(1/2) Are you looking for funding to support your professional development? RCN Foundation education grants are now open! Grants between £1,000 to £2,500 are available and you don’t need to be a member of the RCN to apply.

Care home nurses and carers are experts – and it’s time they’re recognised as such. In this powerful opinion piece, lead nurse Katharina says, "We must work together to ensure the right decisions are made for our residents." Read the article ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Ztlyts #CareHomeOpenWeek #CHOW26

Care home nursing: valuing our expertise and how to work together better | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing

We must collaborate to ensure the right decisions are made for our residents, says Katharina, a lead nurse and palliative care champion in a care home

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1/2 Are you thinking of embarking in a career in nursing or midwifery? Or are you a direct entry nursing associate student undertaking a foundation degree? #nursing #midwifery #graduate #grant #education

1/2 One week to go! Don't forget to secure you free place. Dr Alison Gregory will share preliminary findings from the NAMED study, as well as shed light on nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers own experiences of domestic abuse. #DomesticViolence #Nursing #Midwifery #Research

Familiarise yourself during #StressAwarenessMonth with organisations and tools that exist to equip and support you to manage your stress. Our signposting hub is a directory of help available to you. Take a look 👉 bit.ly/3UXw9LW #BeTheChange

1/2 We’re pleased to launch a new education grants programme, created in partnership with the Rayne Foundation. Grants of up to £1,600 are available to support the professional development of nurses, care and support workers/assistants working in adult social care settings across the UK.

Are you looking for funding to support your professional development? RCN Foundation education grants are now open! Grants range from £500-£2,500 and you don’t need to be an RCN member to apply. Applications close at 5pm on 13 May. For more info and to apply, follow the link 👇 bit.ly/3LOBroe

1/3 In 2021, Nicola and her colleagues received a Monica Baly Grant to undertake research exploring early nurses and midwives accused of witchcraft in Scotland between 1563–1736, shedding light on the criminal injustices they faced and highlighting their work with the sick and women in childbirth.

One week left to apply for the RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project! Up to £2,500 is available to support projects that improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing. 📆 Apply by 5pm on 6 April ➡️ bit.ly/4aHrbdm

Fabulous to hear from Professor Anne Whittaker at the recent Winifred Raphael memorial lecture, supported by the @rcnfoundation.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcnresearchforum.bsky.social

1/2 We're hosting a free online webinar where Dr Alison Gregory will share findings from the NAMED study, as well as shed light on nurses, midwives and HCSW experiences of domestic abuse. This will be followed by a Q&A with Alison, event host and our Patron, Christie Watson, and the audience.

Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 people. Despite the high prevalence, many do not receive the help they need. As part of our signposting hub, we've put together a list of organisations and services there to help whenever you might need them. 👉 bit.ly/4dRBVpA

1/2 For many people, the hardest part of dealing with debt isn’t the numbers, it’s the fear of reaching out. Our debt advice partners, PayPlan, offer free, confidential advice tailored to your situation. You can receive advice other the phone, live chat, email or post - the choice is yours.

1/2 ICU nurse Ella is running the London Marathon next month, and raising money for the RCN Foundation. Last weekend she hosted a raffle and skittles evening, which not only looked incredibly fun, but was also a huge success and Ella is only 5% from her fundraising target!

1/2 Join our free online webinar where Dr Alison Gregory will share preliminary findings from the NAMED study, as well as shed light on nurses, midwives and HCSW experiences of domestic abuse. This will be followed by a Q&A with Alison, RCN Foundation Patron, Christie Watson, and the audience.

1/2 Between 2022-2025, the RCN Foundation has seen a 475% increase in hardship grants awarded to individuals with no recourse to public funds. Their stories of hardship, caused by circumstances beyond their control, highlights the inequity that exists for them.

1/2 Our signposting hub has been curated to support you through life’s unexpected challenges. Whether you’re navigating financial uncertainty or planning your next career move, support is right at your fingertips. #Signposting #Hardship #RCNFImpact

1/2 The RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project is a fund dedicated to supporting projects that improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing. #QualityImprovement #Grant

Great North Run Fundraiser www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-... Branch Chair Andrew is running the great north run for the first time this year and next year, in aid of the @rcnfoundation.bsky.social who support nursing staff all around the country, please Donate as little or as much as possible

1/2 We’re looking to develop a programme of research and education which aims to give a voice to Black and Asian mothers about their experiences of maternity and neonatal care, and to support a person-centred approach to maternal and neonatal care.

🚨 1 week left to apply!🚨 Funding of up to £30,000 is available for organisations to undertake nurse-led research which explores mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challenges across the UK. 📆 Apply by 2 March 👉 bit.ly/3YMn7Ca

1/2 On #MentalHealthNursesDay we're recognising the dedication and vital impact of mental health nurses, who work tirelessly caring and advocating for their patients - thank you for all that you do.

1/2 The RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project is a fund dedicated to supporting projects that improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing. #QualityImprovement #Grant

1/2 We’re looking to develop a programme of research and education which aims to give a voice to Black and Asian mothers about their experiences of maternity and neonatal care, and to support a person-centred approach to maternal and neonatal care.

1/2 You're invited to attend a free lecture on Health Justice, funded by the RCN Foundation and hosted by the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence. This is an in person and hybrid event open to all. 🗓️ Thursday 19 March ⏰ 5pm-6:30pm 📍RCN HQ or online ➡️ Secure your place bit.ly/3YIPAbZ

❗One week left to apply❗ Funding of up to £30,000 is available for Registered Nurses Learning Disability (RNLDs) to undertake a research project to address health inequality and enhance health related quality of life outcomes for people with a learning disability in Wales. Apply 👉 bit.ly/4svuLhH

Funding of up to £30,000 is available for organisations to undertake nurse-led research which explores mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challenges across the UK. 📆 Apply by 5pm on 2 March 👉 bit.ly/3YMn7Ca

Grant to support research study investigating provisions for CYP with a learning disability | RCN Foundation

We’re seeking applications from organisations to undertake nurse-led research exploring mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challenges across the UK. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 2 March.

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❤️ Members ❤️ Are you able to help one of our RCN members help to raise funds for the vital work of our charity - the fabulous @rcnfoundation.bsky.social Thank you 😊 www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-...

Andrew's fundraiser for RCN Foundation

Help Andrew Mather raise money to support RCN Foundation

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Funding of up to £30,000 is available for Registered Nurses Learning Disability to undertake a research project to address health inequality and enhance health related quality of life outcomes for people with a learning disability in Wales. 🗓️ Deadline 23 February 💻 Apply online 👉 bit.ly/4svuLhH

1/2 The RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project is a fund dedicated to supporting projects that improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing.  #QualityImprovement #Grant