessation to improve health outcomes.
Thank you to CN Vanessa Smith & CEO David Bradley & team.
Thank you to CN Vanessa Smith & CEO David Bradley & team.
#LGBTHistoryMonth 🏳️🌈
#valentinesday love & understanding can transform individuals bringing communities & people together.
We continue strive for social justice, change & fight for equality & equity.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better” Maya Angelou
#valentinesday love & understanding can transform individuals bringing communities & people together.
We continue strive for social justice, change & fight for equality & equity.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better” Maya Angelou
February 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
#LGBTHistoryMonth 🏳️🌈
#valentinesday love & understanding can transform individuals bringing communities & people together.
We continue strive for social justice, change & fight for equality & equity.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better” Maya Angelou
#valentinesday love & understanding can transform individuals bringing communities & people together.
We continue strive for social justice, change & fight for equality & equity.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better” Maya Angelou
A great opportunity for a n experienced nurse to join South East London ICB 👇🏽
hunter-healthcare.com/opportunitie...
hunter-healthcare.com/opportunitie...
Chief Nursing Officer - NHS South East London ICB - Hunter Healthcare
We have an extremely exciting opportunity to join our system as Chief Nursing Officer. Our Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together the health and care partners that serve our vibrant...
hunter-healthcare.com
February 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
A great opportunity for a n experienced nurse to join South East London ICB 👇🏽
hunter-healthcare.com/opportunitie...
hunter-healthcare.com/opportunitie...
I got to spend time @Royal National Orthopaedic with Chief Nurse Louise Morton. Also Kate Tait CEO Horatio's Garden & Dr Olivia Chapple OBE its founder. The gardens nurture the wellbeing of people after spinal injury in beautiful, vibrant sanctuaries within the heart of NHS spinal injury centres.
February 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I got to spend time @Royal National Orthopaedic with Chief Nurse Louise Morton. Also Kate Tait CEO Horatio's Garden & Dr Olivia Chapple OBE its founder. The gardens nurture the wellbeing of people after spinal injury in beautiful, vibrant sanctuaries within the heart of NHS spinal injury centres.
It was a delight to spend time with colleagues Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust on Friday. Thank you to Nic Kane Chief Nurse & her team.
It was great to see the care given to birthing people in the Midwifery unit. Marion Louki Director of Midwifery showing such great leadership.
It was great to see the care given to birthing people in the Midwifery unit. Marion Louki Director of Midwifery showing such great leadership.
January 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It was a delight to spend time with colleagues Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust on Friday. Thank you to Nic Kane Chief Nurse & her team.
It was great to see the care given to birthing people in the Midwifery unit. Marion Louki Director of Midwifery showing such great leadership.
It was great to see the care given to birthing people in the Midwifery unit. Marion Louki Director of Midwifery showing such great leadership.