Leanne Patrick QN
@leannehpatrick.bsky.social
Queen's Nurse (RNMH) | Domestic abuse & sexual violence specialist | Writer | Feminist | RCN Council Member | #NurseSky 🏴
This is horrendous and I hope the perpetrators are caught and prosecuted very soon There is no excuse for this - and particularly heinous to attack ambulances that save lives. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Ambulance arson attack in London being treated as antisemitic hate crime
PM, London mayor and chief rabbi among those to condemn burning of emergency vehicles in Golders Green
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The bare minimum staff deserve is to be safe at work. This investigation into sexual & physical assaults in NHS trusts in England shows a lack of standardised reporting of incidents. There is little doubt that some employers are in breach of their legal duties by failing to report incidents. (1/2)
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 7mo agoNHS staff face ‘national emergency’ as patient violence hits 285 incidents a day
I’m supervising Nicolette Bell’s honours project on sexual wellbeing amongst Australian women who have survived child sexual abuse. If you are a woman, in Australia, who has experienced child sexual abuse, please consider filling out this 15 minute survey: unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Sexual Wellbeing Survey for Adult Female Suvivors of Child Sexual Abuse
A Criminology Honours Research Survey using a capabilities approach, which seeks to understand ‘What are the needs & experiences of sexual wellbeing for adult female survivors of child sexual abuse in...
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Women Lead The RCN 📢 On Monday August 18th at 5:30pm I'll be hosting an online panel discussion for women thinking about leadership roles and upcoming RCN elections. Hear more about why women's leadership is vital and how to sign up here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Women members Lead the RCN | Royal College of Nursing
Leanne Patrick, RCN Council member for Scotland, reflects on the importance of tackling underrepresentation in RCN governance structures and invites members to join the Members Lead the RCN webinar se...
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"Women Members Lead the RCN" Women remain underrepresented in leadership roles at our college - it's time to change that. On Aug 18, I’ll be chairing a webinar with an inspiring panel of women leaders. Check your inboxes for details & join us if you think an elected role might be for you!
Council member @sallybassett.bsky.social voting at today's @rcn.org.uk AGM - if you can't make it in person, remember to share your views and make your voice heard by voting on the resolutions online.
www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Help/Con... If you need to contact the advice team, call #RCN 0345 772 6100 during the hours of 9.00am - 4.00pm on Good Friday and Easter Monday. #Supporting members during the #Easter #Holiday @bejoysebastian.bsky.social @nursingstandard.bsky.social @leannehpatrick.bsky.social
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It is chronic underfunding, not management, that has caused the NHS to struggle in recent decades. Until we have a fairer system that reduces wealth inequality via proper taxation of the super rich, public services will crumble and people will become poorer and sicker.
John-Barry Waldron@jbwaldron.bsky.social · last yr.Mental health nurse here working in the NHS in England. Any idea what this means for patients and staff on the wards? #NHSEngland #NHS www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
I am thinking about our 90% female workforce on #InternationalWomensDay and every day Underpaid Overworked More likely to die by suicide More likely to be victims of domestic abuse Routinely sexually harassed at work I will continue to fight for better.
On #InternationalWomensDay follow these brilliant women for mental health/nursing info or just because their great 👍 #IWD2025 @leannehpatrick.bsky.social @alisonleary1.bsky.social @nhsactivistrn.bsky.social @cforde-johnston.bsky.social @caralisette.bsky.social @supertanskiiii.bsky.social
Exclusive: NMC executive hit by wave of resignations Multiple members of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) executive board have resigned in the last year, Nursing Times can reveal. #nursing #regulation #nmc #nurses #leadership www.nursingtimes.net/professional...
Exclusive: NMC executive hit by wave of resignations | Nursing Times
Read about how many of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's executive board have resigned over the last year.
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It takes less than a minute for anyone registered in the UK to ask their MP to act on this straightforward safety issue
Alison Leary @alisonleary1.bsky.social · last yr.Did you know anyone in the UK can call themselves a #Nurse? Even if they have no qualifications, have been struck off or convicted of a crime? Support @DawnButlerBrent campaign to @protectnurse Write to your MP here. Pls share! action.rcn.org.uk/page/166204/...
Several organisations have started to allow patients to sip clear fluids until being sent for by the operating team. Nil-by-mouth rules need updating to implement SipTilSend, writes @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/388/...
VP Harris is right—real change comes from organizing, mobilizing, & educating. The future isn’t dictated by the powerful few but by we the people.History proves progress is made when ordinary citizens take action. Now is the time to engage, advocate, and hold leaders accountable.
Sherrilyn Ifill@sifill.bsky.social · last yr.Many are asking what should we do now? “We use our power, organize, mobilize, educate…the American story will not be written by who occupies the White House or by the wealthiest among us…it will be written by you, by ‘we the people.’” -fmr VP Kamala Harris receiving the NAACP Chairman’s Award.
Restorative practices, such as supervision, have to be part of the 'normal', otherwise, as you say, health and social care professionals will prioritise others
Charlie Jones@charliepsych.bsky.social · last yr.Easy to say what we SHOULD do about 'self care' & healthcare worker wellbeing. But in reality this remains in tension with a commitment to service & self-sacrifice. How do we develop an infrastructure to weave in healthy, restorative practices so they just become normalised. This would give me hope😃
It was a big day last week presenting my Ten Minute Rule Bill to #ProtectNurse. 💙 I was shocked that anyone can call themselves a nurse! So, my Bill would prevent misuse of the title - enhancing patient safety & ensuring respect for registered nurses. ICYMI, my recap ⏪📽️
Violence against nurses: help us build full picture of the problem The prevalence of violence against nurses and midwives is extremely high, early findings from our workplace safety survey suggest. #nursing #nurses #violence #workforce #healthcare #health #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/vi...
Violence against nurses: help us build full picture of the problem
The prevalence of violence against nurses and midwives is extremely high, early findings from ou...
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‘Compelling’ evidence in favour of Letby, her lawyer claims Lucy Letby's barrister has told Nursing Times his team has "hope" that her conviction could be overturned, after a review found no medical evidence that the former neonatal nurse harmed babies. #letby www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...
‘Compelling’ evidence in favour of Letby, her lawyer claims | Nursing Times
Read an interview with Lucy Letby's barrister, Mark McDonald, on findings by an international expert panel supporting her innocence.
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Are you working in/ around the #domesticabuse #domesticviolence sector? #familycourt? #childsexualabuse #publichealth #genderequality? #Humanrights? #childrensrights #womensrights Are we following you? If not please comment, let's connect, thank you
Momentum is building for my Ten Minute Rule Bill to protect the title 'nurse'! Pleased to see so much attention on this vital issue of patient safety. My Bill protects the public & prevents misuse. #ProtectNurse We must respect the experience of registered Nurses.
Donald Trump pressures Romania to lift restrictions on Tate brothers https://www.ft.com/content/3f951e0b-a9cb-489a-be89-fdf9f996ed27
Donald Trump pressures Romania to lift restrictions on Tate brothers
Tristan and Andrew Tate have been charged with sexual misconduct, organised crime and money laundering
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“He who saves his country does not violate any law” — Napoleon, echoed by Hitler: “The authority of the Führer is not limited by laws or statutes.”Mussolini: “Everything within the state, nothing outside the state, nothing against the state.” Franco: “I am responsible only to God and to history.”
Trump: If it saves the country, it's not illegal
Echoing France's Napoleon Bonaparte, U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday took to social media to signal continued resistance to limits on his executive authority in the face of multiple legal challenges.
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Success! Dawn Butler MP has moved her bill to make nurse a legally protected title in the UK! MPs voted in favour and it will now go to a second reading. A significant and historic development for the nursing profession and patient safety. www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/...
BREAKING: MPs vote to bring in new bill to protect 'nurse' title
MPs have today voted in favour of bringing in a new bill that would protect the job title ‘nurse’ in legislation.
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Dawn Butler MP@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · last yr.🚨It's almost time! I'm excited to be presenting my Ten Minute Rule Bill this afternoon to protect the job title 'nurse'. #ProtectNurse Stay tuned on Parliament Live TV, following the two Urgent Questions, hopefully around 2pm.
I have contacted my MP to ask him to support this bill, using the website www.writetothem.com/write Please think about doing the same @alisonleary1.bsky.social @leannehpatrick.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social
Dawn Butler MP@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 2y ago🚨NEW: On Tuesday 11th February, I will introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill seeking to make ‘nurse’ a protected title in UK law. Pleased to have support from and build on the vital Protect Nurse campaign. #ProtectNurse Read more: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/ten_minute_r...
This is really good news. Its concerning that in the UK anyone can call themselves a nurse and offer nursing services even if they have no qualifications, have been struck off or convicted Fully support this bill
Dawn Butler MP@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 2y ago🚨NEW: On Tuesday 11th February, I will introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill seeking to make ‘nurse’ a protected title in UK law. Pleased to have support from and build on the vital Protect Nurse campaign. #ProtectNurse Read more: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/ten_minute_r...
The changes in this Bill will provide better legal protections for nursing. We'll continue to urge MPs to get behind this campaign, ensuring our highly-skilled, safety-critical profession gets the respect it deserves: bit.ly/3WQVoiT #ProtectNurse
Dawn Butler MP@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 2y ago🚨NEW: On Tuesday 11th February, I will introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill seeking to make ‘nurse’ a protected title in UK law. Pleased to have support from and build on the vital Protect Nurse campaign. #ProtectNurse Read more: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/ten_minute_r...
Important update in the #ProtectNurse campaign. RCN members voted, at congress 2022, to lobby legislators and make Nurse a protected title in UK law. Until then, anyone can call themselves a nurse. The proposed bill would be significant progress. Thank you @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social
Dawn Butler MP@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 2y ago🚨NEW: On Tuesday 11th February, I will introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill seeking to make ‘nurse’ a protected title in UK law. Pleased to have support from and build on the vital Protect Nurse campaign. #ProtectNurse Read more: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/ten_minute_r...
🚨NEW: On Tuesday 11th February, I will introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill seeking to make ‘nurse’ a protected title in UK law. Pleased to have support from and build on the vital Protect Nurse campaign. #ProtectNurse Read more: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/ten_minute_r...
