New research reveals that pay for experienced nurses has declined by at least 20% in real terms. Valuing the profession is not just a matter of fairness, but also of patient safety. Vote in the strike ballot TODAY. Demand #FairPayForNursing because #SafeStaffingSavesLives

Our new leadership programme, in partnership w/ Mary Seacole Trust is now open! A fantastic 6-month #leadership development opportunity for #nurses, #midwives + #healthvisitors working to improve #healthinequalities, partic in Minority Ethnic communities. ow.ly/EgGC50Loc2w

“So you have people from all over the world working in the NHS, but if you look at the people leading the digital agenda, it's not diverse at all." The story behind TheShuriNetwork 👇🏾👇🏾

Behind every harrowing statistic on Black maternal health, there are thousands of harrowing stories. We need to address disparities in maternity care by listening and acting on these stories, which shine a light on the racial bias & discrimination that exist in maternity care.

Landlord was warned of mould that killed toddler in Rochdale flat theguardian.com/society/2022/n…. I think it’s time for us all to start thinking more about the risks of low quality housing

Exhibition explores the connections between health, racism and inequalities, and how this has affected generations of Black people. It does so through the eyes of the Black community themselves. Booked my ticket. kingsfund.org.uk/events/open-wo…

The number of councils failing SEND pupils was already way too high. But it's now got even worse. Not sure how many times we can keep saying it, but the SEND system is on its knees. Our front page from last year below - has the thread now snapped? schoolsweek.co.uk/two-thirds-of-…

Cost of living: food poverty and insecurity 2 December - 10:30 - 12:30 Join us for a free webinar to hear about what can be done locally to mitigate some of the detrimental impacts high food inflation is having on communities. forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

Appalled to hear of isolation being used as punishment in a secondary school. Zero tolerance apparently. A perfect recipe for anger, alienation and despair.

Ideas for supporting bereaved children and young people at free webinar series with #ChurchillFellows 17-23 Nov > bit.ly/3gbyBw3 ChildhoodBereavement #grief #bereavement #CGAW22

The Richard Tompkins Nurse Development Scholarship open to registered nurses, midwifes or health visitors who are committed to developing person-centred cultures of care.Fully funded places to find out more go to fons.org/programmes/sch… closes 13 December 2022.FoNS

There’s been an increase of Strep A Infections in the UK, here’s what it looks like on darker skin.

"Why are they on those waiting lists? Because there aren't enough nurses there for them within those services. Our action is as much for our patients as it is for our nursing staff." The RCN General Secretary Pat Cullen MP appeared on Channel 4 News this evening.

Our Windrush Leadership Programmes are open so if you are a #nurse or #midwife of global majority background in England visit bit.ly/3Y2K6qO. In Scotland/Wales/Northern Ireland you can find out more here bit.ly/3PbUsRf #TeamFNF Nursing and Midwifery Council @NHS_HealthEdEng

Community midwives, community HCSWs, & community nurses who are struggling to keep their car running can apply for a RCN Foundation hardship grant. More information can be found, here: buff.ly/3No4VYT #CostOfLivingCrisis #Nursing

🌟More highlights from 2022🌟 Our first cohort of digital fellows has spoken at conferences & shared their contribution to digital health Nursing Times Digital Health Rewired Barts Health @RCNehealthforum Digital Health Summer Schools Inspiring others and creating change

The next time you use any navigational device or software like Google Maps, thank Dr Gladys West

This was an amazing opportunity for me- growth, development, celebration and a community of support.

NHS staff are not failing, they are being failed. Please RT if you know the difference.

Spot on Jo Brand Pls RT if you agree. #SpreadTheWord