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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 15h

Keep up to date with the latest guidance this #WorldMentalHealthDay with our amazing subject guide. We have a whole range of books, journals and key resources to support your research and ensure best clinical practice. #RCNLibraryandMuseum

https://bit.ly/470R7h4

An image of mental health nursing texts available to RCN members through the library. Text reads "Stay up to date with our subject guide"

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Lesley A Hall @erinacean.bsky.social · 12h

Noticed that's it World Mental Health Day: posting here for info my webpage of bibliography and other sources on Victorian psychiatry (in the UK) which grew out of answering v similar questions on the subject back in the day of listservs www.lesleyahall.net/victpsyc.htm

Victorian Psychiatry

www.lesleyahall.net

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Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · 17h

Today is World Mental Health Day. Through the Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH), you can research the history of mental health. BBIH’s free reading list on the history of emotions highlights some recent scholarship on the history of mental health in the UK and Ireland buff.ly/OK5HSbu

Engraving of an 18th century building in a pastoral landscape

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 15h

#OTD WSPU formed and many nurses supported the fight for the vote. Nurse Fanny Pease was one who was imprisoned for her actions and force fed while on hunger strike en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanny_P... #histnursing

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 15h

An important day #worldmentalhealthday and good to remember Annie Altschul mental health nurse pioneer in the UK #histnursing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_A...

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 16h

#worldmentalhealth

RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 16h

New exhibition in Norwich "Edith Cavell in her own voice" #edithcavell #histnursing #ww1

Norwich Cathedral @norwichcathedral.bsky.social · 1d

A new exhibition called Edith Cavell in her own voice has opened in the Norwich Cathedral Library.

The exhibition tells the story of the Norfolk nurse and #WWI heroine through her own words, paintings and possessions and features her faithful dog Jack on loan from Imperial War Museums.

Edith Cavell’s dog Jack features in exhibition about the Norfolk nurse and WWI heroine

Edith Cavell’s faithful dog Jack is featured in a new exhibition in Norwich Cathedral Library about the Norfolk nurse and First World War heroine.

cathedral.org.uk

RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 16h

#histnursing

Janet Hargreaves @janeth56.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to Anne for this interesting dive into her local archive. Always something new to discover
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Readings private nursing service | Blogs | Royal College of Nursing

Reading’s private nursing service, 1873 to 1940

www.rcn.org.uk

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 18h

Today marks #WorldMentalHealthDay.

Nurses play a key role—supporting patients, spotting symptoms early, and promoting healthy habits.

Explore our mental health resource ➡️ https://bit.ly/48bFGWd

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Dr. Wendy Maddocks RN @nursinghistory.bsky.social · 19h

All prepped for my part of the #HistNursing talk at the Christchurch Nurse’s chapel Saturday from 2 pm. We are talking on the life and lessons of the #WW2 nurses & linking to modern crisis nursing

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Maxine Beuret @maxinebeuret.bsky.social · 1d

Are you interested in local history? @vch-home.bsky.social @hackney-society.bsky.social @history.dulwichsociety.com

In this free workshop, you will be taught how to produce a short video from the material you have collected to share the stories you are uncovering. www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 1d

#histnursing blackhistorymonth

Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 1d

#HistNursing #BlackHistoryMonth

The Story of Britian's Black Nurses is a wonderful children's book - a good read for all of us!

Kandace does school visits & has a schools pack to accompany the book.

Find out about nurses like Asarto Ward, Annie Brewster 💙

kandacechimbiri.com/book/the-sto...

The Story of Britain’s Black Nurses - Kandace Chimbiri

A wonderful celebration of the fascinating and seldom heard stories of Britain’s Black nurses. From ancient and medieval Africa, through colonization and enslavement, through wars, times of great chan...

kandacechimbiri.com

RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 1d

#histnursing

Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 1d

It's time for a #TeaUp and I'm delighted to have this new blog on Royal Berkshire Hospital's private nursing service to read! #HistNursing 🫖

#Reading #WomensHistory

www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 2d

There's still time to book your place to join us tomorrow in London! Hear from historian Jade Shepherd as we explore the history of high security hospitals, from Broadmoor to modern secure units.

📅 9 October 25
⌚ 18:00-19:30
📌 20 Cavendish Square (with BSL translation)
Book now: buff.ly/mBlRT7I

Promotional banner for a Royal College of Nursing event titled "Broadmoor and Beyond: The history of high security hospitals," scheduled for October 9, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, taking place in person. The graphic features a historical illustration of Broadmoor hospital.

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 2d

#HistNursing #BlackHistory Month
It's a lovely blog post, so read that, and also there's a wikipedia entry for Abbie
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbie_S...

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 2d

Meet Kathleen Robb, OBE, OStJ, FRCN (1923–2020)💙

Born in #Belfast last matron of the Royal Victoria Hospital. Advocate for @rcn.org.uk she was on RCN Council for 20 years

#HistNursing #WomensHistory #WomenInRed
#NursesInRed #Wikipedia

@rcnhistory.bsky.social

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathlee...

Kathleen Robb - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 2d

#histnursing

Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 2d

#HistNursing #BlackHistory Month
It's a lovely blog post, so read that, and also there's a wikipedia entry for Abbie
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbie_S...

RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 2d

USAF Abbie Sweetwine #histnursing #blackhistorymonth . Thank you so much for sharing this blog - exceptional nurse using all her experience and knowledge in a crisis

Carve Her Name @carvehername.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 NEW BLOG KLAXON!

This month we take a look at Abbie Sweetwine, the woman the British press dubbed “the angel of platform 6”.

carvehername.org.uk/abbie-sweetw...

Abbie Sweetwine and the Harrow and Wealdstone crash - Carve Her Name

When Abbie Sweetwine ran triage at the Harrow and Wealdstone train crash in 1952, she paved the way for the creation of paramedics.

carvehername.org.uk

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 3d

#histnursing

Debbie Cameron @debsadelight.bsky.social · 3d

Copies of the ‘teen magazine for girls’ from the 60s-80s have just gone online with the BNA site. It’s a fascinating look at social history. This as is from the day I started work in 1969. Aged 16! Nursing has certainly changed!

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 3d

Long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution contributes to around 1,800 to 2,700 premature deaths each year in Scotland. But how did this story start? And where do we go from here?

Join us at our panel event, which aims to provoke answers to these urgent questions: https://bit.ly/42BIs3f

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 3d

#histnursing #ww2

Dr. Wendy Maddocks RN @nursinghistory.bsky.social · 3d

digital versions of the display boards from the recent exhibition of WW2 nurses at the Christchurch nurses chapel on the website- scroll down to bottom of link and click on each image descriptor to enlarge www.cnmc.org.nz/resources/pu... Publications | Christchurch Hospital Nurses Memorial Chapel

Publications | Christchurch Hospital Nurses Memorial Chapel

www.cnmc.org.nz

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 3d

#histnursing #blackhistorymonth

Barts Health Archives @bharchives.bsky.social · 3d

Join us and the amazing Allyson Williams MBE next Monday, 13 October, for this #BlackHistoryMonth event👇
Book your free ticket using the link below

Migration Museum @migrationmuseum.org · 4d

Join us on 13 Oct at Barts North Wing, London to hear from expert speakers about the Windrush generation’s significant contributions to the NHS. #BlackHistoryMonth

This event is held in partnership with Barts Health NHS Trust Archives, Barts Heritage, & Culture Mile BID.

Book here: bit.ly/48fzzQQ

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 3d

#histnursing #blackhistorymonth

Migration Museum @migrationmuseum.org · 4d

Join us on 13 Oct at Barts North Wing, London to hear from expert speakers about the Windrush generation’s significant contributions to the NHS. #BlackHistoryMonth

This event is held in partnership with Barts Health NHS Trust Archives, Barts Heritage, & Culture Mile BID.

Book here: bit.ly/48fzzQQ

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 4d

#histnursing home visiting nursing

Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 4d

We’ve added Nurses for the Needy (1875) by Ellen Ranyard to our collection. A rare and fascinating look at the training of Bible-women nurses serving London’s poorest communities. This signed edition sheds light on early nursing education .

🔍 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4nZHF4w

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 4d

#histnursing

Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 4d

Today's #HistNursing #Badge is Broadgreen Hospital #Liverpool est. 1903

It had a nurse training school with a gold medal being given to the best in class! Those who passed had asilver version

@rcnhistory.bsky.social

See more of #RCNArchives badges 👀
rcn.access.preservica.com/archive

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