Former Chief Nurse / Executive Director of Clinical Transformation. CNO Gold Award. Tweet in a personal capacity.
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Are you a Learning Disability Nurse who is no longer registered with the NMC? Would you be happy to discuss your experiences with us for our important research into the RNLD role. See contact details below for further info. Please also share with your networks !
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The new profiles are the product of a lengthy review, in which the NHS Staff Council found job descriptions were often outdated, making it likely many nursing staff are underpaid for what they do.
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I was privileged to contribute to the national Lampard inquiry ,
today at the @theRCN Congress I am even more concerned about the future of all nursing with the potential reduction in oversee recruitment and the impact this will have on patient safety #proudtobeanurse
A former chief nurse has told an inquiry into mental health inpatient deaths that more resources must be put into the registered nursing workforce to improve patient care.
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Report: young nurses more stressed and less satisfied with work nursingtimes.net/workforce/r…
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On #MHNursesDay we want to take a moment to thank the mental health professionals on our register for all that you do for the people in your care, today and everyday.
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Applications are now open for the @ThinkAheadMH, two year, fully funded mental health social worker programme. Start a career which makes a real difference.
Apply online: thinkahead.org/
ALT join the mental health mission women smiling with arms folded
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NHS pay: can nurses expect a better deal in 2025?
As the year comes to an end, we look at what has been happening behind the scenes since the 2024-25 pay award was announced – and what next year’s award could look like.
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The Student Nursing Times Awards 2025 entry deadline is just 3 weeks away, and we want to hear your story!—the incredible effort, dedication, and achievements you’ve demonstrated, either as part of a team or as an individual.
Need a little guidance? We've made a not of some some tips and advice to help you along the way including:
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This is your moment to shine! Enter today: ow.ly/HLAE50U9SKr
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Out on the 3rd December - my Disability Studies (third edition) published by Sage.
ALT An image of Dan Goodley's book cover - third edition Disability Studies, Sage Publications.
Here we go again @alisonleary1 will it ever stop this limping from one year to the next with half attempts to address how can we help @ChrisHutchRNLD
44% decline in LD Nursing. Routes into the profession are the most limited of all 4 Ns programs. Strategies to make learning disability nurse training accessible and affordable must be prioritised to #PreventAvoidableDeaths #ChooseLDNursing @wesstreeting
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New nurses should begin NHS careers on band 6, says the RCN
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New short films aim to promote learning disability nursing nursingtimes.net/news/learni…
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There's a long way to go before we stop the cycle of stigma for people living with mental illness.
But together, we can end the judgement. #LetsRethink
ALT Infographic reading 93% of people living with mental illness do not think there is enough awareness or understanding of what it means to be severely affected by mental illness. Logo of Rethink Mental Illness included.
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Clinical Learning Disability Nurse Specialist uk.indeed.com/viewjob?from=a…
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Lead Professional Learning Disability Acute Liaison Service uk.indeed.com/viewjob?from=a…
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A lot of talk about the NHS today.
This is what we're fighting for.
ALT Infographic titled 'Communities that care for people living with mental illness.' Features six icons: A supportive hand symbolizing a fairer welfare system, briefcase for more employment opportunities, house icon for quality housing solutions, group of people for meaningful social connections, group with supportive hands for reliable social care, and a healthcare professional for effective, timely clinical support.
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"I've worked in the NHS for more than 30 years, but I've been shocked by what I've found during this investigation."
Professor Lord Darzi's diagnosis of our NHS 👇
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Job vacancy: Learning Disabilities and Autism Development Lead, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester | trac.jobs healthjobsuk.com/job/v652708…