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RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 1d

1/2 Reminder - the RCN Foundation Amin Abdullah Grant closes at 5pm on Friday.

Vanessa received funding to develop a Well-being Day for internationally educated nurse (IEN) preceptees who have recently transitioned to being a UK registered nurse.

Funding available for a Postdoctoral Bridging Research Fellowship | RCN Foundation

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 6d

2/2 The Fellowship will support early career nursing/midwifery researchers to make the transition from a practice-based nurse, midwife or lecturer to early career researcher.

Find out more and apply by 5pm on 7 November
bit.ly/4gOpUmg

The Fellowship will support a postdoctoral nurse or midwife researcher to undertake a nursing/midwifery led research study.

Michelle Cox RCN Foundation Anti-Racism Award | RCN Foundation

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 6d

1/2 The RCN Foundation Postdoctoral Bridging Research Fellowship offers funding of up to £15,000 for an early career nurse or midwife researcher who has completed their doctorate within the previous 24 months.

#EarlyCareerResearch #PostdoctoralFellowship #NursingResearch #MidwiferyResearch

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RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 7d

Do you want to improve the wellbeing of nurses in your workplace? Apply for the Amin Abdullah RCN Foundation grant.

✔️Open to registered nurses across the UK
✔️Grants of up to £1000 available
✔️Applications close on 10 October
▶️ bit.ly/3IaoPsf

#Nursing #Wellbeing #Grant

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 8d

2/2 This is open to RCN members only and applications close on 31 October.

Do you want me to make a positive difference in your workplace? Find out more and apply bit.ly/4eAf2X0

Applications are open from 1 October and close at 5pm on 31 October.

RCN Foundation awarded prestigious Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Award | RCN Foundation

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 8d

1/2 We’re pleased to open the Michelle Cox RCN Foundation Anti-Racism Award for its third year during #BlackHistoryMonth.

This is an annual award which will support a nurse or midwifery-led project aiming to oppose racism and promote racial equality within nursing and midwifery ✊

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RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 9d

2/2 We were nominated by RCN Foundation Chair in Adult Social Care Nursing, Professor Claire Pryor, and Professor Vanessa Heaslip, Professor of Nursing and Healthcare Equity University of Salford, in recognition of or our commitment to adult social care nursing since 2013.

Read more bit.ly/4gMWWDf

We’re delighted to have been recognised by Professor Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, for our contributions to adult social care nursing.

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 9d

1/2 Following our Annual Lecture last Monday, we were delighted to be presented by Professor Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, with a Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Team Award.

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 10d

Don't miss the nursing event of the year, packed with educational CPD seminars, exhibitors and lots of well-being activities!

📆 5-6 November
📍 NEC, Birmingham

Take a look at the event programme and book your free ticket bit.ly/4oC1NLp

#nursinglive2025 #yourtimetothrive

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 13d

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

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 14d

Funding up to £30,000 available for Registered Nurses Learning Disability to undertake a research project to address health inequality and enhance health related quality of life outcomes for people with a learning disability in Northern Ireland.

🗓️ Apply by 29 Oct
👉 bit.ly/469ibvF

#LDNursing

RCN Foundation partners with charity DKMS | RCN Foundation

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 15d

2/2 Allison, a Haematology Nurse Practitioner at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, was awarded funding to undertake a Lymphoma Management course. Read more about the impact of the grant Allison received and our partnership with DKMS bit.ly/3B33sVP

#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

To mark World Cancer Day, we’re proud to announce our partnership with DKMS UK and support nurses in the fight against blood cancer.

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 15d

1/2 In 2023 DKMS generously donated £30K to create a 3-year education grant for UK nurses working in or wishing to study oncology and haematology.

Since then, we’ve awarded 18 grants to nurses wishing to further their knowledge and continue the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders.

“Compassion is the most important intervention we have available to us in healthcare.” | RCN Foundation

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 16d

3/3 As Professor Charlotte McArdle put it, nurses make up 2% of the population in England - that’s a huge voice that can make an undoubted difference.

Unable to attend the Annual Lecture? Watch the recording
bit.ly/3I1g8QO

On 22 September we held our Annual Lecture where Professor Michael West CBE presented on Compassionate Leadership.

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 16d

2/3 ...as well as panel members Adedayo and Jenita for sharing their experiences as newly qualified nurses.

It’s important to understand that compassion is not just what we show to others, but what we can show to ourselves.

#CompassionateLeadership

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 16d

1/3 A brilliant and thought-provoking evening at our #AnnualLecture2025 last night thanks to our incredible panel and audience.

A huge thank you to Professor Michael West CBE for his presentation and invaluable insight surrounding Compassionate Leadership....

Leading with Compassion in a Ruthless World: Good Luck with That! | RCN Foundation

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 17d

2/2 For anyone not able to attend in person, the event will be live streamed from 5:15pm. For more information, visit 👇
bit.ly/3I1g8QO

#AnnualLecture2025 #CompassionateLeadership

Join us on 22 September for this year’s Annual Lecture, with keynote speaker Professor Michael West.

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 17d

1/2 This evening we’re hosting our annual lecture: Leading with Compassion in a Ruthless World: Good Luck with That!

The lecture will explore one of the most urgent & complex challenges facing the health & care workforce: how do we lead with compassion in environments that often feel anything but?

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 20d

📢Reminder: education grant applications close on Monday at 5pm.

Want to apply for one of our educational grants but not got around to it yet? You don’t have long left - apply now! 👇
bit.ly/3LOBroe

#nursing #midwifery #healthcaresupportworker #UKnurse #grant #education #careerdevelopment

Apply for the RCN Foundation Amin Abdullah Grant | RCN Foundation

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 21d

2/2 "The project hopes to raise awareness of bullying behaviour and increase reporting rates. These changes hope to create a positive culture where nurses feel more competent and confident in reporting or intervening in instances of bullying."

Read more about Caroline’s project bit.ly/3IaoPsf

This grant for research into nurse wellbeing is open for applications until 10 October.

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 21d

1/2 Caroline was awarded the RCN Foundation Amin Abdullah Grant to pilot an anti-bullying workshop education model designed for implementation in both undergraduate nursing education and continuing professional development for registered nurses.

#Nursing #Wellbeing #Grant

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RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 22d

Funding of up to £30,000 is available for Registered Nurses Learning Disability (RNLDs) to undertake a research project to address health inequality and enhance health related quality of life outcomes for people with a learning disability in Northern Ireland.

🗓️ Apply by 29 Oct
👉 bit.ly/469ibvF

RCN Foundation LV= Education Grant | RCN Foundation

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 23d

2/2 The grant enabled Emma to advance her professional development and provide more advanced psychological support, influencing her team’s holistic approach to patient care.

If you’re thinking of taking a course to support your professional development, find out more and apply bit.ly/47RCU50

The RCN Foundation LV= Education Grant supports the education and training of healthcare support workers.

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 23d

1/2 Emma is a Macmillan Colorectal Cancer Care Coordinator and was awarded an RCN Foundation LV= Education Grant.

Observing the significant mental health impact of cancer on patients, Emma received a grant to pursue a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills.

#Education #Partnership #HCSWGrant