Helen Donovan QN (She/Her)
@helendon-rn.bsky.social
Independent nurse consultant, passionate about public health nursing, vaccination, etc... Queen' Nurse, Chair Self-Care forum.
Posts are my own.
Posts are my own.
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It's #Stoptober - a great time to focus on #quitting smoking, whether cigarettes or vapes visit your pharmacy for advice. It's also worth understanding the sneaky "tricks" of the tobacco industry to get people hooked, according to @who.int @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
It's #Stoptober - a great time to focus on #quitting smoking, whether cigarettes or vapes visit your pharmacy for advice. It's also worth understanding the sneaky "tricks" of the tobacco industry to get people hooked, according to @who.int @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
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It’s #BackCareAwarenessWeek and #FridayFactSheet time! Back pain is more common than you think - affecting 8 in 10 of us at some point in our lives, so let’s care for our backs. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @thecsp.bsky.social @physiopoduk.bsky.social @shelleymoseley.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
It’s #BackCareAwarenessWeek and #FridayFactSheet time! Back pain is more common than you think - affecting 8 in 10 of us at some point in our lives, so let’s care for our backs. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @thecsp.bsky.social @physiopoduk.bsky.social @shelleymoseley.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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It's #HealthLiteracyMonth & here is a new poster from our LSCS study which highlights a lack of understanding of basic NHS advice. Teaching children health ed early can help increase health literacy levels. bit.ly/4o8PvsK @shelleymoseley.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It's #HealthLiteracyMonth & here is a new poster from our LSCS study which highlights a lack of understanding of basic NHS advice. Teaching children health ed early can help increase health literacy levels. bit.ly/4o8PvsK @shelleymoseley.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
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October is #healthliteracymonth. Health literacy is the knowledge, skills, understanding & confidence to use health info. Poor health literacy directly impacts health outcomes. @pharmacistdaz.uk @pharmrj.pharmsky.app @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
October is #healthliteracymonth. Health literacy is the knowledge, skills, understanding & confidence to use health info. Poor health literacy directly impacts health outcomes. @pharmacistdaz.uk @pharmrj.pharmsky.app @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social
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It's #WorldPharmacistsDay - which should probably be #WorldPharmacyTeamsDay! Our pharmacies are #invaluable health hubs on the high street serving communities with a range of advice and services. @adewilliams.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @pharmayci.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It's #WorldPharmacistsDay - which should probably be #WorldPharmacyTeamsDay! Our pharmacies are #invaluable health hubs on the high street serving communities with a range of advice and services. @adewilliams.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @pharmayci.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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29 September was #heartday and coronary heart disease - CHD - is the leading cause of death worldwide and yet it is largely preventable. Here are some more worrying statistics about #CHD from @thebhf.bsky.social. @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
29 September was #heartday and coronary heart disease - CHD - is the leading cause of death worldwide and yet it is largely preventable. Here are some more worrying statistics about #CHD from @thebhf.bsky.social. @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social
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Great blog by @helendon-rn.bsky.social rallying those working in health to see #SelfCareWeek as a national opportunity to empower communities for better health. Read the blog here bit.ly/47GGzG3 @adewilliams.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @nurseeverafter.bsky.social @firogers3.bsky.social
Self-Care Week 2025 is coming
National Self-Care Week (17-23 November 2025) is a campaign designed to inspire and empower people to take charge of their own physical and mental wellbeing. Led by the Self Care Forum, it’s an awaren...
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September 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Great blog by @helendon-rn.bsky.social rallying those working in health to see #SelfCareWeek as a national opportunity to empower communities for better health. Read the blog here bit.ly/47GGzG3 @adewilliams.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @nurseeverafter.bsky.social @firogers3.bsky.social
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It's #eczemaawarenessweek so our #FridayFactSheet is our #eczema resource. Eczema can start in childhood, it can come and go. 60% of children are clear of it by aged 11. Although some people have it for life. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @eczemasupport.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
It's #eczemaawarenessweek so our #FridayFactSheet is our #eczema resource. Eczema can start in childhood, it can come and go. 60% of children are clear of it by aged 11. Although some people have it for life. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @eczemasupport.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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This is your 10 week reminder to plan for #SelfCareWeek to help widen its reach and ensure more people understand how to take better care of their #Mind&Body. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pifonline.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @readingagency.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
This is your 10 week reminder to plan for #SelfCareWeek to help widen its reach and ensure more people understand how to take better care of their #Mind&Body. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pifonline.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @readingagency.bsky.social
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It's #KnowYourNumbers week. High blood pressure is also called the silent killer because it rarely has symptoms. Find out if you have it by getting it checked, many pharmacies offer this service. Or make an appt with your nurse. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It's #KnowYourNumbers week. High blood pressure is also called the silent killer because it rarely has symptoms. Find out if you have it by getting it checked, many pharmacies offer this service. Or make an appt with your nurse. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
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It's #FridayFactSheet time and here the spotlight is on #heartburn and #indegestion - also known as #dyspepsia, a burning pain or discomfort in the chest or upper abdomen. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @adewilliams.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social @rcndcnforum.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
It's #FridayFactSheet time and here the spotlight is on #heartburn and #indegestion - also known as #dyspepsia, a burning pain or discomfort in the chest or upper abdomen. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @adewilliams.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social @rcndcnforum.bsky.social
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Safe Vaccine Administration - join us for the book launch in London on 23 October at RCN HQ - register your place here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve... @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social
Book launch: Safe Vaccine Administration | Event | Royal College of Nursing
Join us for the book launch of Safe Vaccine Administration, edited by former RCN colleague Helen Donovan and Professor Helen Bedford.
www.rcn.org.uk
August 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Safe Vaccine Administration - join us for the book launch in London on 23 October at RCN HQ - register your place here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve... @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social
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Significant changes to the UK's national vaccination programme are coming into effect. In our latest blog, @helendon-rn.bsky.social explains all. Thanks also to @helenebedford.bsky.social Read it here: qicn.org.uk/all-change-t...
August 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Significant changes to the UK's national vaccination programme are coming into effect. In our latest blog, @helendon-rn.bsky.social explains all. Thanks also to @helenebedford.bsky.social Read it here: qicn.org.uk/all-change-t...
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Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.social
Safe Vaccine Administration
This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.
link.springer.com
July 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.social
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Delighted to promote this new book edited by QN @helendon-rn.bsky.social and @helenebedford.bsky.social - read a summary of its objectives, 12 chapters and key info here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
July 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Delighted to promote this new book edited by QN @helendon-rn.bsky.social and @helenebedford.bsky.social - read a summary of its objectives, 12 chapters and key info here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.social
Safe Vaccine Administration
This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.
link.springer.com
July 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.social
Reposted by Helen Donovan QN (She/Her)
Great to see this published #Vaccineswork @springernature.com Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social bit.ly/4mcdLsV
@rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social
@rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social
Safe Vaccine Administration
This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.
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July 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Great to see this published #Vaccineswork @springernature.com Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social bit.ly/4mcdLsV
@rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social
@rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social
Great to see this published #Vaccineswork @springernature.com Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social bit.ly/4mcdLsV
@rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social
@rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social
Safe Vaccine Administration
This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.
bit.ly
July 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Great to see this published #Vaccineswork @springernature.com Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social bit.ly/4mcdLsV
@rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social
@rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social
Reposted by Helen Donovan QN (She/Her)
Just published @SpringerNature.com
Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives
Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social & @helenebedford.bsky.social
bit.ly/4mcdLsV
Offers information on practical aspects of managing immunisation programmes and clinic management
@rcn.org.uk
Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives
Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social & @helenebedford.bsky.social
bit.ly/4mcdLsV
Offers information on practical aspects of managing immunisation programmes and clinic management
@rcn.org.uk
Safe Vaccine Administration
This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.
bit.ly
July 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Just published @SpringerNature.com
Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives
Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social & @helenebedford.bsky.social
bit.ly/4mcdLsV
Offers information on practical aspects of managing immunisation programmes and clinic management
@rcn.org.uk
Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives
Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social & @helenebedford.bsky.social
bit.ly/4mcdLsV
Offers information on practical aspects of managing immunisation programmes and clinic management
@rcn.org.uk
Reposted by Helen Donovan QN (She/Her)
It's #AlcoholAwarenessWeek and @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social is reminding us that NHS advice is to drink no more than 14 units a week spread out across 3 or more days. That's 6 pints of beer or 6 medium glasses of wine. More info here bit.ly/4nY3cLZ @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's #AlcoholAwarenessWeek and @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social is reminding us that NHS advice is to drink no more than 14 units a week spread out across 3 or more days. That's 6 pints of beer or 6 medium glasses of wine. More info here bit.ly/4nY3cLZ @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
Reposted by Helen Donovan QN (She/Her)
We are proud to partner with @pifonline.bsky.social and PCI in calling for credible, personalised health information to help people take control of their health - our research shows this is lacking and a barrier to #selfcare and better health outcomes. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social
We have today published a joint statement with @selfcareforum.bsky.social and the Personalised Care Institute.
The statement calls for credible, personalised health information and advice to be embedded throughout the healthcare journey.
Read it in full here: pifonline.org.uk/resources/ma...
The statement calls for credible, personalised health information and advice to be embedded throughout the healthcare journey.
Read it in full here: pifonline.org.uk/resources/ma...
Joint statement: Making the 3 NHS shifts a reality - Patient Information Forum
The Patient Information Forum, Self-Care Forum and Personalised Care Institute have published a joint statement ahead of the publication of the NHS 10-Year Plan.
pifonline.org.uk
June 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We are proud to partner with @pifonline.bsky.social and PCI in calling for credible, personalised health information to help people take control of their health - our research shows this is lacking and a barrier to #selfcare and better health outcomes. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social
Reposted by Helen Donovan QN (She/Her)
Along with SCARU @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social we ran one of the largest #selfcare studies. 3k+ people took part, the results showed a gap between what patients want & what professionals think. Read more: bit.ly/3G8FCuM @helensalisbury.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Along with SCARU @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social we ran one of the largest #selfcare studies. 3k+ people took part, the results showed a gap between what patients want & what professionals think. Read more: bit.ly/3G8FCuM @helensalisbury.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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This week is #WorldContinenceWeek — an important time to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about bladder and bowel health. We have a factsheet with symptom advice and other helpful info here: bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rhianlast.bsky.social @bladderboweluk.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
This week is #WorldContinenceWeek — an important time to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about bladder and bowel health. We have a factsheet with symptom advice and other helpful info here: bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rhianlast.bsky.social @bladderboweluk.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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Have you applied for our #selfcare awards yet? If you support people's #selfcare practise consider it. A £1500 prize pot is available to share with winners. Apply by 31 July. bit.ly/4hJyRfB @rhianlast.bsky.social @qniscotland.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Have you applied for our #selfcare awards yet? If you support people's #selfcare practise consider it. A £1500 prize pot is available to share with winners. Apply by 31 July. bit.ly/4hJyRfB @rhianlast.bsky.social @qniscotland.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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We have signed a partnership agreement with the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to boost nurse education and continuing professional development.
The collaboration aims to influence the quality of nurse education and professional development on offer to nursing staff globally. Read more ⬇️
The collaboration aims to influence the quality of nurse education and professional development on offer to nursing staff globally. Read more ⬇️
RCN and International Council of Nurses agree education collaboration | News | Royal College of Nursing
The RCN will work with the ICN to help more nursing staff grow and develop their careers
www.rcn.org.uk
June 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We have signed a partnership agreement with the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to boost nurse education and continuing professional development.
The collaboration aims to influence the quality of nurse education and professional development on offer to nursing staff globally. Read more ⬇️
The collaboration aims to influence the quality of nurse education and professional development on offer to nursing staff globally. Read more ⬇️