Sharon White, OBE #NURSESKY
@sharonwhiteobe.bsky.social
Retired CEO, SAPHNA.
Striving to promote, prevent and protect the health and wellbeing of children through the provision of an adequately resourced expert school nursing workforce.
Contact via https://sharonwhite.co
Striving to promote, prevent and protect the health and wellbeing of children through the provision of an adequately resourced expert school nursing workforce.
Contact via https://sharonwhite.co
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Lordy, Adolescence is good. Haven't seen state-of-the-nation drama like this for a long time.
March 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Lordy, Adolescence is good. Haven't seen state-of-the-nation drama like this for a long time.
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"Hospital staff are scrambling with damage control efforts implementing emergency masking policies and giving babies as young as 3 days old injections of immunoglobulin, an antibody that helps their fragile immune system try to fight off #measles."
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Newborn babies exposed to measles in Texas hospital
Infants barely three days old are receiving antibody injections to help protect against the virus. Nearly 300 cases have been reported in the outbreak.
www.nbcnews.com
March 15, 2025 at 3:10 AM
"Hospital staff are scrambling with damage control efforts implementing emergency masking policies and giving babies as young as 3 days old injections of immunoglobulin, an antibody that helps their fragile immune system try to fight off #measles."
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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New opinion piece in @bmj.com on the £200m uplift in the 2025/26 local authority public health grant allocation: is it really enough to shift the dial on prevention and public health?
tl,dr: No, it's not. Yet.
More here 👇
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
And some charts / stats in the thread below.
tl,dr: No, it's not. Yet.
More here 👇
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
And some charts / stats in the thread below.
March 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
New opinion piece in @bmj.com on the £200m uplift in the 2025/26 local authority public health grant allocation: is it really enough to shift the dial on prevention and public health?
tl,dr: No, it's not. Yet.
More here 👇
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
And some charts / stats in the thread below.
tl,dr: No, it's not. Yet.
More here 👇
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
And some charts / stats in the thread below.
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We are delighted to reveal our exciting news: we have changed our name and are now known officially as The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing!
Find out more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
March 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
We are delighted to reveal our exciting news: we have changed our name and are now known officially as The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing!
Find out more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Brilliant working with expert Project lead Kirit Sehmbi to raise awareness #YoungCarers in communities where #Communitynurses are often only professional involved & ideally placed to identify & support #YoungCarersActionDay @dramandayoung.bsky.social @shutcake.bsky.social @andymcgowan.bsky.social
To mark Young Carers Action Day we’ve got another brilliant blog. The QNI’s Homeless & Inclusion Health Project Lead Kirit Sehmbi has highlighted the experiences of Young Carers from marginalised populations and explains how community nurses can raise awareness.
👉 qni.org.uk/who-cares-th...
👉 qni.org.uk/who-cares-th...
Who Cares? The Hidden Young Carers in Marginalised Populations - The Queen's Nursing Institute
The QNI's Homeless & Inclusion Health Lead highlights the hidden young carers in marginalised populations.
qni.org.uk
March 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Brilliant working with expert Project lead Kirit Sehmbi to raise awareness #YoungCarers in communities where #Communitynurses are often only professional involved & ideally placed to identify & support #YoungCarersActionDay @dramandayoung.bsky.social @shutcake.bsky.social @andymcgowan.bsky.social
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The availability of youth services can have a significant impact on the lives of young people, especially in rural areas like South Norfolk.
This Government has launched a national survey asking about young people’s needs, challenges and priorities to develop the National Youth Strategy.
This Government has launched a national survey asking about young people’s needs, challenges and priorities to develop the National Youth Strategy.
March 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The availability of youth services can have a significant impact on the lives of young people, especially in rural areas like South Norfolk.
This Government has launched a national survey asking about young people’s needs, challenges and priorities to develop the National Youth Strategy.
This Government has launched a national survey asking about young people’s needs, challenges and priorities to develop the National Youth Strategy.
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#Blog 👇 👇 with slides and audio.
My daughter was 14 when she developed #LongCovid & is now 19 with #LongCovid
All the treatment and support she has received has been private & at great cost.
We must do better for children with #LongCovid
#LongCovidKids
www.bmj.com/content/386/....
My daughter was 14 when she developed #LongCovid & is now 19 with #LongCovid
All the treatment and support she has received has been private & at great cost.
We must do better for children with #LongCovid
#LongCovidKids
www.bmj.com/content/386/....
January 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
#Blog 👇 👇 with slides and audio.
My daughter was 14 when she developed #LongCovid & is now 19 with #LongCovid
All the treatment and support she has received has been private & at great cost.
We must do better for children with #LongCovid
#LongCovidKids
www.bmj.com/content/386/....
My daughter was 14 when she developed #LongCovid & is now 19 with #LongCovid
All the treatment and support she has received has been private & at great cost.
We must do better for children with #LongCovid
#LongCovidKids
www.bmj.com/content/386/....
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Mumps: factsheet on nursing childhood infectious diseases
Part of a collection on childhood infections, this factsheet helps nurses identify and manage mumps. #nursing #mumps #children #childhealth #nurses #infectiousdiseases #healthcare #paediatrics #factsheet
www.nursingtimes.net/public-healt...
Part of a collection on childhood infections, this factsheet helps nurses identify and manage mumps. #nursing #mumps #children #childhealth #nurses #infectiousdiseases #healthcare #paediatrics #factsheet
www.nursingtimes.net/public-healt...
Mumps: factsheet on nursing childhood infectious diseases | Nursing Times
Mumps is a preventable childhood disease. This factsheet explains the condition and how nurses can detect and manage it.
www.nursingtimes.net
March 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Mumps: factsheet on nursing childhood infectious diseases
Part of a collection on childhood infections, this factsheet helps nurses identify and manage mumps. #nursing #mumps #children #childhealth #nurses #infectiousdiseases #healthcare #paediatrics #factsheet
www.nursingtimes.net/public-healt...
Part of a collection on childhood infections, this factsheet helps nurses identify and manage mumps. #nursing #mumps #children #childhealth #nurses #infectiousdiseases #healthcare #paediatrics #factsheet
www.nursingtimes.net/public-healt...
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Substantial work needed to improve family group conference data
National data collection launched to address gaps revealed by study, ahead of implementation of duty on councils to offer FGC-style services to families facing care proceedings
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/03/07/s...
National data collection launched to address gaps revealed by study, ahead of implementation of duty on councils to offer FGC-style services to families facing care proceedings
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/03/07/s...
'Substantial work' needed to improve family group conference data, study finds - Community Care
National family group conferences data collection launched to address gaps, ahead of implementation of duty on councils to offer FGC-type services
www.communitycare.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Substantial work needed to improve family group conference data
National data collection launched to address gaps revealed by study, ahead of implementation of duty on councils to offer FGC-style services to families facing care proceedings
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/03/07/s...
National data collection launched to address gaps revealed by study, ahead of implementation of duty on councils to offer FGC-style services to families facing care proceedings
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/03/07/s...
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‘DRs in London have successfully restored a sense of smell and taste in patients who lost it due to long Covid with pioneering surgery that expands their nasal airways to kickstart their recovery.
About six in every 100 people who get Covid develop long Covid’
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
About six in every 100 people who get Covid develop long Covid’
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
March 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
‘DRs in London have successfully restored a sense of smell and taste in patients who lost it due to long Covid with pioneering surgery that expands their nasal airways to kickstart their recovery.
About six in every 100 people who get Covid develop long Covid’
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
About six in every 100 people who get Covid develop long Covid’
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Woman kidnapped as a toddler in the US 25 years ago found alive in Mexico
Woman kidnapped as a toddler in the US 25 years ago found alive in Mexico
Andrea Michelle Reyes was two when her mother took her from her father in Connecticut and fled the country
A woman who was abducted in Connecticut as a toddler has been found alive 25 years later in Mexico.
Andrea Michelle Reyes was two years old when…
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Woman kidnapped as a toddler in the US 25 years ago found alive in Mexico
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6 days! 1st year raising awareness #youngcarers & promoting #YoungCarersActionDay on @bsky.app who else is? Today seized opportunity during @theqni.bsky.social workshop on PM. Let’s all seize the moment & spread the word! @andymcgowan.bsky.social
@sharonwhiteobe.bsky.social @shutcake.bsky.social
@sharonwhiteobe.bsky.social @shutcake.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
6 days! 1st year raising awareness #youngcarers & promoting #YoungCarersActionDay on @bsky.app who else is? Today seized opportunity during @theqni.bsky.social workshop on PM. Let’s all seize the moment & spread the word! @andymcgowan.bsky.social
@sharonwhiteobe.bsky.social @shutcake.bsky.social
@sharonwhiteobe.bsky.social @shutcake.bsky.social
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Thank you and yes most certainly big shoes to fill. I will do my very best and I know I have amazing colleagues who will support me and of course the amazing team at the QNI 😊
March 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Thank you and yes most certainly big shoes to fill. I will do my very best and I know I have amazing colleagues who will support me and of course the amazing team at the QNI 😊
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Schools to trial social media blackout scheme www.bbc.com/news/article...
Three Surrey schools to trial social media blackout scheme
Three secondary schools in Surrey want pupils to reduce phone use in a bid to improve their health.
www.bbc.com
March 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Schools to trial social media blackout scheme www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Excited to be heading to London to meet this years @theqni.bsky.social Community Nurse Innovation Programme (CNIP) project leads & co leads with @dramandayoung.bsky.social Two packed days of workshops & inspiring speakers. qni.org.uk/explore-qni/... #nurseledinnovation @crystaloldman.bsky.social
Funded projects led by nurses working in the community
The QNI works with partner organisations to deliver nurse-led innovation projects in the community in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
qni.org.uk
March 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Excited to be heading to London to meet this years @theqni.bsky.social Community Nurse Innovation Programme (CNIP) project leads & co leads with @dramandayoung.bsky.social Two packed days of workshops & inspiring speakers. qni.org.uk/explore-qni/... #nurseledinnovation @crystaloldman.bsky.social
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👓👇🎂🎉 #Aberlour150
It’s our birthday!!🎉🎉
Today we’re celebrating 150 years of Aberlour with all our incredible children, young people, families, and staff across Scotland🥳
Happy 150th Birthday Aberlour! 🎂
#Aberlour150 #AberlourChildrensCharity
Today we’re celebrating 150 years of Aberlour with all our incredible children, young people, families, and staff across Scotland🥳
Happy 150th Birthday Aberlour! 🎂
#Aberlour150 #AberlourChildrensCharity
March 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
👓👇🎂🎉 #Aberlour150
@stephlawrence.bsky.social huge congrats on being appointed CEO @theqni.bsky.social 👏👏👏 Big shoes to fill following the indomitable @crystaloldman.bsky.social but know you’ll do a fab job. Crystal and I will watch keenly from our ‘preferment’!
March 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
@stephlawrence.bsky.social huge congrats on being appointed CEO @theqni.bsky.social 👏👏👏 Big shoes to fill following the indomitable @crystaloldman.bsky.social but know you’ll do a fab job. Crystal and I will watch keenly from our ‘preferment’!
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Gorgeous St David’s Day 🏴morning at Fountains Abbey #Parkrun - lovely surprise to see @smithjax.bsky.social there too 😊 #loveparkrun Happy St David’s Day family and friends 🏴
@pauls-h.bsky.social @kathevans2.bsky.social
@pauls-h.bsky.social @kathevans2.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Gorgeous St David’s Day 🏴morning at Fountains Abbey #Parkrun - lovely surprise to see @smithjax.bsky.social there too 😊 #loveparkrun Happy St David’s Day family and friends 🏴
@pauls-h.bsky.social @kathevans2.bsky.social
@pauls-h.bsky.social @kathevans2.bsky.social
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Listened back to our Lisa Witherden on BBC Radio 4 Women’s Hour sharing @childrenssociety.bsky.social new partnership with Chicken Cottage - working together to prevent child exploitation
February 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Listened back to our Lisa Witherden on BBC Radio 4 Women’s Hour sharing @childrenssociety.bsky.social new partnership with Chicken Cottage - working together to prevent child exploitation
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I’ve written a report on the importance of health visiting and why we need to urgently fund the service to support parents like myself. You can take a read by clicking the report link within my Linktree profile: linktr.ee/leanne_howlett
@leanne_howlett | Linktree
Linktree. Make your link do more.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I’ve written a report on the importance of health visiting and why we need to urgently fund the service to support parents like myself. You can take a read by clicking the report link within my Linktree profile: linktr.ee/leanne_howlett
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Insightful @CYP conference exploring school exclusion switching the dial to be inclusive to ALL. ⬆️ no of #YoungCarers concerning. #health #wellbeing ALL #CYP & professionals critical to attendance & system working 🔑 to success #SchoolNurseInEverySchool @theqni.bsky.social @sharonwhiteobe.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Insightful @CYP conference exploring school exclusion switching the dial to be inclusive to ALL. ⬆️ no of #YoungCarers concerning. #health #wellbeing ALL #CYP & professionals critical to attendance & system working 🔑 to success #SchoolNurseInEverySchool @theqni.bsky.social @sharonwhiteobe.bsky.social
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Do you work with or know children and young people? Do you know it’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek ? Check out and share these free resources www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/resources/ @theqni.bsky.social @kathevans2.bsky.social @becksbdaniels.bsky.social @sharonwhiteobe.bsky.social
Resources and activities for Children's Mental Health Week
Take a look at all our resources activities for schools and families, as well as resources to help you fundraise and take part in the week!
www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk
February 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Do you work with or know children and young people? Do you know it’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek ? Check out and share these free resources www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/resources/ @theqni.bsky.social @kathevans2.bsky.social @becksbdaniels.bsky.social @sharonwhiteobe.bsky.social
She Believed She Could So She Did!
Thank you Kenny Gibson NHSE for the tapestry which adorns my office wall & has fed my professional soul each & every day since you sent it. Evert stitch full of the power and compassion of you & Phil 😍#retirement
#schoolnursing
Thank you Kenny Gibson NHSE for the tapestry which adorns my office wall & has fed my professional soul each & every day since you sent it. Evert stitch full of the power and compassion of you & Phil 😍#retirement
#schoolnursing
January 31, 2025 at 10:27 PM
She Believed She Could So She Did!
Thank you Kenny Gibson NHSE for the tapestry which adorns my office wall & has fed my professional soul each & every day since you sent it. Evert stitch full of the power and compassion of you & Phil 😍#retirement
#schoolnursing
Thank you Kenny Gibson NHSE for the tapestry which adorns my office wall & has fed my professional soul each & every day since you sent it. Evert stitch full of the power and compassion of you & Phil 😍#retirement
#schoolnursing
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Congratulations on your well deserved retirement. You have been a steadfast champion for CYP and families and school nurse professionals. You will be missed but your wonderful legacy remains
January 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved retirement. You have been a steadfast champion for CYP and families and school nurse professionals. You will be missed but your wonderful legacy remains