RCN Foundation
@rcnfoundation.bsky.social
We support nursing and midwifery staff in the UK to offer the best possible care by providing grants for hardship, education and research. Charity number: 1134606
1/2 Ella, an ICU nurse, will be running the London Marathon in April and is raising money for the RCN Foundation.
Ella uses running as an outlet to help manage the stresses of her job, but she also sees this as an opportunity to give back to the profession she cares deeply about.
Ella uses running as an outlet to help manage the stresses of her job, but she also sees this as an opportunity to give back to the profession she cares deeply about.
January 22, 2026 at 2:47 PM
1/2 Ella, an ICU nurse, will be running the London Marathon in April and is raising money for the RCN Foundation.
Ella uses running as an outlet to help manage the stresses of her job, but she also sees this as an opportunity to give back to the profession she cares deeply about.
Ella uses running as an outlet to help manage the stresses of her job, but she also sees this as an opportunity to give back to the profession she cares deeply about.
You're invited to attend a free lecture on Health Justice, funded by us and hosted by the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence.
The event will be chaired by Professor Anne Whittaker and will explore the concept of health justice.
🗓️ 19 March
⏰ 5-6:30pm
📍RCN HQ or online
➡️ Book now bit.ly/3YIPAbZ
The event will be chaired by Professor Anne Whittaker and will explore the concept of health justice.
🗓️ 19 March
⏰ 5-6:30pm
📍RCN HQ or online
➡️ Book now bit.ly/3YIPAbZ
January 21, 2026 at 10:38 AM
You're invited to attend a free lecture on Health Justice, funded by us and hosted by the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence.
The event will be chaired by Professor Anne Whittaker and will explore the concept of health justice.
🗓️ 19 March
⏰ 5-6:30pm
📍RCN HQ or online
➡️ Book now bit.ly/3YIPAbZ
The event will be chaired by Professor Anne Whittaker and will explore the concept of health justice.
🗓️ 19 March
⏰ 5-6:30pm
📍RCN HQ or online
➡️ Book now bit.ly/3YIPAbZ
Funding of up to £30,000 is available for organisations to undertake nurse-led research which explores mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challenges across the UK.
📆 Apply by 5pm on 2 March
👉 bit.ly/3YMn7Ca
📆 Apply by 5pm on 2 March
👉 bit.ly/3YMn7Ca
Grant to support research study investigating provisions for CYP with a learning disability | RCN Foundation
We’re seeking applications from organisations to undertake nurse-led research exploring mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challeng...
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January 20, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Funding of up to £30,000 is available for organisations to undertake nurse-led research which explores mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challenges across the UK.
📆 Apply by 5pm on 2 March
👉 bit.ly/3YMn7Ca
📆 Apply by 5pm on 2 March
👉 bit.ly/3YMn7Ca
#BlueMonday isn't the most depressing day of the year - rather it's just another cold, winter Monday.
We know mental health doesn’t discriminate, and for some people, this time of year can feel heavy. We've put together a list of organisations here to help whenever you might need bit.ly/4dRBVpA
We know mental health doesn’t discriminate, and for some people, this time of year can feel heavy. We've put together a list of organisations here to help whenever you might need bit.ly/4dRBVpA
January 19, 2026 at 11:44 AM
#BlueMonday isn't the most depressing day of the year - rather it's just another cold, winter Monday.
We know mental health doesn’t discriminate, and for some people, this time of year can feel heavy. We've put together a list of organisations here to help whenever you might need bit.ly/4dRBVpA
We know mental health doesn’t discriminate, and for some people, this time of year can feel heavy. We've put together a list of organisations here to help whenever you might need bit.ly/4dRBVpA
1/3 The BBC (bbc.in/4sMKR6X) have highlighted that the number of women sleeping rough is more than 10 times the figure identified in government reports. Known as the "hidden homeless", women are often missed on official counts as they do not stay in one spot for very long for fear of being attacked.
On the streets with Hull's hidden homeless women
The BBC joins support workers in Hull to meet women who are too afraid to bed down for the night.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:04 AM
1/3 The BBC (bbc.in/4sMKR6X) have highlighted that the number of women sleeping rough is more than 10 times the figure identified in government reports. Known as the "hidden homeless", women are often missed on official counts as they do not stay in one spot for very long for fear of being attacked.
1/2 Last month we shared the news that Deepa had received an (very well deserved in our opinion!) MBE in His Majesty the King’s 2026 New Year Honours for her outstanding contribution to nursing and midwifery.
January 13, 2026 at 9:13 AM
1/2 Last month we shared the news that Deepa had received an (very well deserved in our opinion!) MBE in His Majesty the King’s 2026 New Year Honours for her outstanding contribution to nursing and midwifery.
Funding of up to £30,000 is available for Registered Nurses Learning Disability (RNLDs) to undertake a research project to address health inequality and enhance health related quality of life outcomes for people with a learning disability in Wales.
🗓️Apply by 23 Feb
👉 bit.ly/4svuLhH
#LDNursing
🗓️Apply by 23 Feb
👉 bit.ly/4svuLhH
#LDNursing
January 12, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Funding of up to £30,000 is available for Registered Nurses Learning Disability (RNLDs) to undertake a research project to address health inequality and enhance health related quality of life outcomes for people with a learning disability in Wales.
🗓️Apply by 23 Feb
👉 bit.ly/4svuLhH
#LDNursing
🗓️Apply by 23 Feb
👉 bit.ly/4svuLhH
#LDNursing
1/2 Applicants with a form of neurodivergence, such as ADHD or autism, have told us that it can be a challenge managing money and accessing support such as grants and debt advice.
January 8, 2026 at 10:12 AM
1/2 Applicants with a form of neurodivergence, such as ADHD or autism, have told us that it can be a challenge managing money and accessing support such as grants and debt advice.
1/2 A tremendous thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas campaign (bit.ly/3L2VfGJ) – whether this was through a donation or sharing with your networks – you helped raise over £2,700!
January 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM
1/2 A tremendous thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas campaign (bit.ly/3L2VfGJ) – whether this was through a donation or sharing with your networks – you helped raise over £2,700!
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Congratulations to RCN Fellow Michelle Cox, and @rcnfoundation.bsky.social Deepa Korea, who have been named today in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours for their contributions to the nursing profession.
Find out more ⬇️
Find out more ⬇️
RCN Fellow and RCN Foundation director recognised in New Year Honours list | News | Royal College of Nursing
Michelle Cox and Deepa Korea named on the list issued by His Majesty the King, for their contributions to the nursing profession
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December 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Congratulations to RCN Fellow Michelle Cox, and @rcnfoundation.bsky.social Deepa Korea, who have been named today in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours for their contributions to the nursing profession.
Find out more ⬇️
Find out more ⬇️
1/2 Like so many others, Janice is too poorly to be at home this year, but the magic of Christmas hasn’t left her. She’ll be spending it surrounded by family and the nursing and healthcare staff that care for her, every day of the year.
#bethedifference
#bethedifference
Be the difference this Christmas | RCN Foundation
Even though she’s too poorly to be at home this year, the magic of Christmas hasn’t left 73-year-old Janice. She’ll be spending it surrounded by family and the nursing and healthcare staff that care f...
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December 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM
1/2 Like so many others, Janice is too poorly to be at home this year, but the magic of Christmas hasn’t left her. She’ll be spending it surrounded by family and the nursing and healthcare staff that care for her, every day of the year.
#bethedifference
#bethedifference
1/2 Each year, nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers give up their Christmas and time with their family to care for others.
Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
December 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
1/2 Each year, nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers give up their Christmas and time with their family to care for others.
Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
1/2 Stephanie, a nursery nurse for over 35 years, always wanted to work with babies. Inspired by an article, she began working in the neonatal unit.
She found that there was limited funding available in her workplace so applied for an RCN Foundation education grant.
#FocusFriday
She found that there was limited funding available in her workplace so applied for an RCN Foundation education grant.
#FocusFriday
December 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
1/2 Stephanie, a nursery nurse for over 35 years, always wanted to work with babies. Inspired by an article, she began working in the neonatal unit.
She found that there was limited funding available in her workplace so applied for an RCN Foundation education grant.
#FocusFriday
She found that there was limited funding available in her workplace so applied for an RCN Foundation education grant.
#FocusFriday
1/2 Like so many others, Janice is too poorly to be at home this year, but the magic of Christmas hasn’t left her. She’ll be spending it surrounded by family and the nursing and healthcare staff that care for her, every day of the year.
December 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
1/2 Like so many others, Janice is too poorly to be at home this year, but the magic of Christmas hasn’t left her. She’ll be spending it surrounded by family and the nursing and healthcare staff that care for her, every day of the year.
1/2 Last week RCN HQ held their Christmas do, and in the festive spirit, very kindly supported us with our raffle. 🎄🎁
We had a good laugh and a great turnout, raising over £1,000 – all of which will go to our hardship fund and help support those facing financial difficulty.
We had a good laugh and a great turnout, raising over £1,000 – all of which will go to our hardship fund and help support those facing financial difficulty.
December 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
1/2 Last week RCN HQ held their Christmas do, and in the festive spirit, very kindly supported us with our raffle. 🎄🎁
We had a good laugh and a great turnout, raising over £1,000 – all of which will go to our hardship fund and help support those facing financial difficulty.
We had a good laugh and a great turnout, raising over £1,000 – all of which will go to our hardship fund and help support those facing financial difficulty.
Each year, nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers give up their Christmas and time with their family to care for others.
Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
December 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Each year, nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers give up their Christmas and time with their family to care for others.
Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
1/2 This #FocusFriday we're shining a spotlight on nursing assistant Festus.
Festus received an education grant to study Advanced Phlebotomy at Levels 3 and 4. His motivation to work in this area stem from "a strong desire to be directly involved in improving patient experiences and outcomes”.
Festus received an education grant to study Advanced Phlebotomy at Levels 3 and 4. His motivation to work in this area stem from "a strong desire to be directly involved in improving patient experiences and outcomes”.
December 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
1/2 This #FocusFriday we're shining a spotlight on nursing assistant Festus.
Festus received an education grant to study Advanced Phlebotomy at Levels 3 and 4. His motivation to work in this area stem from "a strong desire to be directly involved in improving patient experiences and outcomes”.
Festus received an education grant to study Advanced Phlebotomy at Levels 3 and 4. His motivation to work in this area stem from "a strong desire to be directly involved in improving patient experiences and outcomes”.
1/3 We had a wonderful afternoon yesterday showcasing the eight projects that were awarded funding to undertake QI projects.
From enhancing accessibility and quality of care for pregnant women with an LD to tackling preventable patient safety issues, it was inspiring to see the breadth of projects.
From enhancing accessibility and quality of care for pregnant women with an LD to tackling preventable patient safety issues, it was inspiring to see the breadth of projects.
December 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
1/3 We had a wonderful afternoon yesterday showcasing the eight projects that were awarded funding to undertake QI projects.
From enhancing accessibility and quality of care for pregnant women with an LD to tackling preventable patient safety issues, it was inspiring to see the breadth of projects.
From enhancing accessibility and quality of care for pregnant women with an LD to tackling preventable patient safety issues, it was inspiring to see the breadth of projects.
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Really pleased to be speaking on a topic close to my heart with my fab colleague Sandi Dheensa, next March, at the BJN Conference 2026 - use the code on the flyer below to get a discount @rcnfoundation.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Really pleased to be speaking on a topic close to my heart with my fab colleague Sandi Dheensa, next March, at the BJN Conference 2026 - use the code on the flyer below to get a discount @rcnfoundation.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk
1/2 Earlier this year we announced funding from LV= would support a number of Quality Improvement (QI) Projects in nursing and midwifery.
Eight projects across England, Scotland and Wales were awarded funding and we’re excited to host an event this afternoon (sponsored by LV=!).
Eight projects across England, Scotland and Wales were awarded funding and we’re excited to host an event this afternoon (sponsored by LV=!).
December 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
1/2 Earlier this year we announced funding from LV= would support a number of Quality Improvement (QI) Projects in nursing and midwifery.
Eight projects across England, Scotland and Wales were awarded funding and we’re excited to host an event this afternoon (sponsored by LV=!).
Eight projects across England, Scotland and Wales were awarded funding and we’re excited to host an event this afternoon (sponsored by LV=!).
1/2 Each year, nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers give up their Christmas and time with their family to care for others.
Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
December 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
1/2 Each year, nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers give up their Christmas and time with their family to care for others.
Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
1/2 Lainie is a Hepatology Nurse Specialist. In her role she is part of a community team that organises and conducts Hepatitis C testing and treatment clinics to support the NHS England Hepatitis C elimination plan.
In 2023 she received an education grant to study for a PhD.
#FocusFridays
In 2023 she received an education grant to study for a PhD.
#FocusFridays
Success stories | RCN Foundation
Hear from RCN Foundation education grant recipients and the difference an grant can make on your career and professional development.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
1/2 Lainie is a Hepatology Nurse Specialist. In her role she is part of a community team that organises and conducts Hepatitis C testing and treatment clinics to support the NHS England Hepatitis C elimination plan.
In 2023 she received an education grant to study for a PhD.
#FocusFridays
In 2023 she received an education grant to study for a PhD.
#FocusFridays
1/2 11% of the hardship grants we have awarded so far this year were to nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers who have experienced domestic violence.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone and support is available.
bit.ly/3YVM4MN
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone and support is available.
bit.ly/3YVM4MN
Additional Support | RCN Foundation
Take a look at our list of organisations across the UK that are here to support you. Whether you need financial support, housing support, or gambling support, we're here to help.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
1/2 11% of the hardship grants we have awarded so far this year were to nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers who have experienced domestic violence.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone and support is available.
bit.ly/3YVM4MN
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone and support is available.
bit.ly/3YVM4MN
1/2 Like so many others, Janice is too poorly to be at home this year, but the magic of Christmas hasn’t left her. She’ll be spending it surrounded by family and the nursing and healthcare staff that care for her, every day of the year.
#bethedifference
#bethedifference
November 26, 2025 at 10:51 AM
1/2 Like so many others, Janice is too poorly to be at home this year, but the magic of Christmas hasn’t left her. She’ll be spending it surrounded by family and the nursing and healthcare staff that care for her, every day of the year.
#bethedifference
#bethedifference
1/2 Layla qualified as a midwife over 20 years ago and now works within research. She received a grant which supported her to undertake a course that taught her how to critique research and apply this to clinical scenarios.
#FocusFriday
#FocusFriday
November 21, 2025 at 10:12 AM
1/2 Layla qualified as a midwife over 20 years ago and now works within research. She received a grant which supported her to undertake a course that taught her how to critique research and apply this to clinical scenarios.
#FocusFriday
#FocusFriday