Mark Jarnell
@markjarnell.bsky.social
Mental Health SNA. Proud Trade Unionist and EDI Activist 🏳️🌈 Pre-Hospital Event Medic and Mental Health Responder
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Mark Jarnell
@markjarnell.bsky.social
· Sep 22
Very excited to be attending the LSCFT Healthcare Support Worker Celebration Event in December to celebrate #NursingSupportWorkersDay
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Nursing staff dedicate their lives to caring for others, and too often they are faced with the most appalling hatred and intimidation.
The government must stop pandering to dangerous anti-migrant sentiments and employers must prioritise tackling racism. Staff have the right to be safe at work.
The government must stop pandering to dangerous anti-migrant sentiments and employers must prioritise tackling racism. Staff have the right to be safe at work.
NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’
NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’
Black and Asian staff left feeling ‘deliberately intimidated’, according to chief executive of one NHS trust
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Nursing staff dedicate their lives to caring for others, and too often they are faced with the most appalling hatred and intimidation.
The government must stop pandering to dangerous anti-migrant sentiments and employers must prioritise tackling racism. Staff have the right to be safe at work.
The government must stop pandering to dangerous anti-migrant sentiments and employers must prioritise tackling racism. Staff have the right to be safe at work.
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A mental health nurse has been given a suspended prison sentence 10 years after a young woman died by suicide, following health and safety failings at a secure mental health hospital.
The trust which runs the hospital was also fined more than £500,000.
rcni.com/nursing-stan...
The trust which runs the hospital was also fined more than £500,000.
rcni.com/nursing-stan...
November 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A mental health nurse has been given a suspended prison sentence 10 years after a young woman died by suicide, following health and safety failings at a secure mental health hospital.
The trust which runs the hospital was also fined more than £500,000.
rcni.com/nursing-stan...
The trust which runs the hospital was also fined more than £500,000.
rcni.com/nursing-stan...
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Frontline services need more investment, but to do this off the backs of making thousands of experts redundant in NHSE and ICBs is a false economy.
The Westminster government now needs to demonstrate how it will protect patient care.
🔗 https://bit.ly/43t5o5o
The Westminster government now needs to demonstrate how it will protect patient care.
🔗 https://bit.ly/43t5o5o
November 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Frontline services need more investment, but to do this off the backs of making thousands of experts redundant in NHSE and ICBs is a false economy.
The Westminster government now needs to demonstrate how it will protect patient care.
🔗 https://bit.ly/43t5o5o
The Westminster government now needs to demonstrate how it will protect patient care.
🔗 https://bit.ly/43t5o5o
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Nursing staff: your contract affects more than your schedule. It shapes your pay, pension and benefits.
Our new article compares staff bank and substantive roles so you can make an informed choice ⬇️
Our new article compares staff bank and substantive roles so you can make an informed choice ⬇️
Staff bank vs substantive nursing: key differences explained | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
We break down the key differences in pay, annual leave and pensions so you can make an informed choice between picking up bank shifts or working a substantive role in the NHS
www.rcn.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Nursing staff: your contract affects more than your schedule. It shapes your pay, pension and benefits.
Our new article compares staff bank and substantive roles so you can make an informed choice ⬇️
Our new article compares staff bank and substantive roles so you can make an informed choice ⬇️
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Join us to mark Remembrance Day to honour the personal sacrifice of nursing staff in conflicts around the world.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join us to mark Remembrance Day to honour the personal sacrifice of nursing staff in conflicts around the world.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
Looking forward to attending the @rcnlancswest.bsky.social AGM this Wednesday at @lancshospitals.bsky.social #Preston.
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Looking forward to attending the @rcnlancswest.bsky.social AGM this Wednesday at @lancshospitals.bsky.social #Preston.
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This report from RCEM, one of our coalition partners to end corridor care, should send shockwaves through govt.
It shows that standards have fallen so far that many no longer expect to be treated in clinically appropriate spaces.
We need data & transparency on how widespread corridor care is now.
It shows that standards have fallen so far that many no longer expect to be treated in clinically appropriate spaces.
We need data & transparency on how widespread corridor care is now.
The first report of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Emergency Care has revealed the scale of corridor care in England, and the harrowing impact it has on patients.
The report, built on research compiled by RCEM through data, surveys and patient testimony, is here: rcem.ac.uk/press-rel...
The report, built on research compiled by RCEM through data, surveys and patient testimony, is here: rcem.ac.uk/press-rel...
November 10, 2025 at 8:38 AM
This report from RCEM, one of our coalition partners to end corridor care, should send shockwaves through govt.
It shows that standards have fallen so far that many no longer expect to be treated in clinically appropriate spaces.
We need data & transparency on how widespread corridor care is now.
It shows that standards have fallen so far that many no longer expect to be treated in clinically appropriate spaces.
We need data & transparency on how widespread corridor care is now.
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This #RemembranceDay we will take time to mark the extraordinary contributions of nurses in wartime.
These Rolls of Honour, kindly donated by nurse historian Yvonne McEwan, help us to commemorate nurses who served, made great sacrifices, and lost their lives in wartime.
#LestWeForget
These Rolls of Honour, kindly donated by nurse historian Yvonne McEwan, help us to commemorate nurses who served, made great sacrifices, and lost their lives in wartime.
#LestWeForget
November 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
This #RemembranceDay we will take time to mark the extraordinary contributions of nurses in wartime.
These Rolls of Honour, kindly donated by nurse historian Yvonne McEwan, help us to commemorate nurses who served, made great sacrifices, and lost their lives in wartime.
#LestWeForget
These Rolls of Honour, kindly donated by nurse historian Yvonne McEwan, help us to commemorate nurses who served, made great sacrifices, and lost their lives in wartime.
#LestWeForget
Proud to be part of Remembrance Sunday in Lancaster
November 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Proud to be part of Remembrance Sunday in Lancaster
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Applications are now open for RCN Congress 2026 funded voting members.
As a voting member, you'll be able to vote on important debates, represent fellow members and help shape the work we take forward.
Send in your application by Sunday 7 December 2025. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress/
#RCN26
As a voting member, you'll be able to vote on important debates, represent fellow members and help shape the work we take forward.
Send in your application by Sunday 7 December 2025. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress/
#RCN26
November 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Applications are now open for RCN Congress 2026 funded voting members.
As a voting member, you'll be able to vote on important debates, represent fellow members and help shape the work we take forward.
Send in your application by Sunday 7 December 2025. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress/
#RCN26
As a voting member, you'll be able to vote on important debates, represent fellow members and help shape the work we take forward.
Send in your application by Sunday 7 December 2025. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress/
#RCN26
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Lifesaving care requires nursing staff. Nurses are degree educated, but other graduate public sector careers are valued more.
Let’s get nursing on a fair footing.
It’s time for nursing pay reform. #FairPayForNursing ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o0Gr9D
Let’s get nursing on a fair footing.
It’s time for nursing pay reform. #FairPayForNursing ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o0Gr9D
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Lifesaving care requires nursing staff. Nurses are degree educated, but other graduate public sector careers are valued more.
Let’s get nursing on a fair footing.
It’s time for nursing pay reform. #FairPayForNursing ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o0Gr9D
Let’s get nursing on a fair footing.
It’s time for nursing pay reform. #FairPayForNursing ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o0Gr9D
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On Remembrance Sunday we pay tribute to the sacrifice of nursing staff in conflicts.
Earlier this week, RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social and RCN members attended the opening of the Field of Remembrance to pay their respects to armed forces members who have lost their lives in conflict.
Earlier this week, RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social and RCN members attended the opening of the Field of Remembrance to pay their respects to armed forces members who have lost their lives in conflict.
November 9, 2025 at 10:50 AM
On Remembrance Sunday we pay tribute to the sacrifice of nursing staff in conflicts.
Earlier this week, RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social and RCN members attended the opening of the Field of Remembrance to pay their respects to armed forces members who have lost their lives in conflict.
Earlier this week, RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social and RCN members attended the opening of the Field of Remembrance to pay their respects to armed forces members who have lost their lives in conflict.
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When Chief Nursing Officer Evonne Hunt raised concerns about racism at her trust, they suspended her rather than taking action.
After a two-year process, we have worked with Evonne to successfully secure her reinstatement.
We will always support members challenging discrimination.
After a two-year process, we have worked with Evonne to successfully secure her reinstatement.
We will always support members challenging discrimination.
RCN wins landmark case: chief nurse reinstated after racism concerns ignored | News | Royal College of Nursing
The case exposed systemic failures in tackling race discrimination and highlights the vital role of RCN advocacy in challenging injustice
www.rcn.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
When Chief Nursing Officer Evonne Hunt raised concerns about racism at her trust, they suspended her rather than taking action.
After a two-year process, we have worked with Evonne to successfully secure her reinstatement.
We will always support members challenging discrimination.
After a two-year process, we have worked with Evonne to successfully secure her reinstatement.
We will always support members challenging discrimination.
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Who better to get us to think differently about nursing workforce challenges than the inimitable Prof Alison Leary?
#NursingLive @alisonleary1.bsky.social
@rcn.org.uk
#NursingLive @alisonleary1.bsky.social
@rcn.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Who better to get us to think differently about nursing workforce challenges than the inimitable Prof Alison Leary?
#NursingLive @alisonleary1.bsky.social
@rcn.org.uk
#NursingLive @alisonleary1.bsky.social
@rcn.org.uk
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RCN Northern Ireland Executive Director, Professor Rita Devlin, reacts to the announcement today by the Health Minister that pay parity is to be restored to nursing staff in Northern Ireland.
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Pay Parity to Be Restored for Nursing Staff in Northern Ireland | News | Royal College of Nursing
www.rcn.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
RCN Northern Ireland Executive Director, Professor Rita Devlin, reacts to the announcement today by the Health Minister that pay parity is to be restored to nursing staff in Northern Ireland.
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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A petition signed by thousands has been delivered to the Treasury, urging the Chancellor to fix the broken student nurse finance system, and to governments across the UK.
Student nurses need better financial support and we’re demanding governments take urgent action.
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Student nurses need better financial support and we’re demanding governments take urgent action.
⬇️
RCN demands urgent action by governments as future of nursing at risk | News | Royal College of Nursing
A petition signed by thousands has been delivered to the Treasury, urging action to fix the broken finance system for nursing students
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A petition signed by thousands has been delivered to the Treasury, urging the Chancellor to fix the broken student nurse finance system, and to governments across the UK.
Student nurses need better financial support and we’re demanding governments take urgent action.
⬇️
Student nurses need better financial support and we’re demanding governments take urgent action.
⬇️
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Delighted to be at #NursingLive at the NEC Birmingham. @rcn.org.uk President Bejoy Sebastian introducing our chief executive, Nicola Ranger
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Delighted to be at #NursingLive at the NEC Birmingham. @rcn.org.uk President Bejoy Sebastian introducing our chief executive, Nicola Ranger
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“We need to be united to get nursing the status and resoect it deserves. Nursing is the solution”
Prof Nicola Ranger, General Secretary and Chief Execuitve of @rcn.org.uk #NursingLive
Prof Nicola Ranger, General Secretary and Chief Execuitve of @rcn.org.uk #NursingLive
November 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM
“We need to be united to get nursing the status and resoect it deserves. Nursing is the solution”
Prof Nicola Ranger, General Secretary and Chief Execuitve of @rcn.org.uk #NursingLive
Prof Nicola Ranger, General Secretary and Chief Execuitve of @rcn.org.uk #NursingLive
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📢 It’s Islamophobia Awareness Month!
📚 We’re spotlighting a landmark text exploring British Muslims’ experiences of health inequalities, accessing services, and involvement in health promotion.
📖 Available in print or eBook format here: https://bit.ly/47VyUTU 🔗
#FlipTheScript #IAM2025
📚 We’re spotlighting a landmark text exploring British Muslims’ experiences of health inequalities, accessing services, and involvement in health promotion.
📖 Available in print or eBook format here: https://bit.ly/47VyUTU 🔗
#FlipTheScript #IAM2025
November 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
📢 It’s Islamophobia Awareness Month!
📚 We’re spotlighting a landmark text exploring British Muslims’ experiences of health inequalities, accessing services, and involvement in health promotion.
📖 Available in print or eBook format here: https://bit.ly/47VyUTU 🔗
#FlipTheScript #IAM2025
📚 We’re spotlighting a landmark text exploring British Muslims’ experiences of health inequalities, accessing services, and involvement in health promotion.
📖 Available in print or eBook format here: https://bit.ly/47VyUTU 🔗
#FlipTheScript #IAM2025
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💜 Experiencing difficulties with your mental illness can happen at any time of the year.
This #FireworksNight, we're sending love to anyone who's finding things tough right now.
This #FireworksNight, we're sending love to anyone who's finding things tough right now.
November 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
💜 Experiencing difficulties with your mental illness can happen at any time of the year.
This #FireworksNight, we're sending love to anyone who's finding things tough right now.
This #FireworksNight, we're sending love to anyone who's finding things tough right now.
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The role of nursing support workers is sometimes unseen but is always crucial.
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. 💛
Join us on 23 November. https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. 💛
Join us on 23 November. https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
November 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The role of nursing support workers is sometimes unseen but is always crucial.
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. 💛
Join us on 23 November. https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. 💛
Join us on 23 November. https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
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Today, we are asking for your views on two important changes we are proposing at the NMC: changes to registration fees and improvements to our Fitness to Practise process to make it faster and fairer. 🧵
www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
November 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Today, we are asking for your views on two important changes we are proposing at the NMC: changes to registration fees and improvements to our Fitness to Practise process to make it faster and fairer. 🧵
www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
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Help make 2026 the most powerful Congress yet by submitting an agenda item ☑️
Find out what makes a great agenda item and what the submission process looks like.
#RCN26
Find out what makes a great agenda item and what the submission process looks like.
#RCN26
How to submit an RCN Congress agenda item | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Got something to say? Here's how to get it on the RCN Congress agenda
www.rcn.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Help make 2026 the most powerful Congress yet by submitting an agenda item ☑️
Find out what makes a great agenda item and what the submission process looks like.
#RCN26
Find out what makes a great agenda item and what the submission process looks like.
#RCN26
My thoughts are with all those affected by the Huntingdon train attack - and my deepest thanks go to all those who responded with such courage and care.
November 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
My thoughts are with all those affected by the Huntingdon train attack - and my deepest thanks go to all those who responded with such courage and care.
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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)
RCN Professional Lead for Learning Disability Nursing Jonathan Beebee writes: bit.ly/47Dj6E9 (1/2)
November 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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)
RCN Professional Lead for Learning Disability Nursing Jonathan Beebee writes: bit.ly/47Dj6E9 (1/2)