England’s new chief nursing officer (CNO) has appealed to primary and community care nurses to help inform the government’s 10-year plan for the health service, by sharing examples of good practice and innovation. buff.ly/3ZUz0rm

In #TheBigAmbition children told me they want Government to ensure there are things to do and spaces in their communities that they feel safe & confident in: “I think the Government should try to make children feel safe whoever they are, wherever they are.” – Girl, 9. #100Voices

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𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 Has your child (0-18 years) had a health care test, treatment or examination in the last year? 🏥 Were they held still for the procedure? We would love to hear your views and experiences. 🗣️ 📲6 question survey surveymonkey.com/r/holdingforpr…

An estimated 400,000 children in England are seeking health services support for suspected neurodevelopmental conditions, with thousands waiting more than 2 years for first appointments. Find out more in my latest report sharing previously unpublished data childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/waiti…

🚨 Join us for an exclusive event unveiling the future of We Can Talk and our plans to scale across the NHS acute workforce! Co-hosted by Robin Barker (he/him) & Michelle Johnson MBE 💡 Future plans 💡 Deployment details 💡 Scaling our impact 📥 Register now: wecantalk.online/future

We have a job opening to join our fabulous team of Children’ Nurses here at Northumbria Uni - please share within your networks - work4.northumbria.ac.uk/#en/sites/CX_1… hate CYP Nurse Academics 💙 Nurse Academics UK

Book now for a place on our webinar when Katrina McNamara will be presenting on Policy into Practice 28th October 2024, 16.00-17.00 To book your FREE ticket go to eventbrite.co.uk/e/policy-into-…

Book now for a place on our webinar when Mark Whiting will be presenting on Do we really need Community Children’s Nurses? 14th November 2024, 16.00-17.00 To book your FREE ticket go to eventbrite.co.uk/e/do-we-really…

Our free course, An introduction to leading with kindness and compassion in health and social care, focuses on the link between compassion in leadership and staff wellbeing, team performance, and better outcomes for patients and service users. kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-dev…

We are thrilled to announce the confirmed speakers list for the 2025 Digital Summit, a gathering of experts to explore the future of healthcare higher education in the age of digitisation and AI. For the full list of speakers, visit the link below: bit.ly/4fdManV #BT

Lord Darzi’s review of the NHS in England exposes the state of healthcare for children and young people and the need for skilled nurses. At the same time a children's nursing oral history project shines light on why the field is more important than ever. rcni.com/nursing-childr…

Today I'm launching the recruitment for my second group of Youth Ambassadors. I'm looking for 16 passionate and articulate young people, aged between 16 and 17, to champion the views of England’s children. Find out about the role, and apply online 👇 childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/blog/the-child…

We were delighted to host the new Parliament's 1st meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Children yesterday. There was resounding support for the group to continue taking the voices of children and young people to the heart of government. buff.ly/3BQ1ZCO (1/5)

Yesterday, the Government published a framework for their Child Poverty Strategy. The voices of children and families with lived experience of poverty must be at the centre of the strategy's development and implementation. Read the press release here: buff.ly/40jocDg

Too many families have told me they have lost confidence in the current SEND system. We need bold leadership to join up education, health, and care services for better planning and early intervention, so fewer children reach crisis point. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/statement/chil…

We’re edging ever forwards towards a parliamentary debate on the state of School Nursing! Please encourage MP’s to add their support. ⁦WeSchoolNurses 💙⁩ ⁦PHAffairs⁩

Today's Care Quality Commission report paints an alarming picture of the state of child health with rising need, increasing waits & poorer outcomes. This must change. We urge a greater focus on children’s services at both a national & local level. Our response: rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/ne…

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