Just a reminder (reflection of my DMs this week) Work should NOT ⚠️Make you cry on a regular basis ⚠️Make you live in fear of going there ⚠️Make you lose sleep at night ⚠️Make you feel suicidal If these things are happening often, you are probably in a toxic workplace.

Great news! 51 community groups across England and Wales have received a share of £600,000 in government funding to tackle health inequalities and promote blood and organ donation among Black and Asian communities. Read more: orlo.uk/D6XpR

RSV is a respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in the elderly & young children. Pregnant women are offered a vaccination to protect their baby, cutting the risk of serious lung infection caused by #RSV in a child's first 6 months. Read more: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/17/wha…

It was great to visit the Greater Manchester NHS Greater Manchester team & service users at the Tonge Family Hub today with Kate Brintworth The learning from Manchester in reducing smoking in pregnancy is hugely important & supporting national rollout of smoking cessation services

RCN Presidential and Council election results are out! We congratulate all who were successful and thank those who applied. rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved/R…

Today is World Diabetes Day. There are good days and there are bad days, but no matter how hard it gets you are more than your condition and it doesn’t define you. #WorldDiabetesDay2024 #WorldDiabetesDay #Diabetes

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Have an idea for a congress item and are a member of our forum? Drop us a DM and we can help you explore your concept. Whether it’s a concrete plan or just an idea, we’re happy to support.

RCN Public Health Forum Helen Donovan QN (she/her) Public Health forum have a reputation for getting good items on the agenda

Self-Care Forum 💙 A9 #SCWchat yes of course we all have a role and the evidence from our recent research suggests people do want to but they need good and reliable information again understand We're not on X anymore – formerly @PifOnline assurance as a guide to what we can trust

#ICYMI What are you doing this coming Saturday? Join us for #RedRunLDN at Victoria Park, London from 11:30. We have a free space up for grabs as one of our team is unable to make it. Drop us a DM & we can sort out the details!

Did you catch our forum chair Hanna Kaur 💙 at the Nursing Times Career Fair? If you’re interested in a career in infectious diseases, particularly TB, shes definitely one to follow.

austen el-osta Self-Care Forum 💙 It is fantastic to see this amazing resource Self-Care Forum 💙 repository for evidence selfcareforum.org/2024/11/19/the… huge credit to Peter Smith RCN Public Health Forum Prof Jamie Waterall RN Learn With Nurses C3 Collaborating for Health

At this time of year winter illnesses like a sore throat are more common. Knowing what is normal and what isn't can help you manage symptoms. More info in our fact sheet. bit.ly/2tiBs9K #selfcareweek #mindbody Penge Green Gym 🍃💚🍃 NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals 💙🌈 West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou @HelenRSalisbury

Interested in creating a learning event at RCN Congress 2025? This is a great opportunity to work with your forum to design an informative and inspiring session for your colleagues. If you have an idea and are a member of our forum, reach out. rcn.org.uk/congress/Educa…

Sheila Sobrany RGN RNT MA HE Dr Mahendra G Patel OBE 🕉 NHS Race & Health Observatory Kingston University claire thurgate Adrian

Living with HIV can have an impact on your physical health and well-being. Winter wellness practices: Drinking water Wearing weather-appropriate clothing Eating a varied and well-balanced diet Physical exercise #PlusHealth #HIVAwareness #BetterHealth #HealthAwareness

An update from the RCN on our use of X. rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved/R…