Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund, responds to NMC's findings that over a third of the nursing and midwifery workforce is Black, Asian and ethnic minority for the first time. Read the press release: https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/press-releases/tkf-nmc-bame

The King's Fund responds to NMC's findings that over a third of the nursing and midwifery workforce is Black, Asian and ethnic minority for the first time I The King's Fund

The King’s Fund responded to NMC data showing over a third of nursing and midwifery staff are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, urging stronger action on racism, discrimination, workf...

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Sir #DavidAttenborough “Things are going to get worse. This is the new extinction. We are in terrible, terrible trouble and the longer we wait to do something about it, the worse it is going to get." #ClimateEmergency

David Attenborough, the voice of Our Planet: “Things are going to get worse”

The voice of some of the most stunning nature documentaries ever made is pessimistic about the future of wildlife on earth.

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Are you a recent graduate looking for an opportunity to work in the health and care charity sector? We are offering 12-month placements on our graduate trainee programme to gain broad experience and development opportunities across our organisation. Apply by 14 August ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3TiLRSW

Summer newsletter take over by the youth editing team 👌 longcovidkids.org/so/aaP_rkGNW #editor #summer #writers

Welcome to the second issue of The Long Covid Chronic-Ill, the newsletter specifically made for children and young adults with Long Covid and overlapping illnesses. This is a safe space for everyone. ...

But first, meet the editors!

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How we support young employees matters. Healthy Working Wales has launched a new employer guide to help organisations create workplaces where young people can develop, contribute & thrive. Investing in young staff is investing in Wales' future. #WorkplaceHealth healthyworking.wales/topic/young-...

New Ready, Set, Thrive workshops from Healthy Working Wales will help young people aged 16-24 feel more confident, supported and prepared as they start work. A practical public health intervention that supports wellbeing from day one. #YoungPeople #PublicHealth healthyworking.wales/workshops/re...

Starting your first job is a major life transition. Healthy Working Wales has launched Thriving at Work: A Young Person's Guide to help young people build confidence, understand workplace culture, protect their wellbeing and thrive. #PublicHealth #YoungPeople healthyworking.wales/app/uploads/...

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Not all young people can enjoy the summer holidays. A lot of young people feel stressed or lonely from a loss of routine, time with friends, and safe places to go. Read our blog to learn how holidays affect children: https://ow.ly/toox50ZqFwz

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Sharon White OBE@sharonwhite61.bsky.social · 2w ago

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‼️https://www.local.gov.uk/topics/social-care-health-and-integration/school-nurses-backbone-neighbourhood-health-we-can-no‼️ @andyburnham.bsky.social @adphuk.bsky.social @lgawellbeing.bsky.social @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social

School nurses: the backbone of neighbourhood health we can no longer afford to ignore

England’s health and care system is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in a generation.

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Keir Starmer has talked about Labour going "further and faster" following last week's local elections. My latest piece for @labourlist.bsky.social outlines what that could look like in terms of public health reform, building on notable progress so far. labourlist.org/2025/04/birm...

'Birmingham's bin strike underlines why public health matters. Labour should talk more about it' - LabourList

The defining purpose of public health is creating richer and freer lives for all, not just crisis management. The Labour Government can make public health a good news story.

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Homelessness is the most visible sign of our crumbling public services. The prime minister's commitment to end rough sleeping as his first instruction shows that he is taking seriously the challenge he faces. 1/3

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🚨 BREAKING: Andy Burnham pledges to end homelessness in Britain as his first act as PM "I will soon go through that door behind me and issue my first instruction: to end rough sleeping in our country"

Encouraging to hear young people among the very first priorities mentioned by PM @andyburnham.bsky.social, and the first time young people's mental health was explicitly referenced in an opening address. We stand ready to work with government to help deliver lasting change for children and families

We are incredibly sad to share that our CEO, Nicola Close MBE, passed away last week. Nicola will be deeply missed by all who knew her & most of all by her family who are in our thoughts. We invite you to read our tribute to reflect on Nicola's remarkable legacy. www.adph.org.uk/2026/07/a-tr...

@keatelizabeth.bsky.social Attended your funeral today Liz; they did you proud. 🥹 Your legacy as a one in a million nurse who fought tirelessly for those most vulnerable will live on. You will be sorely missed. Thank you for the blessings of working alongside. @nhsrobw.bsky.social

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Sharon White OBE@sharonwhite61.bsky.social · 3w ago

@keatelizabeth.bsky.social Attended your funeral today Liz; they did you proud. 🥹 Your legacy as a one in a million nurse who fought tirelessly for those most vulnerable will live on. You will be sorely missed. Thank you for the blessings of working alongside. @nhsrobw.bsky.social

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Sharon White OBE@sharonwhite61.bsky.social · 3w ago

@keatelizabeth.bsky.social Attended your funeral today Liz; they did you proud. 🥹 Your legacy as a one in a million nurse who fought tirelessly for those most vulnerable will live on. You will be sorely missed. Thank you for the blessings of working alongside. @nhsrobw.bsky.social

@keatelizabeth.bsky.social Attended your funeral today Liz; they did you proud. 🥹 Your legacy as a one in a million nurse who fought tirelessly for those most vulnerable will live on. You will be sorely missed. Thank you for the blessings of working alongside. @nhsrobw.bsky.social

Our report on #looksmaxxing out today. www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...

Today we’re launching a free best practice guide on supporting parental mental health and wellbeing, with learning and practical examples from 10 years of work across A Better Start partnerships @TNLCF www.ncb.org.uk/what-we-do/p...

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Ockenden identifies toxic culture and calls for safe maternity staffing levels A toxic culture of bullying where concerns were suppressed and the voices of women dismissed, contributed to failures in maternity care in Nottingham, according a major review. www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...

Ockenden identifies toxic culture and calls for safe maternity staffing

Failures in leadership and governance, and a toxic culture of bullying, all contributed to failures in maternity care at a Midlands hospital.

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What does the government’s guidance on inclusion bases look like in practice? One school cited by the DfE as delivering the type of provision it wants to see shares its approach

What a strong inclusion base can achieve

With the government publishing guidance on setting up an inclusion base, one school cited by the DfE as delivering the type of provision it wants to see shares insights on its approach to improving outcomes for all

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My condolences to those who have lost loved ones in the deadly earthquakes in #Venezuela. The health needs are growing as the response evolves. @who.int teams are in close touch with the responders and on standby to deploy staff, provide medical supplies & mitigate disruptions in health delivery.

Venezuela: Rescuers searching rubble after strongest earthquake since 1900 - follow live

At least 164 people have been killed, with the number expected to rise. More than 100 buildings have collapsed in the state of La Guaira alone, the UN says.

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New UK study seeks to improve nursing care for young stem cell patients Nurses are to be at the forefront of a new study into improving care strategies for children and young people undergoing stem cell therapy, in what those behind it are calling a “UK first”. www.nursingtimes.net/childrens-nu...

New UK study seeks to improve nursing care for young stem cell patients

A nationwide investigation into improving support services for young patients undergoing stem cell treatments has been launched.

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We’re excited to be part of this year’s #InternationalNursesDay celebrations with the #NursingNowChallenge / @Nursing Now Challenge. We’ll be connecting with student and early-career nurses worldwide. Make sure your voice is heard! Register your place and join the conversation: bit.ly/3QXjBE3

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Responding to the Gov’s consultation on smoke-free, heated tobacco-free & vape-free places, we highlight the importance of protecting people from tobacco harm. We also stress that while vaping can be effective as a tool to stop, those who do not smoke should not vape. 👀➡️ bit.ly/4eAZghL

PODCAST: Complex social challenges, like homelessness and teenage pregnancy, require ‘joined-up’ solutions. Moira Wallace joins @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ to reflect on lessons from the social exclusion unit. Listen now 🎧

20 years of policy for disadvantage: lessons for the future – with Moira Wallace

With near-record numbers of young people not in education, work or training – and public investment constrained – what solutions are available to tackle complex social problems?

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