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RCN District and Communiry Nursing Forum @rcndcnforum.bsky.social · May 30

The Rcn.org.uk response to the governments announcement about level 7 apprenticeships and the impact this will have on post reg education

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Ending Level 7 Apprenticeship funding undermines shift from hospitals to community, warns Royal College of Nursing | Royal College of Nursing

Ending Level 7 Apprenticeship funding undermines shift from hospitals to community, warns Royal College of Nursing

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · May 28

The QICN has serious concerns about government changes to the Apprenticeship programme and impacts on nurse education. Read our statement: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

QICN warns apprenticeship reforms threaten nurse education

The QICN has raised concerns about today’s announcement by the government of incoming reforms to the Apprenticeship scheme.

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · May 29

“Feeling a bit like tick box bingo”

Cuts to integrated care boards are hitting hard, but is this the moment to rethink how we fund care?

On this week’s #HealthontheLine, @rorydeighton.bsky.social joins @ConfedMatt.bsky.social to discuss the shifting landscape of the health system🏥

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · May 29

How is AI currently being used in health and care? And what are the challenges and opportunities it presents?

Discover how AI is currently being developed, tested and used within the health and care sector in our long read: buff.ly/i5vPQlg

More than just hype: how emerging AI use is assisting health and social care | The King's Fund

Discover how artificial intelligence is currently being developed, tested and used within health and care.

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · May 29

We'll be at #NHSConfedExpo 2025 for 2 days of inspiring sessions, shared learning, and invaluable networking.

Join us from June 11–12 by booking your pass ⬇️

https://bit.ly/3FCd38y

Join us at the UK’s leading health and care conference.

NHS ConfedExpo is a catalyst for continuous improvement & innovation and serves as a launchpad for ideas that will shape the future of health & care in the UK.

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · May 29

An interesting approach, let us know how it feels and what you learn

Just a Care Home Girl @justacarehomeg1.bsky.social · May 28

Working on my #strengths this week, asking people to tell me 5 strengths I have, comparing these with my own evaluation - we're a bit humble in the west of Scotland 🤣. Reflecting on where I can work more with my strengths rather than working on weaknesses which are subjective.

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Dr Alison Gregory @dralisongregory.bsky.social · May 22

“I thought that domestic abuse wouldn’t happen to me... as nurses, we’re supposed to be strong and resilient, and help everyone else”

The UK @rcnfoundation.bsky.social has commissioned research to better understand the DA experiences of nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers...

Nursing And Midwifery professionals’ Experiences of Domestic abuse (NAMED) | RCN Foundation

The RCN Foundation is funding the study to explore the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers across the UK.

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The BMJ @bmj.com · May 29

"The true protagonist is always the patient. Our job isn’t to dominate their story but to help them navigate it. We’re never the main characters, even if we think we are."

@drmattmorgan.bsky.social on main character syndrome in medicine
www.bmj.com/content/389/...

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · May 29

From big issues like pay and career progression to personal moments captured between RCN members, here’s some of what happened earlier this month at #RCN25 ⬇️

RCN Congress 2025 round-up: Nursing pay, strikes and immigration among the topics in Liverpool | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing

RCN Congress 2025 round up Liverpool moments

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Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · May 29

Supporting the development of advanced nursing skills in community nursing #nursesky
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Supporting the development of advanced nursing skills in community nursing

Malaika Eparh at University College Birmingham describes the thinking behind two new MSc courses for community nurses

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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · May 29

We are accepting entries for our #SelfCareAwards. If you support people, groups, or organisations to take care of their health we want to hear from you. Please share this post. More info: bit.ly/4hJyRfB @theqicn.bsky.social @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · May 29

A short summary of our latest joint #IPC Champions and #CareHomes #Nurses network meeting which featured updates from DHSC, UK Health and Security Agency and Vivaldi Social Care, is available to read here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Thank you to our speakers for their time and expertise

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RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · May 29

1/4 We are funding a study which will explore the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of UK nurses, midwives and HCSW.

Research shows that these healthcare professionals are more likely to experience domestic abuse than the general population and rarely feel able to seek support.

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · May 29

NEW BLOG: What action can we take to tackle England's fraying health?

@jobibby.bsky.social unpicks the findings of our latest briefing on mortality trends, and argues for a shift to prevention-led services and a cross-government commitment to improving the nation's health ⬇️

https://bit.ly/3FfZmfD

'If we want everyone to live well for longer, we need to reset the way we think about health. The conversation, rhetoric and policy must go beyond the NHS to focus on rebuilding the fabric of our society.' Jo Bibby, Director of Health at the Health Foundation

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Healthwatch England @healthwatchengland.bsky.social · May 29

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What can people do to help themselves whilst they wait?

Read our advice article for more www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-05-09/what-can-i-do-while-waiting-adhd-assessment

Text says " Mental wellbeing while waiting for an ADHD assessment Some tips include:
Exercise: Physical activity can help improve focus and reduce stress.
Breathing techniques: Deep breathing can help relax and reduce anxiety.
Fidget toys: These toys can help keep hands busy and improve concentration. "

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · May 29

Want to sharpen your research skills?
Join our next free online #CommunityNursing #Research Masterclass:
📅 Tuesday 10 June, 1–2pm
🎓 Featuring Simon Etkind, Assistant Professor of Palliative Care at Cambridge University, on how to critically appraise research papers.
🎟️ qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · May 29

Emma Westcott, who has worked at the NMC since 2011, had already been acting in the role since February 2025 but will now take on the position substantively.

www.nursingtimes.net/professional...

NMC appoints substantive strategy and insight director | Nursing Times

Read about the appointment of Emma Westcott as the Nursing and Midwifery Council's new executive director of strategy and insight.

www.nursingtimes.net

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · May 27

The QICN has contributed to this important report from @thekingsfund.bsky.social on 'Improving Clinical Co-ordination of Care for People with Multiple Long-term Conditions'.

You can read it here 👉 www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

Improving Clinical Coordination Of Multiple Long-Term Conditions | The King's Fund

More people have multiple long-term conditions, but care pathways focus on single conditions. What do clinicians and commissioners need to improve the experiences of those with multiple long-term cond...

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · May 25

'There’s something unique about the nausea [of] a belly rattling with pills. Or the mental gymnastics scheduling medications.'

Cheryl Gowar reflects on the realities of living with multiple long-term conditions and the improvements that could be made. buff.ly/y9ENYeL

The Reality Of Living With Multiple Long-Term Conditions | The King's Fund

Cheryl Gowar highlights some of the challenges involved in living with multiple long-term conditions in a health service focused on single conditions

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RCN District and Communiry Nursing Forum @rcndcnforum.bsky.social · May 23

The overwhelmingly positive feedback reinforces the critical need for enhanced knowledge and skills in lower limb wound care.

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RCN District and Communiry Nursing Forum @rcndcnforum.bsky.social · May 23

From NHSE - delighted to announce that, in collaboration with the National Association of Primary Care, we will be re-launching our Lower Limb Wound Care Programme, commencing on 30 June 2025.

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RCN District and Communiry Nursing Forum @rcndcnforum.bsky.social · May 22

We are currently reviewing our monthly Community Nursing Webinars which we have been running since Sept 2024 on the third Thursday of each month. We would very grateful if you could give us some feedback about the webinars via the link below.

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RCN District and Communiry Nursing Forum @rcndcnforum.bsky.social · May 22

New report from Nuffield about the lamentable decline in District Nurses
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The lamentable decline of district nurses in the NHS in England

District nursing is a critical component of community health services. In our chart of the week, Billy Palmer explores the concerning decline of district nurses in England, at a time of increasing pop...

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · May 15

"Most of my friends are already thinking of moving."

Yesterday, we published a report which showed how the UK government's immigration policies are negatively impacting internationally educated nursing (IEN) staff.

We spoke to members at #RCN25 about the importance of valuing IENs. Watch below ⬇️

Nursing staff express anger over new immigration rules

YouTube video by RCN

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