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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 16h

Sheila McGovern talks about bias & racism, & suggests it's better to get it wrong than to not talk about it at all

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Thoughts? @calvinmoorley.bsky.social @debrae.bsky.social @chifundostubbs.bsky.social @camillecronin.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social

The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 8d

Knowing Self.
Sheila McGovern

Sheila has guest edited our newsletter this week. Sheila considers culture change and how important 'knowing self' is as a starting point for culture change. She also shares different ways we can use to increase our knowledge about self.

www.fons.org/blogs/knowin...

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 14d

Wanted to share that the Markel 3rd Sector Awards are
currently open for nominations. These awards
celebrate the passion and dedication of the non-profit
care and support sector.

Nominations close Friday 7 November so check it out...
www.caremanagementmatters.co.uk/3rd-sector-c...

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 15d

Meet the new participants!

The 2025-2026 cohort of Person-centred Cultures
Development Programme started a couple of weeks
ago.

Giselle Cope, the programme director/facilitator, had a
wonderful couple of days alongside this group of
incredibly inspirational nurses.

www.fons.org/programmes-d...

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 21d

If you would like to learn more about Inclusion in Action, visit our website: dancesyndrome.co.uk/inclusion-wo...

Thank you so much to our partners at @fonscharity.bsky.social for supporting this project

Inclusion Workshops | DanceSyndrome

DanceSyndrome delivers two different types of inclusion workshops. They can be delivered to people from a range of professional backgrounds.

dancesyndrome.co.uk

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 21d

A great opportunity 👇

The Churchill Fellowship @churchillfship.bsky.social · Sep 2

“Anyone thinking of applying, I would say just do it.” –
@alcoates.bsky.social

Applications for the Churchill Fellowship are now OPEN!

Apply by 4 November and turn your passion into action: churchillfellowship.org/become-a-fel...

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 22d

Delighted to share this poem from Michelle Powell, written with just a week left on placement in her RNLD Degree Apprenticeship at NTU.
'embodies a holistic experience of life' says @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social
www.fons.org/blogs/so-nea...
#LDNursing #Person-centredness

So nearly a nurse - Foundation of Nursing Studies

In her last week of placement, Michelle Powell shared her reflections on becoming a nurse and all that she has learnt

www.fons.org

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 22d

The ASC nurses are such an inspiring, holistic group of nurses and we are honoured to be with you in the sector

Louise Keane @louisekeane84.bsky.social · 23d

@scnacs.bsky.social @nursingtimes.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @fonscharity.bsky.social @skillsforcare.bsky.social great day judging the nursing times #adultsocialcare #nursingawards what a pleasure to meet so many inspirational ASC nurses. Looking forward to seeing you at the awards.

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 22d

If you want to know what a programme is really like, best to ask the people who have done it!

www.fons.org/news/you-are...

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 28d

The 2025-26 cohort of Person-centred Cultures Development Programme started this week! When we asked last year's group to send a message to the new participants, this is what they said!
www.fons.org/programmes-d...

@cathyf-p.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social @suetranka.bsky.social

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 28d

It's great to be working with you on this programme!

DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 28d

Peter & Eve had a wonderful day yesterday, co-delivering our Inclusion in Action workshops to front line Ward Managers as part of our partnership with @fonscharity.bsky.social Fabulous engagement, great discussions & some practical actions to take forward!

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The Churchill Fellowship @churchillfship.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thinking about applying for a Churchill Fellowship? ✨

Join our Online Fellowship Showcase on 15 Sept to hear from Fellows about their journeys – from applying, to learning overseas or online, to creating impact in the UK.

🔗 Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-fel...

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Just a Care Home Girl @justacarehomeg1.bsky.social · Sep 2

Speaking to a man in the #carehome, telling him how I got smiles & patter from his mum that morning, he told me she was always angry or silent to him now. My well meant account didn't offer him comfort, it cut deep. It made me think back to a similar time with my nanna #dementia

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Dr Ben Bowers @drbenbowers.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our 'must read' poem on a family carers experience of dying and injectable medication care at home - a powerful experimental research piece written with Bella, public contributor. Please help share!

Paper here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

@theqicn.bsky.social @hattierocket.bsky.social

Sorted: an experimental interpretive poetry piece on injectable medications care at the end of life - Bella Madden, Ben Bowers, 2025

journals.sagepub.com

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · Aug 20

The RCN Library and Museum is looking for objects, photographs and personal stories to feature in our upcoming exhibition on migration and nursing.

Find out more and get in touch: buff.ly/nxxvo9Q

(Image: International School Students outside the Royal College of Nursing, 1957, RCN Archive)

A group of roughly 50, mostly women, International School Students standing outside the Royal College of Nursing entrance on Henrietta Place. There are two text bubbles overlaid - the larger, blue one reads 'Migration Exhibition Callout' and the smaller, red one reads 'Share your stories & objects'.

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · Aug 20

Looking forward to hearing what comes out of this - it's a juxtaposition of ideas that we need to get our heads around #Personcentredness #DigitalTechnologies

Please keep us posted!

Brendan McCormack @profbrendan.bsky.social · Aug 19

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thanks to Jenny Halse for telling us about Diamond Moments: those defining moments that embody for you the very best of nursing practice

www.fons.org/blogs/diamon...

Such a positive approach to reflection & career planning

Thoughts?

@mrsbosanquet.bsky.social @suetranka.bsky.social

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · Aug 4

Absolutely! restorative clinical supervision is vital to support individuals and develop resilient systems - it's not the responsibility of the individual to 'bounce back'!

Charlie Jones @charliepsych.bsky.social · Aug 4

The way I see it- the foundation for healthcare should be a person being alongside another person, & a process of listening/understanding. This involves regularly facing human pain & distress, so having in place some kind of supportive structure (eg 'clinical supervision') is really important.

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · Jul 31

We were delighted to work with the UKHSA PNAs. The programme really helped them to build on & consolidate the knowledge, skills & confidence they gained through the PNA module, enabling them to return to practice & foster spaces & relationships with colleagues to facilitate learning & development

The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · Jul 30

Take a look at this Final Evaluation Report for the UKHSA prog to support the development of PNA facilitation skills

www.fons.org/news/develop...
Fantastic learning around developing knowledge, skills & confidence

@mrsbosanquet.bsky.social ‪@ukhsa.bsky.social @nursingtimes.bsky.social‬

Picture shows the logos of the Foundation of Nursing Studies and the UK Health Security Agency and the Critical Allies model, created by Dr Michele Hardiman

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Just a Care Home Girl @justacarehomeg1.bsky.social · Jul 29

Join me at Nursing Live- the UK's prestigious nursing event.
I am proud to be speaking alongside presentations on professional development and personal wellbeing.
To discover how the FREE event can earn up to 16 hours of CPD go to invt.io/1bxbms36mes

I'm speaking at Nursing Live 2025, join me

Register now

invt.io

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · Jul 23

Delighted to share a blog from Lexi Sandham about how nurses have helped her find her ikigai, her sense of purpose & fulfilment, both from her #CysticFibrosis perspective & now working at @fonscharity.bsky.social

www.fons.org/blogs/from-r...

@cysticfibrosis.org.uk @bonnellfoundation.bsky.social

Screen shot of Lexi's blog with her picture and the first paragraphs

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Just a Care Home Girl @justacarehomeg1.bsky.social · Jul 23

Home vs home...'home' is where you feel safe, known & loved. A #carehome supports this too—with help, structure & community. The difference? Maybe just who's around you, what's around you. People shape the meaning of home. Shared values make it feel real.
Share your thoughts 🤔

a woman with a blue bow in her hair is standing next to another woman and says there 's no place like home .

ALT: a woman with a blue bow in her hair is standing next to another woman and says there 's no place like home .

media.tenor.com

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · Jul 8

The nursing workforce has an important role to play in creating inclusive health care settings and creating a fairer society for all.

Explore clinical resources, magazine features, blogs and more on our website.

#PrideInNursing 🌈

Pride In Nursing | Campaigns | Royal College of Nursing

Find out how you can work with us to promote equality of opportunity for LGBTQ+ staff and patients and raise awareness.

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Hospice UK @hospiceuk.bsky.social · Jul 10

We're in Manchester for the sold-out event of the week... yes that's right, the Hospice UK Fundraising Leaders Conference!

Drop by our stand to find out if you're making the most of your Hospice UK membership (and grab a couple of freebies!) We'd love to chat 🧡

#HospiceIGLeaders

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