
Helen Donovan QN (she/her)
@helendon_rn
RN and Queen's Nurse, passionate about public health nursing, vaccination etc... Chair Self Care forum @SelfCareForum Tweets are my own.
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http://www.nurses4ph.org.uk 19-02-2013 14:16:46
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Hello Keir Starmer I hope you’re having a good start to Christmas . I didn’t know who else to write to so I’m hoping you can help . Please make some calls & get this poor woman out of prison for Christmas . This doesn’t reflect well on the UK . Thanks #loveactually Please RT

ICYMI I don't think I have ever had so many messages about something I have written. It's certainly struck a chord. It's a culmination of doing research, my time Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and conversations with people like Elaine Maxwell

QNI Chief Executive Dr Crystal Oldman CBE EdD RN RHV QN FRCN & Chair Professor John Unsworth with Dr Calvin Moorley, Dr Ruth Oshikanlu MBE RN RM RHV QN FRCN FAAN FRSPH & Professor Helen T. Allan, have co-authored a new commentary in Journal of Advanced Nursing. ‘Redefining Regulation: Towards Equity and Social Justice’⬇️(log in to access) onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ja…

Thank you to Darren Parkinson 🌍💚💙 and The Guardian for sharing the #LongCovid experience. A gentle reminder that our next Long Covid Nurse Group meeting on the theme 'Looking After Yourself' takes place Tues 21 Jan, 10-11.30 via Zoom. qni.org.uk/news-and-event…

Representing the WHPA, of which ICN is a member, ICN CEO Howard Catton delivers a key constituency statement at World Health Organization (WHO) #EB156 on the #health and care workforce.➡️Read our statements here: bit.ly/3CyOdVP FDI World Dental Federation FIP World Medical Association World Physiotherapy IAHPC

At World Health Organization (WHO) #EB156 Member States highlighted the urgency of strengthening the #health workforce in the face of growing projected shortages and healthcare needs. At the same time health and aid workers are having to stop work and being fired as a result of dismantling USAID.


ICN CEO Howard Catton wraps up #EB156, where the #US withdrawal from World Health Organization (WHO) dominated discussions. ICN was there, intervening & ensuring #nurses were heard. While support was strong, advocacy & investment in #nursing are more crucial than ever! Read more: bit.ly/3CyOdVP

Find a garden to fall in love with this #ValentinesDay! From grand estates to hidden urban gems, the QNI's funder, National Garden Scheme, has stunning spots open for you to explore all weekend💚 Find a garden open near you👇: ngs.org.uk/gardens-to-fal…


At our ICN headquarters, two of the co-chairs of the upcoming State of the World Nursing Report (#SOWN), ICN CEO Howard Catton and UP College of Nursing Dean & #GNLI scholar 2018 Sheila Bonito, discuss SOWN report to be launched at a critical time for #nursing and #globalhealth.


ICYMI: This week my Ten Minute Rule Bill to protect the job title 'nurse' passed First Reading 🎉 Backed by #ProtectNurse, my Bill will enhance patient safety, protect public trust & uphold respect for the nursing profession by preventing misuse. Now, over to The Labour Party Govt⏳🙏🏾



It's #LegHealthWeek led by LegsMatter! If you have aching legs, spider veins, swollen ankles or a feeling of heavy legs, you might have venous disease. See our factsheet for advice on how to look after your legs: bit.ly/2tiBs9K L-W-O Community Baywide PCN RCN Public Health Forum

It's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek and the Marmalade Trust has advice on adding micro-connections to your day, small interactions like smiling at a passer-by help to make us feel less alone. Create some social warmth today. Community Nursing The Queen's Nursing Institute NHS Digital Nurse Network Dr Garry Cooper


Having recently responded to an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, I would strongly encourage everyone to complete the British Heart Foundation on-line CPR training. In just 15 minutes, you can learn or refresh these vital skills, which could save a life⬇️⬇️❤️ bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-he…


