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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · Jun 5

Proud to launch our Neurodiversity Employer Handbook, supporting inclusive practice in health and social care apprenticeships.
Inclusion takes intention — proud to help drive positive change. @salfordsnas.bsky.social @salforduni.bsky.social @uos-health-society.bsky.social
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University of Salford: Neurodiversity Guide for Apprentice Employers

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · May 28

The new RCN definitions will support nursing staff and clarify the roles of support workers and nursing associates across all fields and settings.
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RCN defines nursing support workers and their level descriptors | News | Royal College of Nursing

The new definitions will help support and protect nursing staff, and give clarity to employers and the public. They can be applied across all fields and settings

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · May 15

Excited to see Episode 2 of Nurses Beyond Borders, where I share my journey as a European-trained nursing academic. I hope my story inspires others to keep pursuing their dreams of working across the globe, despite the current anti-migration rhetoric!

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Excited to see Episode 2 of Nurses Beyond Borders, where I share my… | Nicole Blythe

Excited to see Episode 2 of Nurses Beyond Borders, where I share my journey as a European-trained nursing academic. I hope my story inspires others to keep pursuing their dreams of working across the ...

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · May 8

Brexit’s impact on the NHS nursing workforce led to 1,485 additional patient deaths per year across hospitals in England, according to a new study.

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Nurse exodus after Brexit led to 1,400 NHS deaths, study finds | Nursing Times

Learn about the impact Brexit had on the NHS nursing workforce and how it accounted for patient deaths across hospitals in England.

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · May 12

Progress is being made in tackling the worldwide nurse shortage, but some countries are in a much worse position than others, the second-ever global assessment of nursing reveals today.

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Global nurse crisis improving but concern about 'inequities' | Nursing Times

Get up to date on the findings of the 2025 State of the World's Nursing report, released to mark International Nurses Day.

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · May 10

I wanted to share opportunities that have just gone live - 2 x permanent and 1 x 12 month Learning and Development Coach positions within the School of Health and Society, University of Salford apprenticeships team.

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Learning & Development Coach (Apprenticeships)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Apprenticeship Team in the School of Health and Society on a permanent basis. We are looking to recruit a professional and dedicated person to the post of...

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · Apr 1

Join us tomorrow at 8pm GMT/BST for this week’s #LTHEchat which will explore Block Teaching with Professor Leanne de Main @professor-c.bsky.social on Wednesday 8-9pm GMT/BST. Read the blog post at: tinyurl.com/af44t6xm

#LTHEchat 325: The move to Block teaching: Understanding our learners, supporting academics, uncovering the real and imagined barriers, and managing change.

Led by Professor Leanne de Main, Pro-Vice Chancellor – Pedagogic Transformation, Interim Dean – Faculty of Business and Law, De Montfort University @professor-c.bsky.social From 2022, D…

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · Mar 26

Join us for this evening’s #LTHEchat today at 8-9 pm GMT/BST with @tavoer8.bsky.social
and @scottturnercccu.bsky.social. We will be discussing how to unlock the full potential of students as co-creators of projects in HR. Read the blog post at lthechat.com/2025/03/24/l...

#LTHEchat 324: Co-creation: unlocking the full potential of students as co-creators of projects in Higher Education

Led by Dr Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos tavoer8.bsky.social and Dr Scott Turner @scottturnercccu.bsky.social Higher education institutions have undergone significant transformations due to external pressu…

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FdSc Nursing Associate Programme - University of Salford @salfordsnas.bsky.social · Mar 26

Very proud of our wonderful Jonatan Berhane @jonatanberhane.bsky.social who is being interviewed for #SNTA2025 "Educator of the Year" category today - Good Luck Jon! 💛 #NursingAssociateMagic

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · Mar 26

Good Luck Jon! Hope the wonderful judges can see your amazingness #SNTA @NursingTimes

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Sally Brown @profsallybrown.bsky.social · Mar 5

Terrifying

Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · Mar 5

91% of women killed by a man they knew.

71% in their own homes.

59% found with evidence of overkill - the use of excessive, gratuitous violence beyond that necessary to cause the victim’s death.

Find Femicide Census’s new report ‘2000 Women’ here www.femicidecensus.org

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · Mar 6

I agree on the need for alternatives. Our assessments align with ILOs, accommodate adjustments, and meet professional requirements. If either are unsuitable, an individual alternative following our policy would be agreed on. A text-based discussion may then be considered.

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · Mar 6

@salfordsnas.bsky.social @uos-health-society.bsky.social @salforduni.bsky.social In this article, I discuss the vital role of Nursing Associates in healthcare and the need for greater investment in their training, employment, and career progression. #nursingassociates #nurse #nurses #workforce

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · Mar 6

‘Nursing associates are a vital but undervalued workforce’

Nicole Blythe on how nursing associates have a vital role to play as part of a sustainable and skilled workforce. #nursing #nursingassociates #nurses #workforce #nurse #nhs

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‘Nursing associates are a vital but undervalued workforce’ | Nursing Times

Nicole Blythe on how nursing associates have a vital role to play as part of a sustainable and skilled workforce.

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · Mar 6

I feel that it’s so true. As staff, we were once students, and I’ve noticed that we often benchmark against our own assessment experiences. There seems to be a tendency to worry that novel forms of assessment might disadvantage or adversely impact students future academic progression

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · Mar 6

Open-minded leadership is so important—it sets the tone for innovation. Mutual trust between staff and students is definitely key…. This means some staff/teachers need to learn to trust and respect their students more. #LTHEchat

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · Mar 6

Absolutely! That’s exactly it—assessments should give students space to explore, grow, and surprise even themselves. Sadly, a lot of antiquated beliefs still linger, holding back real progress. If we can’t create assessments that inspire and empower, then what are we even doing? #LTHEchat

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · Mar 6

We settled on a group podcast with individual marks to avoid the freeloader effect. Happy to share more if you’re interested.

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · Mar 5

Huge moorland fire tonight near Diggle, Saddleworth. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Huge fire breaks out on moorlands near village

A large blaze breaks out on moorlands in Greater Manchester with residents warned to keep windows closed

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · Mar 5

See you next week - same time, same place! #LTHEChat 👋👋

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · Mar 5

So glad you came along! Thank you for joining and sharing your thoughts with us and the group 😊 #LTHEchat

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · Mar 5

Wow!! Thank you so much everyone!!! #LTHEchat

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · Mar 5

Offering a variety of methods/assessment choices ensures that all learners can engage with assessments in a way that suits their strengths and preferences, promoting inclusivity and fairness.

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · Mar 5

Absolutely, options are crucial. We should also consider alternative assessment choices for students who may not feel comfortable being assessed via podcast.

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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · Mar 5

A6 From our experience, podcasting supports inclusivity by giving students, especially those whose first language isn’t English, a chance to express themselves verbally. It allows for flexibility, making it easier for students to articulate their thoughts and meet diverse language needs #LTHEchat

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