Mark Jarnell
@markjarnell.bsky.social
Mental Health SNA. Proud Trade Unionist and EDI Activist 🏳️🌈 Pre-Hospital Event Medic and Mental Health Responder
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Mark Jarnell
@markjarnell.bsky.social
· Sep 22
Very excited to be attending the LSCFT Healthcare Support Worker Celebration Event in December to celebrate #NursingSupportWorkersDay
The role of nursing support workers is sometimes unseen but is always crucial.
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. 💛
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. 💛
November 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The role of nursing support workers is sometimes unseen but is always crucial.
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. 💛
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. 💛
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Often unseen. Always vital. 💛
Nursing support workers are an integral part of the workforce, supporting registered nurses to provide outstanding care across all settings.
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay, share this film to show your thanks and to celebrate their contribution. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
Nursing support workers are an integral part of the workforce, supporting registered nurses to provide outstanding care across all settings.
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay, share this film to show your thanks and to celebrate their contribution. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
November 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Often unseen. Always vital. 💛
Nursing support workers are an integral part of the workforce, supporting registered nurses to provide outstanding care across all settings.
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay, share this film to show your thanks and to celebrate their contribution. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
Nursing support workers are an integral part of the workforce, supporting registered nurses to provide outstanding care across all settings.
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay, share this film to show your thanks and to celebrate their contribution. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
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Great to celebrate Nursing Support Worker day at the RCN NSW conference.
Nursing support workers are the bedrock of the Nursing profession, worthy of celebration 🎉
Find out how you can get more involved to shape the future of the nursing profession: 💪
www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved
Nursing support workers are the bedrock of the Nursing profession, worthy of celebration 🎉
Find out how you can get more involved to shape the future of the nursing profession: 💪
www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved
November 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Great to celebrate Nursing Support Worker day at the RCN NSW conference.
Nursing support workers are the bedrock of the Nursing profession, worthy of celebration 🎉
Find out how you can get more involved to shape the future of the nursing profession: 💪
www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved
Nursing support workers are the bedrock of the Nursing profession, worthy of celebration 🎉
Find out how you can get more involved to shape the future of the nursing profession: 💪
www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved
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As a nursing associate on a neurology ward, Hazel's work includes caring for patients who have diseases and disorders of the nervous system including Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
As we head into #NursingSupportWorkersDay, find out more about Hazel's role ⬇️
As we head into #NursingSupportWorkersDay, find out more about Hazel's role ⬇️
What I do at work: nursing associate on a neurology ward | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Hazel works with patients who have diseases and disorders of the nervous system including Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis
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November 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
As a nursing associate on a neurology ward, Hazel's work includes caring for patients who have diseases and disorders of the nervous system including Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
As we head into #NursingSupportWorkersDay, find out more about Hazel's role ⬇️
As we head into #NursingSupportWorkersDay, find out more about Hazel's role ⬇️
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RCN President Bejoy Sebastian, and RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger send a huge thank you to all nursing support workers ahead of tomorrow’s celebrations 💛
Find out how you can get involved this weekend #NursingSupportWorkersDay ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
Find out how you can get involved this weekend #NursingSupportWorkersDay ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
November 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian, and RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger send a huge thank you to all nursing support workers ahead of tomorrow’s celebrations 💛
Find out how you can get involved this weekend #NursingSupportWorkersDay ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
Find out how you can get involved this weekend #NursingSupportWorkersDay ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
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We will never forget how nursing staff and their patients were failed by those at the highest levels of government during the pandemic.
This report must mark a turning point in how health emergencies are responded to and how the voice of nursing must never be ignored again. #CovidInquiry
This report must mark a turning point in how health emergencies are responded to and how the voice of nursing must never be ignored again. #CovidInquiry
The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, has today published her second report.
Baroness Hallett is calling for the prompt and thorough implementation of 19 key recommendations.
Read about the report on the Inquiry's website 👇
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/
Baroness Hallett is calling for the prompt and thorough implementation of 19 key recommendations.
Read about the report on the Inquiry's website 👇
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/
November 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We will never forget how nursing staff and their patients were failed by those at the highest levels of government during the pandemic.
This report must mark a turning point in how health emergencies are responded to and how the voice of nursing must never be ignored again. #CovidInquiry
This report must mark a turning point in how health emergencies are responded to and how the voice of nursing must never be ignored again. #CovidInquiry
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“I can't imagine doing anything else.”
There's only two days until #NursingSupportWorkersDay!
We recently spoke to Benita, a team lead senior health care assistant, to hear what she loves about her work. 💛
Watch, share and find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
There's only two days until #NursingSupportWorkersDay!
We recently spoke to Benita, a team lead senior health care assistant, to hear what she loves about her work. 💛
Watch, share and find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
“I can't imagine doing anything else.”
There's only two days until #NursingSupportWorkersDay!
We recently spoke to Benita, a team lead senior health care assistant, to hear what she loves about her work. 💛
Watch, share and find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
There's only two days until #NursingSupportWorkersDay!
We recently spoke to Benita, a team lead senior health care assistant, to hear what she loves about her work. 💛
Watch, share and find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
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What a night! We’ve loved celebrating the incredible achievements of nursing staff in Wales.
Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors and congratulations again to our #WalesNOTY25 finalists for their incredible achievements.
Planning for #WalesNOTY26 starts tomorrow!
Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors and congratulations again to our #WalesNOTY25 finalists for their incredible achievements.
Planning for #WalesNOTY26 starts tomorrow!
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
What a night! We’ve loved celebrating the incredible achievements of nursing staff in Wales.
Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors and congratulations again to our #WalesNOTY25 finalists for their incredible achievements.
Planning for #WalesNOTY26 starts tomorrow!
Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors and congratulations again to our #WalesNOTY25 finalists for their incredible achievements.
Planning for #WalesNOTY26 starts tomorrow!
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🏳️⚧️It is Trans Day of Remembrance! We have so many resources available on providing quality, gender affirming care. Check out some of the research available through our catalogue:
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https://bit.ly/49NIf1F
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https://bit.ly/49NIf1F
November 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
🏳️⚧️It is Trans Day of Remembrance! We have so many resources available on providing quality, gender affirming care. Check out some of the research available through our catalogue:
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https://bit.ly/49NIf1F
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https://bit.ly/49NIf1F
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We’re seeking Council approval to consult on proposed changes to our education standards, aiming to strengthen practice learning for nursing and midwifery students.
Learn more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
Learn more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We’re seeking Council approval to consult on proposed changes to our education standards, aiming to strengthen practice learning for nursing and midwifery students.
Learn more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
Learn more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
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3 days to go! 💛
#NursingSupportWorkersDay is an opportunity to celebrate your colleagues and shine a light on the vital work done by nursing support workers across all settings.
Get involved this weekend, and tag us in your pictures 📸 https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
#NursingSupportWorkersDay is an opportunity to celebrate your colleagues and shine a light on the vital work done by nursing support workers across all settings.
Get involved this weekend, and tag us in your pictures 📸 https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
November 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
3 days to go! 💛
#NursingSupportWorkersDay is an opportunity to celebrate your colleagues and shine a light on the vital work done by nursing support workers across all settings.
Get involved this weekend, and tag us in your pictures 📸 https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
#NursingSupportWorkersDay is an opportunity to celebrate your colleagues and shine a light on the vital work done by nursing support workers across all settings.
Get involved this weekend, and tag us in your pictures 📸 https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
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Tonight is the night! We’re so excited to recognise the incredible work of our wonderful finalists. Stay tuned to find out who will be crowned RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2025 at our glittering #WalesNOTY25 Awards this evening.
November 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Tonight is the night! We’re so excited to recognise the incredible work of our wonderful finalists. Stay tuned to find out who will be crowned RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2025 at our glittering #WalesNOTY25 Awards this evening.
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🚨| Plans to double the Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying period from five to 10 years will only deepen uncertainty and financial hardship for internationally educated nursing staff.
Ministers must scrap these plans which will only worsen the staffing crisis and put patients at risk. ⬇️
Ministers must scrap these plans which will only worsen the staffing crisis and put patients at risk. ⬇️
Almost 50,000 nursing staff could leave UK under proposed new visa rules, RCN warns | News | Royal College of Nursing
We’re urging ministers to scrap plans to double the Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying period, which could deepen the staffing crisis and put patient care at risk
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November 20, 2025 at 8:50 AM
🚨| Plans to double the Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying period from five to 10 years will only deepen uncertainty and financial hardship for internationally educated nursing staff.
Ministers must scrap these plans which will only worsen the staffing crisis and put patients at risk. ⬇️
Ministers must scrap these plans which will only worsen the staffing crisis and put patients at risk. ⬇️
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“I don’t think people realise how much we actually do.”
Ahead of #NursingSupportWorkersDay, we spoke to Michelle about her role as a health care assistant, and the feeling of pride she has making a difference to patient care. 💛
Watch, share and get involved this weekend ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
Ahead of #NursingSupportWorkersDay, we spoke to Michelle about her role as a health care assistant, and the feeling of pride she has making a difference to patient care. 💛
Watch, share and get involved this weekend ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
November 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“I don’t think people realise how much we actually do.”
Ahead of #NursingSupportWorkersDay, we spoke to Michelle about her role as a health care assistant, and the feeling of pride she has making a difference to patient care. 💛
Watch, share and get involved this weekend ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
Ahead of #NursingSupportWorkersDay, we spoke to Michelle about her role as a health care assistant, and the feeling of pride she has making a difference to patient care. 💛
Watch, share and get involved this weekend ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
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Today is International Men's Day. Our latest research shows the barriers men face when trying to get healthcare. Check out what men told us about their experiences - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/report/2025-11-05/mens-health-how-improve-health-outcomes-knowledge-and-behaviours
November 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Today is International Men's Day. Our latest research shows the barriers men face when trying to get healthcare. Check out what men told us about their experiences - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/report/2025-11-05/mens-health-how-improve-health-outcomes-knowledge-and-behaviours
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Historic win for health care support workers in Wales: following sustained campaigning by RCN Wales, eligible HCSWs will be re-banded from band 2 to band 3, with backdated pay and Welsh government funding to support rollout across NHS Wales.
Full details and next steps ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i4vSjw
Full details and next steps ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i4vSjw
RCN secures landmark pay increase for nursing support workers in Wales | News | Royal College of Nursing
Thousands of health care support workers (HCSWs) across Wales are set to receive a pay increase following a historic agreement between trade unions, NHS employers and the Welsh Government.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Historic win for health care support workers in Wales: following sustained campaigning by RCN Wales, eligible HCSWs will be re-banded from band 2 to band 3, with backdated pay and Welsh government funding to support rollout across NHS Wales.
Full details and next steps ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i4vSjw
Full details and next steps ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i4vSjw
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Applications are now open for RCN Congress 2026 funded voting members.
As a voting member, you'll be able to vote on important debates, represent fellow members and help shape the work we take forward.
Send in your application by Sunday 7 December 2025. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress/
#RCN26
As a voting member, you'll be able to vote on important debates, represent fellow members and help shape the work we take forward.
Send in your application by Sunday 7 December 2025. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress/
#RCN26
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Applications are now open for RCN Congress 2026 funded voting members.
As a voting member, you'll be able to vote on important debates, represent fellow members and help shape the work we take forward.
Send in your application by Sunday 7 December 2025. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress/
#RCN26
As a voting member, you'll be able to vote on important debates, represent fellow members and help shape the work we take forward.
Send in your application by Sunday 7 December 2025. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress/
#RCN26
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Some of our digital services are impacted by the global Cloudfare outage. This includes ebook access.
November 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Some of our digital services are impacted by the global Cloudfare outage. This includes ebook access.
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Ahead of #NursingSupportWorkersDay, it was great to be out at Hairmyres Hospital in Lanarkshire this morning meeting some brilliant members for coffee and cake ☕ 🍰 🧁
Explore our top journal picks for nursing support workers: https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/news/journals-for-nsw
Explore our top journal picks for nursing support workers: https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/news/journals-for-nsw
November 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Ahead of #NursingSupportWorkersDay, it was great to be out at Hairmyres Hospital in Lanarkshire this morning meeting some brilliant members for coffee and cake ☕ 🍰 🧁
Explore our top journal picks for nursing support workers: https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/news/journals-for-nsw
Explore our top journal picks for nursing support workers: https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/news/journals-for-nsw
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"We don't work in silos, we work together collaboratively.”
Why should nursing staff care about global health?
Hear from RCN members on how international perspectives are shaping the future of nursing.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4p3Yc7Z
Why should nursing staff care about global health?
Hear from RCN members on how international perspectives are shaping the future of nursing.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4p3Yc7Z
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
"We don't work in silos, we work together collaboratively.”
Why should nursing staff care about global health?
Hear from RCN members on how international perspectives are shaping the future of nursing.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4p3Yc7Z
Why should nursing staff care about global health?
Hear from RCN members on how international perspectives are shaping the future of nursing.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4p3Yc7Z
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This week is National #SelfCareWeek.
Nursing is a demanding profession, and your wellbeing matters.
Head to our website to find practical tips and resources to help manage physical and emotional stress: https://bit.ly/4p9cp3z
Nursing is a demanding profession, and your wellbeing matters.
Head to our website to find practical tips and resources to help manage physical and emotional stress: https://bit.ly/4p9cp3z
November 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This week is National #SelfCareWeek.
Nursing is a demanding profession, and your wellbeing matters.
Head to our website to find practical tips and resources to help manage physical and emotional stress: https://bit.ly/4p9cp3z
Nursing is a demanding profession, and your wellbeing matters.
Head to our website to find practical tips and resources to help manage physical and emotional stress: https://bit.ly/4p9cp3z
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We want to know what you think 💭
Have your say and help shape your RCN libraries. As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of 5 x £30 M&S vouchers. It takes less than 10 minutes.
🔗 https://surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/LZZNOS
Have your say and help shape your RCN libraries. As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of 5 x £30 M&S vouchers. It takes less than 10 minutes.
🔗 https://surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/LZZNOS
November 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We want to know what you think 💭
Have your say and help shape your RCN libraries. As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of 5 x £30 M&S vouchers. It takes less than 10 minutes.
🔗 https://surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/LZZNOS
Have your say and help shape your RCN libraries. As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of 5 x £30 M&S vouchers. It takes less than 10 minutes.
🔗 https://surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/LZZNOS
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Nursing staff are having nightmares and panic attacks due to staff shortages, with stress as the leading cause of illness hitting an eight-year high.
These are just some of the findings revealed in our Employment Survey.
We're calling for urgent investment to grow the workforce ⬇️
These are just some of the findings revealed in our Employment Survey.
We're calling for urgent investment to grow the workforce ⬇️
RCN warns of workforce shortages causing nightmares and panic attacks | News | Royal College of Nursing
We’re calling for urgent investment to grow the workforce after an RCN survey reveals nursing staff's stress levels have hit an eight-year high
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November 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Nursing staff are having nightmares and panic attacks due to staff shortages, with stress as the leading cause of illness hitting an eight-year high.
These are just some of the findings revealed in our Employment Survey.
We're calling for urgent investment to grow the workforce ⬇️
These are just some of the findings revealed in our Employment Survey.
We're calling for urgent investment to grow the workforce ⬇️
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In 2024 we supported over 700 individuals and organisations with grants for hardship, education and research totalling over one million pounds.
As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, we're proud of the impact we’ve made – and inspired by the work still to come.
Read our impact report bit.ly/46j2lPa
As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, we're proud of the impact we’ve made – and inspired by the work still to come.
Read our impact report bit.ly/46j2lPa
November 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
In 2024 we supported over 700 individuals and organisations with grants for hardship, education and research totalling over one million pounds.
As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, we're proud of the impact we’ve made – and inspired by the work still to come.
Read our impact report bit.ly/46j2lPa
As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, we're proud of the impact we’ve made – and inspired by the work still to come.
Read our impact report bit.ly/46j2lPa
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📚✨ On International Students’ Day, we’re celebrating everyone studying to become a nurse, midwife or nursing associate.
Whether you’re learning in lectures, building skills on placement or developing your professional judgement, your dedication is helping shape the future of safe, effective care 💙
Whether you’re learning in lectures, building skills on placement or developing your professional judgement, your dedication is helping shape the future of safe, effective care 💙
November 17, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📚✨ On International Students’ Day, we’re celebrating everyone studying to become a nurse, midwife or nursing associate.
Whether you’re learning in lectures, building skills on placement or developing your professional judgement, your dedication is helping shape the future of safe, effective care 💙
Whether you’re learning in lectures, building skills on placement or developing your professional judgement, your dedication is helping shape the future of safe, effective care 💙