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The Rcn.org.uk response to the governments announcement about level 7 apprenticeships and the impact this will have on post reg education
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Ending Level 7 Apprenticeship funding undermines shift from hospitals to community, warns Royal College of Nursing | Royal College of Nursing
Ending Level 7 Apprenticeship funding undermines shift from hospitals to community, warns Royal College of Nursing
www.rcn.org.uk
May 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Rcn.org.uk response to the governments announcement about level 7 apprenticeships and the impact this will have on post reg education
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www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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The QICN has serious concerns about government changes to the Apprenticeship programme and impacts on nurse education. Read our statement: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
QICN warns apprenticeship reforms threaten nurse education
The QICN has raised concerns about today’s announcement by the government of incoming reforms to the Apprenticeship scheme.
qicn.org.uk
May 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The QICN has serious concerns about government changes to the Apprenticeship programme and impacts on nurse education. Read our statement: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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“Feeling a bit like tick box bingo”
Cuts to integrated care boards are hitting hard, but is this the moment to rethink how we fund care?
On this week’s #HealthontheLine, @rorydeighton.bsky.social joins @ConfedMatt.bsky.social to discuss the shifting landscape of the health system🏥
Cuts to integrated care boards are hitting hard, but is this the moment to rethink how we fund care?
On this week’s #HealthontheLine, @rorydeighton.bsky.social joins @ConfedMatt.bsky.social to discuss the shifting landscape of the health system🏥
May 29, 2025 at 7:05 AM
“Feeling a bit like tick box bingo”
Cuts to integrated care boards are hitting hard, but is this the moment to rethink how we fund care?
On this week’s #HealthontheLine, @rorydeighton.bsky.social joins @ConfedMatt.bsky.social to discuss the shifting landscape of the health system🏥
Cuts to integrated care boards are hitting hard, but is this the moment to rethink how we fund care?
On this week’s #HealthontheLine, @rorydeighton.bsky.social joins @ConfedMatt.bsky.social to discuss the shifting landscape of the health system🏥
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How is AI currently being used in health and care? And what are the challenges and opportunities it presents?
Discover how AI is currently being developed, tested and used within the health and care sector in our long read: buff.ly/i5vPQlg
Discover how AI is currently being developed, tested and used within the health and care sector in our long read: buff.ly/i5vPQlg
More than just hype: how emerging AI use is assisting health and social care | The King's Fund
Discover how artificial intelligence is currently being developed, tested and used within health and care.
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May 29, 2025 at 7:09 AM
How is AI currently being used in health and care? And what are the challenges and opportunities it presents?
Discover how AI is currently being developed, tested and used within the health and care sector in our long read: buff.ly/i5vPQlg
Discover how AI is currently being developed, tested and used within the health and care sector in our long read: buff.ly/i5vPQlg
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We'll be at #NHSConfedExpo 2025 for 2 days of inspiring sessions, shared learning, and invaluable networking.
Join us from June 11–12 by booking your pass ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3FCd38y
Join us from June 11–12 by booking your pass ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3FCd38y
Join us at the UK’s leading health and care conference.
NHS ConfedExpo is a catalyst for continuous improvement & innovation and serves as a launchpad for ideas that will shape the future of health & care in the UK.
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May 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We'll be at #NHSConfedExpo 2025 for 2 days of inspiring sessions, shared learning, and invaluable networking.
Join us from June 11–12 by booking your pass ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3FCd38y
Join us from June 11–12 by booking your pass ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3FCd38y
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An interesting approach, let us know how it feels and what you learn
Working on my #strengths this week, asking people to tell me 5 strengths I have, comparing these with my own evaluation - we're a bit humble in the west of Scotland 🤣. Reflecting on where I can work more with my strengths rather than working on weaknesses which are subjective.
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ALT: an illustration of a brain with a face and the words " growth mindset " below it
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May 29, 2025 at 8:04 AM
An interesting approach, let us know how it feels and what you learn
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“I thought that domestic abuse wouldn’t happen to me... as nurses, we’re supposed to be strong and resilient, and help everyone else”
The UK @rcnfoundation.bsky.social has commissioned research to better understand the DA experiences of nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers...
The UK @rcnfoundation.bsky.social has commissioned research to better understand the DA experiences of nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers...
Nursing And Midwifery professionals’ Experiences of Domestic abuse (NAMED) | RCN Foundation
The RCN Foundation is funding the study to explore the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers across the UK.
rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk
May 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
“I thought that domestic abuse wouldn’t happen to me... as nurses, we’re supposed to be strong and resilient, and help everyone else”
The UK @rcnfoundation.bsky.social has commissioned research to better understand the DA experiences of nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers...
The UK @rcnfoundation.bsky.social has commissioned research to better understand the DA experiences of nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers...
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"The true protagonist is always the patient. Our job isn’t to dominate their story but to help them navigate it. We’re never the main characters, even if we think we are."
@drmattmorgan.bsky.social on main character syndrome in medicine
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@drmattmorgan.bsky.social on main character syndrome in medicine
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
May 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"The true protagonist is always the patient. Our job isn’t to dominate their story but to help them navigate it. We’re never the main characters, even if we think we are."
@drmattmorgan.bsky.social on main character syndrome in medicine
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
@drmattmorgan.bsky.social on main character syndrome in medicine
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
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From big issues like pay and career progression to personal moments captured between RCN members, here’s some of what happened earlier this month at #RCN25 ⬇️
RCN Congress 2025 round-up: Nursing pay, strikes and immigration among the topics in Liverpool | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
RCN Congress 2025 round up Liverpool moments
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May 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
From big issues like pay and career progression to personal moments captured between RCN members, here’s some of what happened earlier this month at #RCN25 ⬇️
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We are accepting entries for our #SelfCareAwards. If you support people, groups, or organisations to take care of their health we want to hear from you. Please share this post. More info: bit.ly/4hJyRfB @theqicn.bsky.social @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
We are accepting entries for our #SelfCareAwards. If you support people, groups, or organisations to take care of their health we want to hear from you. Please share this post. More info: bit.ly/4hJyRfB @theqicn.bsky.social @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social
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A short summary of our latest joint #IPC Champions and #CareHomes #Nurses network meeting which featured updates from DHSC, UK Health and Security Agency and Vivaldi Social Care, is available to read here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Thank you to our speakers for their time and expertise
Thank you to our speakers for their time and expertise
May 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM
A short summary of our latest joint #IPC Champions and #CareHomes #Nurses network meeting which featured updates from DHSC, UK Health and Security Agency and Vivaldi Social Care, is available to read here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Thank you to our speakers for their time and expertise
Thank you to our speakers for their time and expertise
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1/4 We are funding a study which will explore the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of UK nurses, midwives and HCSW.
Research shows that these healthcare professionals are more likely to experience domestic abuse than the general population and rarely feel able to seek support.
Research shows that these healthcare professionals are more likely to experience domestic abuse than the general population and rarely feel able to seek support.
May 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
1/4 We are funding a study which will explore the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of UK nurses, midwives and HCSW.
Research shows that these healthcare professionals are more likely to experience domestic abuse than the general population and rarely feel able to seek support.
Research shows that these healthcare professionals are more likely to experience domestic abuse than the general population and rarely feel able to seek support.
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NEW BLOG: What action can we take to tackle England's fraying health?
@jobibby.bsky.social unpicks the findings of our latest briefing on mortality trends, and argues for a shift to prevention-led services and a cross-government commitment to improving the nation's health ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3FfZmfD
@jobibby.bsky.social unpicks the findings of our latest briefing on mortality trends, and argues for a shift to prevention-led services and a cross-government commitment to improving the nation's health ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3FfZmfD
May 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
NEW BLOG: What action can we take to tackle England's fraying health?
@jobibby.bsky.social unpicks the findings of our latest briefing on mortality trends, and argues for a shift to prevention-led services and a cross-government commitment to improving the nation's health ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3FfZmfD
@jobibby.bsky.social unpicks the findings of our latest briefing on mortality trends, and argues for a shift to prevention-led services and a cross-government commitment to improving the nation's health ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3FfZmfD
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Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What can people do to help themselves whilst they wait?
Read our advice article for more www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-05-09/what-can-i-do-while-waiting-adhd-assessment
Read our advice article for more www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-05-09/what-can-i-do-while-waiting-adhd-assessment
May 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What can people do to help themselves whilst they wait?
Read our advice article for more www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-05-09/what-can-i-do-while-waiting-adhd-assessment
Read our advice article for more www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-05-09/what-can-i-do-while-waiting-adhd-assessment
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Want to sharpen your research skills?
Join our next free online #CommunityNursing #Research Masterclass:
📅 Tuesday 10 June, 1–2pm
🎓 Featuring Simon Etkind, Assistant Professor of Palliative Care at Cambridge University, on how to critically appraise research papers.
🎟️ qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Join our next free online #CommunityNursing #Research Masterclass:
📅 Tuesday 10 June, 1–2pm
🎓 Featuring Simon Etkind, Assistant Professor of Palliative Care at Cambridge University, on how to critically appraise research papers.
🎟️ qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
May 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Want to sharpen your research skills?
Join our next free online #CommunityNursing #Research Masterclass:
📅 Tuesday 10 June, 1–2pm
🎓 Featuring Simon Etkind, Assistant Professor of Palliative Care at Cambridge University, on how to critically appraise research papers.
🎟️ qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Join our next free online #CommunityNursing #Research Masterclass:
📅 Tuesday 10 June, 1–2pm
🎓 Featuring Simon Etkind, Assistant Professor of Palliative Care at Cambridge University, on how to critically appraise research papers.
🎟️ qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Emma Westcott, who has worked at the NMC since 2011, had already been acting in the role since February 2025 but will now take on the position substantively.
www.nursingtimes.net/professional...
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NMC appoints substantive strategy and insight director | Nursing Times
Read about the appointment of Emma Westcott as the Nursing and Midwifery Council's new executive director of strategy and insight.
www.nursingtimes.net
May 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Emma Westcott, who has worked at the NMC since 2011, had already been acting in the role since February 2025 but will now take on the position substantively.
www.nursingtimes.net/professional...
www.nursingtimes.net/professional...
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The QICN has contributed to this important report from @thekingsfund.bsky.social on 'Improving Clinical Co-ordination of Care for People with Multiple Long-term Conditions'.
You can read it here 👉 www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
You can read it here 👉 www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
Improving Clinical Coordination Of Multiple Long-Term Conditions | The King's Fund
More people have multiple long-term conditions, but care pathways focus on single conditions. What do clinicians and commissioners need to improve the experiences of those with multiple long-term cond...
www.kingsfund.org.uk
May 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The QICN has contributed to this important report from @thekingsfund.bsky.social on 'Improving Clinical Co-ordination of Care for People with Multiple Long-term Conditions'.
You can read it here 👉 www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
You can read it here 👉 www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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'There’s something unique about the nausea [of] a belly rattling with pills. Or the mental gymnastics scheduling medications.'
Cheryl Gowar reflects on the realities of living with multiple long-term conditions and the improvements that could be made. buff.ly/y9ENYeL
Cheryl Gowar reflects on the realities of living with multiple long-term conditions and the improvements that could be made. buff.ly/y9ENYeL
The Reality Of Living With Multiple Long-Term Conditions | The King's Fund
Cheryl Gowar highlights some of the challenges involved in living with multiple long-term conditions in a health service focused on single conditions
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May 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
'There’s something unique about the nausea [of] a belly rattling with pills. Or the mental gymnastics scheduling medications.'
Cheryl Gowar reflects on the realities of living with multiple long-term conditions and the improvements that could be made. buff.ly/y9ENYeL
Cheryl Gowar reflects on the realities of living with multiple long-term conditions and the improvements that could be made. buff.ly/y9ENYeL
From NHSE - delighted to announce that, in collaboration with the National Association of Primary Care, we will be re-launching our Lower Limb Wound Care Programme, commencing on 30 June 2025.
May 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
From NHSE - delighted to announce that, in collaboration with the National Association of Primary Care, we will be re-launching our Lower Limb Wound Care Programme, commencing on 30 June 2025.
We are currently reviewing our monthly Community Nursing Webinars which we have been running since Sept 2024 on the third Thursday of each month. We would very grateful if you could give us some feedback about the webinars via the link below.
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May 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
We are currently reviewing our monthly Community Nursing Webinars which we have been running since Sept 2024 on the third Thursday of each month. We would very grateful if you could give us some feedback about the webinars via the link below.
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New report from Nuffield about the lamentable decline in District Nurses
rcn.org.uk
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/the...
rcn.org.uk
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/the...
The lamentable decline of district nurses in the NHS in England
District nursing is a critical component of community health services. In our chart of the week, Billy Palmer explores the concerning decline of district nurses in England, at a time of increasing pop...
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May 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
New report from Nuffield about the lamentable decline in District Nurses
rcn.org.uk
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/the...
rcn.org.uk
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/the...
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"Most of my friends are already thinking of moving."
Yesterday, we published a report which showed how the UK government's immigration policies are negatively impacting internationally educated nursing (IEN) staff.
We spoke to members at #RCN25 about the importance of valuing IENs. Watch below ⬇️
Yesterday, we published a report which showed how the UK government's immigration policies are negatively impacting internationally educated nursing (IEN) staff.
We spoke to members at #RCN25 about the importance of valuing IENs. Watch below ⬇️
Nursing staff express anger over new immigration rules
YouTube video by RCN
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May 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
"Most of my friends are already thinking of moving."
Yesterday, we published a report which showed how the UK government's immigration policies are negatively impacting internationally educated nursing (IEN) staff.
We spoke to members at #RCN25 about the importance of valuing IENs. Watch below ⬇️
Yesterday, we published a report which showed how the UK government's immigration policies are negatively impacting internationally educated nursing (IEN) staff.
We spoke to members at #RCN25 about the importance of valuing IENs. Watch below ⬇️
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Policy alert: Unreciprocated care: why internationally educated nursing staff are leaving the UK kingsfund.blogs.com/health_manag...
Unreciprocated care: why internationally educated nursing staff are leaving the UK
Royal College of Nursing - Internationally educated nursing staff have been making a critical contribution to UK health and care systems for the better part of a century but continue to face challenge...
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May 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Policy alert: Unreciprocated care: why internationally educated nursing staff are leaving the UK kingsfund.blogs.com/health_manag...