Nicky Lucey
@nicky-2.bsky.social
Healthcare professional with a passion for NHS, walking and reading. Views are my personal own and not reflective of any organisation
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‘I used to be a bit naughty’: Portsmouth defied funding cuts and saved its youth centres – here’s what happened
‘I used to be a bit naughty’: Portsmouth defied funding cuts and saved its youth centres – here’s what happened
Two decades ago, Portsmouth city’s council chose to fund and prioritise playgrounds and youth clubs to help its poorer families – and the benefits are plain to see
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
‘I used to be a bit naughty’: Portsmouth defied funding cuts and saved its youth centres – here’s what happened
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When we understand the story of genomics, we can understand diseases better. This means we can diagnose them quicker, treat them more effectively, and even prevent them. Let's celebrate science!
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
When we understand the story of genomics, we can understand diseases better. This means we can diagnose them quicker, treat them more effectively, and even prevent them. Let's celebrate science!
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Did you know? If your CNO is an FNF Academy Member, you can access free online learning modules via our member portal. If you need your organisation's login, contact your line manager or get in touch with us! academy.florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/members/ #FNFMember
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Did you know? If your CNO is an FNF Academy Member, you can access free online learning modules via our member portal. If you need your organisation's login, contact your line manager or get in touch with us! academy.florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/members/ #FNFMember
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On Woman's Hour today, RCN England Director Patricia Marquis reiterated our message that rising levels of racism against nursing staff is totally unacceptable, & called for more to be done to stamp it out.
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
November 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
On Woman's Hour today, RCN England Director Patricia Marquis reiterated our message that rising levels of racism against nursing staff is totally unacceptable, & called for more to be done to stamp it out.
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
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With an ageing population and more working-age adults living with complex disabilities, any 'fix' for social care must look not just at today but decades ahead.
We explore the six key problems with social care – and how to tackle them: https://bit.ly/3IPSoQl
We explore the six key problems with social care – and how to tackle them: https://bit.ly/3IPSoQl
Fixing Social Care: The Six Key Problems And How To Tackle Them
Different people have different opinions about what’s ‘wrong’ with social care and how to fix it. This long read outlines the six key issues and the options cited to tackle them.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
With an ageing population and more working-age adults living with complex disabilities, any 'fix' for social care must look not just at today but decades ahead.
We explore the six key problems with social care – and how to tackle them: https://bit.ly/3IPSoQl
We explore the six key problems with social care – and how to tackle them: https://bit.ly/3IPSoQl
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New @nhsconfed.org report out today highlights the importance of working across departments and in partnership with #localgov and others to achieve the 10 Yr Health Plan's ambition of shifting to prevention by addressing the wider determinant of health⬇️
www.nhsconfed.org/publications...
www.nhsconfed.org/publications...
The state of integrated care systems 2024/25
Evidence-based report on ICSs’ progress, their response to evolving health policies, and role in implementing the 10 Year Health Plan.
www.nhsconfed.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
New @nhsconfed.org report out today highlights the importance of working across departments and in partnership with #localgov and others to achieve the 10 Yr Health Plan's ambition of shifting to prevention by addressing the wider determinant of health⬇️
www.nhsconfed.org/publications...
www.nhsconfed.org/publications...
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Applications for our Windrush Leadership programme close on 8 December. Previous participant Funke Adewoye said "The leadership course was a complete package and truly transformational." Sponsored by NHS England https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/programmes/windrush-leadership-programme.
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Applications for our Windrush Leadership programme close on 8 December. Previous participant Funke Adewoye said "The leadership course was a complete package and truly transformational." Sponsored by NHS England https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/programmes/windrush-leadership-programme.
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"Absolutely shocking that this would even be considered." 💬
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Prof Nicola Ranger spoke to ITV news this evening about Reform UK's plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrants.
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Prof Nicola Ranger spoke to ITV news this evening about Reform UK's plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrants.
September 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
"Absolutely shocking that this would even be considered." 💬
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Prof Nicola Ranger spoke to ITV news this evening about Reform UK's plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrants.
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Prof Nicola Ranger spoke to ITV news this evening about Reform UK's plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrants.
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What are life sciences? Who are the key players and partners? What are the main opportunities and challenges for the future?
Our new explainer, part funded by @abpi.bsky.social and the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association, is out now: https://bit.ly/3Iv9JOa
Our new explainer, part funded by @abpi.bsky.social and the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association, is out now: https://bit.ly/3Iv9JOa
September 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
What are life sciences? Who are the key players and partners? What are the main opportunities and challenges for the future?
Our new explainer, part funded by @abpi.bsky.social and the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association, is out now: https://bit.ly/3Iv9JOa
Our new explainer, part funded by @abpi.bsky.social and the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association, is out now: https://bit.ly/3Iv9JOa
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'With shrinking resource and growing demand, there is no option but to augment public sector effort with the energy, assets and insight offered by individuals, families and communities.' Read our blog on unleashing the power of communities: https://bit.ly/3KbxrPM
Unleashing The Power Of Communities | The King's Fund
With shrinking budgets but increasing demand, neighbourhood health needs to find radical ways to meet local needs. Adam Lent and Minal Bakhai explore how some places are doing just that.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 6:50 AM
'With shrinking resource and growing demand, there is no option but to augment public sector effort with the energy, assets and insight offered by individuals, families and communities.' Read our blog on unleashing the power of communities: https://bit.ly/3KbxrPM
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Last chance to apply! Applications for our Engagement Lead role close tomorrow, Thursday 25 September 2025. Find out more and apply now: buff.ly/Zcc4Zj6 #NowHiring #NHSJobs #PatientSafety
September 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Last chance to apply! Applications for our Engagement Lead role close tomorrow, Thursday 25 September 2025. Find out more and apply now: buff.ly/Zcc4Zj6 #NowHiring #NHSJobs #PatientSafety
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The 2025-26 cohort of Person-centred Cultures Development Programme started this week! When we asked last year's group to send a message to the new participants, this is what they said!
www.fons.org/programmes-d...
@cathyf-p.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social @suetranka.bsky.social
www.fons.org/programmes-d...
@cathyf-p.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social @suetranka.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The 2025-26 cohort of Person-centred Cultures Development Programme started this week! When we asked last year's group to send a message to the new participants, this is what they said!
www.fons.org/programmes-d...
@cathyf-p.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social @suetranka.bsky.social
www.fons.org/programmes-d...
@cathyf-p.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social @suetranka.bsky.social
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In the near future, the government will once again release league tables of hospital trusts. But how helpful are they when hospitals are rarely just ‘good’ or ‘bad'?
Danielle Jefferies explores the pros & cons of public-facing league tables & dashboards. https://bit.ly/484asQC
Danielle Jefferies explores the pros & cons of public-facing league tables & dashboards. https://bit.ly/484asQC
What Does It Mean To Have 'Good' and 'Bad' Hospitals? | The King's Fund
In the near future, the government will once again release league tables of hospital trusts. How helpful will they be when hospitals are rarely just ‘good’ or ‘bad’, asks Danielle Jefferies
www.kingsfund.org.uk
September 8, 2025 at 10:50 AM
In the near future, the government will once again release league tables of hospital trusts. But how helpful are they when hospitals are rarely just ‘good’ or ‘bad'?
Danielle Jefferies explores the pros & cons of public-facing league tables & dashboards. https://bit.ly/484asQC
Danielle Jefferies explores the pros & cons of public-facing league tables & dashboards. https://bit.ly/484asQC
I stand alongside the NMC and condemn any racism and discrimination - our society has always been an integration of people from across the globe that has brought success in the development of the country - industry, healthcare, sciences, technology, etc. We are a richer society for it.
The NMC has issued a statement on the alleged racist abuse of an NHS nurse in Yorkshire.
Read it here: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
Read it here: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
NMC condemns racism after nurse allegedly abused and says she will leave NHS
The NMC has today condemned racism after a nurse, who has worked in the NHS for more than a decade, was allegedly racially abused in a park in Yorkshire – and says that following the incident she will...
www.nmc.org.uk
September 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I stand alongside the NMC and condemn any racism and discrimination - our society has always been an integration of people from across the globe that has brought success in the development of the country - industry, healthcare, sciences, technology, etc. We are a richer society for it.
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Based on factors outside of their direct control, people in England experience systematic, unfair and avoidable differences in their health, the care they receive, and the opportunities they have to lead healthy lives. Read our updated explainer now. https://bit.ly/4gdxMha
What Are Health Inequalities? | The King's Fund
This explainer provides an overview of how health inequalities are experienced in England’s population.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
September 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Based on factors outside of their direct control, people in England experience systematic, unfair and avoidable differences in their health, the care they receive, and the opportunities they have to lead healthy lives. Read our updated explainer now. https://bit.ly/4gdxMha
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Often, people understand leadership via hierarchy. ShiftWorks, our online learning platform, reimagines leadership in the health and care system.
Join over 3,000 peers using ShiftWorks to explore leadership led by behaviour, communication and empathy: https://bit.ly/4oVbKna
Join over 3,000 peers using ShiftWorks to explore leadership led by behaviour, communication and empathy: https://bit.ly/4oVbKna
September 5, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Often, people understand leadership via hierarchy. ShiftWorks, our online learning platform, reimagines leadership in the health and care system.
Join over 3,000 peers using ShiftWorks to explore leadership led by behaviour, communication and empathy: https://bit.ly/4oVbKna
Join over 3,000 peers using ShiftWorks to explore leadership led by behaviour, communication and empathy: https://bit.ly/4oVbKna
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Could you join students from across the UK giving a voice to RCN student members?
Nominate yourself for a position on the RCN UK Students Committee and help create change for nursing students: https://bit.ly/4lZZ3ow
Nominate yourself for a position on the RCN UK Students Committee and help create change for nursing students: https://bit.ly/4lZZ3ow
September 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Could you join students from across the UK giving a voice to RCN student members?
Nominate yourself for a position on the RCN UK Students Committee and help create change for nursing students: https://bit.ly/4lZZ3ow
Nominate yourself for a position on the RCN UK Students Committee and help create change for nursing students: https://bit.ly/4lZZ3ow
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Really positive to see this announcement. This is welcome news for patients and families, knowing that there are systems in place to address concerns about care. This will help save lives and will go a long way in improving confidence in care and outcomes for patients.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Martha's rule rolled out to all acute hospitals in England
Hundreds of patients have been helped by rule, which makes it easier to get an urgent second opinion.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Really positive to see this announcement. This is welcome news for patients and families, knowing that there are systems in place to address concerns about care. This will help save lives and will go a long way in improving confidence in care and outcomes for patients.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A free chicken pox vaccine will be offered to children as part of their vaccination programme from January.
It will be given in a joint vaccine for measles, mumps & rubella, replacing MMR with the MMRV vaccine.
It is the 1st addition to the childhood vaccination programmes for a decade.
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It will be given in a joint vaccine for measles, mumps & rubella, replacing MMR with the MMRV vaccine.
It is the 1st addition to the childhood vaccination programmes for a decade.
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Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children
A free chickenpox vaccination will offered for first time to children across England on the NHS from January.
www.gov.uk
August 29, 2025 at 6:06 AM
A free chicken pox vaccine will be offered to children as part of their vaccination programme from January.
It will be given in a joint vaccine for measles, mumps & rubella, replacing MMR with the MMRV vaccine.
It is the 1st addition to the childhood vaccination programmes for a decade.
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It will be given in a joint vaccine for measles, mumps & rubella, replacing MMR with the MMRV vaccine.
It is the 1st addition to the childhood vaccination programmes for a decade.
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Our Chief Executive Louise Ansari responds to news that #Healthwatch is to be closed down.
"This is clearly a sad day for our staff, volunteers, and everyone associated with Healthwatch who have proudly supported people and communities to speak up about their experiences of health and social care."
"This is clearly a sad day for our staff, volunteers, and everyone associated with Healthwatch who have proudly supported people and communities to speak up about their experiences of health and social care."
June 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Our Chief Executive Louise Ansari responds to news that #Healthwatch is to be closed down.
"This is clearly a sad day for our staff, volunteers, and everyone associated with Healthwatch who have proudly supported people and communities to speak up about their experiences of health and social care."
"This is clearly a sad day for our staff, volunteers, and everyone associated with Healthwatch who have proudly supported people and communities to speak up about their experiences of health and social care."
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Heard people talking about Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro?
Here’s what nursing staff need to know about these weight-loss medications ⬇️
Here’s what nursing staff need to know about these weight-loss medications ⬇️
Weight loss drugs: the essentials for non-specialists | Royal College of Nursing
What nursing staff need to know about medications including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro
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June 25, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Heard people talking about Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro?
Here’s what nursing staff need to know about these weight-loss medications ⬇️
Here’s what nursing staff need to know about these weight-loss medications ⬇️
A great opportunity
🚨 #FNFMembers – Nominations are now open for our 2025/26 FNF Fellow Programme!
Chief Nurse FNF Academy Members, we'd love you to nominate one person to participate in a tailored leadership development programme.
Learn more at: tinyurl.com/26r38dyy
Nominations close: 21 July #FNFFellows
Chief Nurse FNF Academy Members, we'd love you to nominate one person to participate in a tailored leadership development programme.
Learn more at: tinyurl.com/26r38dyy
Nominations close: 21 July #FNFFellows
June 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A great opportunity
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Giving blood is a simple but powerful act — it saves lives.
So today, on #WorldBloodDonorDay, please, if you can, give blood.
And if you have already done it — thank you. 🙏
So today, on #WorldBloodDonorDay, please, if you can, give blood.
And if you have already done it — thank you. 🙏
June 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Giving blood is a simple but powerful act — it saves lives.
So today, on #WorldBloodDonorDay, please, if you can, give blood.
And if you have already done it — thank you. 🙏
So today, on #WorldBloodDonorDay, please, if you can, give blood.
And if you have already done it — thank you. 🙏
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Looking for ways to celebrate #PrideInNursing this month?
Head to our website where you’ll find digital resources, reading materials and more. Plus, make sure to order your badges while stocks last ✅ 🌈 buff.ly/ElKk912
Head to our website where you’ll find digital resources, reading materials and more. Plus, make sure to order your badges while stocks last ✅ 🌈 buff.ly/ElKk912
June 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Looking for ways to celebrate #PrideInNursing this month?
Head to our website where you’ll find digital resources, reading materials and more. Plus, make sure to order your badges while stocks last ✅ 🌈 buff.ly/ElKk912
Head to our website where you’ll find digital resources, reading materials and more. Plus, make sure to order your badges while stocks last ✅ 🌈 buff.ly/ElKk912
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We want to boldly reimagine the health and care system.
@swoolnoughtkf.bsky.social explains why this is and shares her hopes for the new strategic direction in a new blog.
Read the full piece. buff.ly/Mj08CP6
@swoolnoughtkf.bsky.social explains why this is and shares her hopes for the new strategic direction in a new blog.
Read the full piece. buff.ly/Mj08CP6
Serving people, not institutions: a new direction for The King's Fund | The King's Fund
We want to boldly reimagine the health and care system. Chief Executive Sarah Woolnough explains how our new strategy will help us do this.
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June 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
We want to boldly reimagine the health and care system.
@swoolnoughtkf.bsky.social explains why this is and shares her hopes for the new strategic direction in a new blog.
Read the full piece. buff.ly/Mj08CP6
@swoolnoughtkf.bsky.social explains why this is and shares her hopes for the new strategic direction in a new blog.
Read the full piece. buff.ly/Mj08CP6