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Michael Salter @mike-salter.bsky.social · Aug 20

I’m supervising Nicolette Bell’s honours project on sexual wellbeing amongst Australian women who have survived child sexual abuse.

If you are a woman, in Australia, who has experienced child sexual abuse, please consider filling out this 15 minute survey: unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Sexual Wellbeing Survey for Adult Female Suvivors of Child Sexual Abuse

A Criminology Honours Research Survey using a capabilities approach, which seeks to understand ‘What are the needs & experiences of sexual wellbeing for adult female survivors of child sexual abuse in...

unsw.au1.qualtrics.com

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Leanne Patrick QN @leannehpatrick.bsky.social · Aug 13

Women Lead The RCN 📢

On Monday August 18th at 5:30pm I'll be hosting an online panel discussion for women thinking about leadership roles and upcoming RCN elections.

Hear more about why women's leadership is vital and how to sign up here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Women members Lead the RCN | Royal College of Nursing

Leanne Patrick, RCN Council member for Scotland, reflects on the importance of tackling underrepresentation in RCN governance structures and invites members to join the Members Lead the RCN webinar se...

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Leanne Patrick QN @leannehpatrick.bsky.social · Jul 30

"Women Members Lead the RCN"

Women remain underrepresented in leadership roles at our college - it's time to change that.

On Aug 18, I’ll be chairing a webinar with an inspiring panel of women leaders.

Check your inboxes for details & join us if you think an elected role might be for you!

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Leanne Patrick QN @leannehpatrick.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thank you also to any members who have entrusted me to vote as proxy.

Leanne Patrick QN @leannehpatrick.bsky.social · Jul 17

Council member @sallybassett.bsky.social voting at today's @rcn.org.uk AGM - if you can't make it in person, remember to share your views and make your voice heard by voting on the resolutions online.

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Leanne Patrick QN @leannehpatrick.bsky.social · Apr 28

Hi Lucy! I've just caught up with you on here. I hope you're doing OK and recovering well xxx

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Olga Leach-Walters @olgaleachwalters77.bsky.social · Apr 19

www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Help/Con... If you need to contact the advice team, call #RCN 0345 772 6100 during the hours of 9.00am - 4.00pm on Good Friday and Easter Monday. #Supporting members during the #Easter #Holiday @bejoysebastian.bsky.social @nursingstandard.bsky.social @leannehpatrick.bsky.social

Contact the advice centre | Royal College of Nursing

How to get in touch with the advice centre and get the most out of your conversation with us

www.rcn.org.uk

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Leanne Patrick QN @leannehpatrick.bsky.social · Mar 14

It is chronic underfunding, not management, that has caused the NHS to struggle in recent decades.

Until we have a fairer system that reduces wealth inequality via proper taxation of the super rich, public services will crumble and people will become poorer and sicker.

John-Barry Waldron @jbwaldron.bsky.social · Mar 14

Mental health nurse here working in the NHS in England. Any idea what this means for patients and staff on the wards?

#NHSEngland #NHS

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Wes Streeting’s ‘high-stakes’ abolition of NHS England will cut 10,000 jobs

Changes proposed by health secretary predicted to save as much as £500m but could be distraction for ministers

www.theguardian.com

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Leanne Patrick QN @leannehpatrick.bsky.social · Mar 14

I worry that staff will continue to be blamed for govt failures. The buck will now stop with govt 100%, but without significant investment none of the issues they describe will improve. So who will be the next target when it doesn't change anything?

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Leanne Patrick QN @leannehpatrick.bsky.social · Mar 14

Very little, in my view. A similar structure will need to be established at the DoH to ensure some of the most important and impactful work continues. I doubt it will lead to significant change because the main issue in the NHS is chronic underfunding - not poor management.

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Leanne Patrick QN @leannehpatrick.bsky.social · Mar 8

I am thinking about our 90% female workforce on #InternationalWomensDay and every day

Underpaid
Overworked
More likely to die by suicide
More likely to be victims of domestic abuse
Routinely sexually harassed at work

I will continue to fight for better.

Image reads: "I won't be remembered as a woman who kept her mouth shut. I'm okay with that".

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Leanne Patrick QN @leannehpatrick.bsky.social · Mar 8

Thank you 🙏

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John-Barry Waldron @jbwaldron.bsky.social · Mar 8

On #InternationalWomensDay follow these brilliant women for mental health/nursing info or just because their great 👍 #IWD2025

@leannehpatrick.bsky.social
@alisonleary1.bsky.social
@nhsactivistrn.bsky.social
@cforde-johnston.bsky.social
@caralisette.bsky.social
@supertanskiiii.bsky.social

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · Mar 6

Exclusive: NMC executive hit by wave of resignations

Multiple members of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) executive board have resigned in the last year, Nursing Times can reveal. #nursing #regulation #nmc #nurses #leadership

www.nursingtimes.net/professional...

Exclusive: NMC executive hit by wave of resignations | Nursing Times

Read about how many of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's executive board have resigned over the last year.

www.nursingtimes.net

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Alison Leary @alisonleary1.bsky.social · Mar 1

It takes less than a minute for anyone registered in the UK to ask their MP to act on this straightforward safety issue

Alison Leary @alisonleary1.bsky.social · Feb 28

Did you know anyone in the UK can call themselves a #Nurse? Even if they have no qualifications, have been struck off or convicted of a crime?
Support @DawnButlerBrent campaign to @protectnurse
Write to your MP here. Pls share! action.rcn.org.uk/page/166204/...

Tell your MP to #ProtectNurse

I've told my MP to protect the title nurse in law. Will you? Together we need their support to see the bill up before government given time for debate. Only registered nurses should be able to use the...

action.rcn.org.uk

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Leanne Patrick QN @leannehpatrick.bsky.social · Feb 27

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The BMJ @bmj.com · Feb 24

Several organisations have started to allow patients to sip clear fluids until being sent for by the operating team.

Nil-by-mouth rules need updating to implement SipTilSend, writes @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/388/...

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Anna DNP, FNP, BC@ AccessToCareAdvocate @anna1900.bsky.social · Feb 23

VP Harris is right—real change comes from organizing, mobilizing, & educating. The future isn’t dictated by the powerful few but by we the people.History proves progress is made when ordinary citizens take action. Now is the time to engage, advocate, and hold leaders accountable.

Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · Feb 23

Many are asking what should we do now?
“We use our power, organize, mobilize, educate…the American story will not be written by who occupies the White House or by the wealthiest among us…it will be written by you, by ‘we the people.’”
-fmr VP Kamala Harris receiving the NAACP Chairman’s Award.

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · Feb 18

#HistNursing #HistMed

The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · Feb 9

Read the remarkable story of a family of mixed heritage who helped build the QNI home in Edmonton, North London, in the 1930s qniheritage.org.uk/stories/edmo... #nursingheritage

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · Feb 19

Restorative practices, such as supervision, have to be part of the 'normal', otherwise, as you say, health and social care professionals will prioritise others

Charlie Jones @charliepsych.bsky.social · Feb 18

Easy to say what we SHOULD do about 'self care' & healthcare worker wellbeing. But in reality this remains in tension with a commitment to service & self-sacrifice. How do we develop an infrastructure to weave in healthy, restorative practices so they just become normalised. This would give me hope😃

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Dawn Butler MP @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · Feb 19

It was a big day last week presenting my Ten Minute Rule Bill to #ProtectNurse. 💙

I was shocked that anyone can call themselves a nurse! So, my Bill would prevent misuse of the title - enhancing patient safety & ensuring respect for registered nurses.

ICYMI, my recap ⏪📽️

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · Feb 18

Violence against nurses: help us build full picture of the problem

The prevalence of violence against nurses and midwives is extremely high, early findings from our workplace safety survey suggest. #nursing #nurses #violence #workforce #healthcare #health #nhs

www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/vi...

Violence against nurses: help us build full picture of the problem

The prevalence of violence against nurses and midwives is extremely high, early findings from ou...

www.nursingtimes.net

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · Feb 19

‘Compelling’ evidence in favour of Letby, her lawyer claims

Lucy Letby's barrister has told Nursing Times his team has "hope" that her conviction could be overturned, after a review found no medical evidence that the former neonatal nurse harmed babies. #letby

www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...

‘Compelling’ evidence in favour of Letby, her lawyer claims | Nursing Times

Read an interview with Lucy Letby's barrister, Mark McDonald, on findings by an international expert panel supporting her innocence.

www.nursingtimes.net

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SHERA Research Group International Collective researchers MVAWC @sheraresearch.bsky.social · Feb 18

Are you working in/ around the #domesticabuse #domesticviolence sector? #familycourt? #childsexualabuse #publichealth #genderequality? #Humanrights? #childrensrights #womensrights Are we following you? If not please comment, let's connect, thank you

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Dawn Butler MP @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · Feb 17

Momentum is building for my Ten Minute Rule Bill to protect the title 'nurse'!

Pleased to see so much attention on this vital issue of patient safety. My Bill protects the public & prevents misuse. #ProtectNurse

We must respect the experience of registered Nurses.

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