🚨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 @protectnurse campaign @alisonleary1 @caspertown42. #ProtectNurse Read more: https://t.co/bSWr1Hh41E

CAPITALISM REQUIRES RACISM AND INEQUALITY According to Dr Ruth Wilson Gilmore, capitalism requires inequality to function, and racism enshrines that inequality. Or, as the great Pan-Africanist Malcolm X put it, ‘You can’t have capitalism without racism.’ In this clip from a

Dear Patients, The titles of health professionals you see might not mean what you think. If the advice or treatment you are offered by any health professional seems odd, then it's ok to question us on it. It's also ok to ask about our credentials (as long as you're polite!)

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UK Forum haemoglobin disorders cont ... Launch of the Nursing Competency (applicable to acute & community nursing) presented by authors Sekayi Tangayi, Natasha Lewis & RCN representative Gill Coverdale. Document is available on Royal College of Nursing (RCN) website 👍🏾👏🏽

UK Forum conference cont ... the movers and shakers in Sickle & thalassaemia (not an exhaustive photo album 😉)

UK Forum Conference cont .... lots of information re parvovirus in sickle cell disease, diet & nutrition, endocrinology in thalassaemia and lots more 😉 brilliant day. Next meeting May 2025, be there.

UK Forum for Haemoglobin Disorders (Sickle Cell, Thalassaemia) bi annual conference today

@jonsopel John @jonsopel you sure are so correct but is it a dream or a nightmare. When will we wake up from it.

Should newly registered nurses begin their careers on band 6? To improve nurse recruitment, the RCN wants to see NRNs enter the NHS at band 6, with a starting salary of more than £37,000. Find out what our readers’ panel thinks about the proposal. https://t.co/FqzuHmRRR0

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest global health challenges we face and without action 39m lives could be lost by 2050. Through innovation, collaboration & a #OneHealth approach we can change the future #WAAW2024 #AMR #EducateAdvocateAct @FlemingFund

NNCA finale ...

NNCA Grand Finale ...

NNCA... more awards and thank you bouquets.

NNCA cont ... the awards ceremony, then dance dance dance

NNCA cont ... lots, lots, lots of bling bling at the dinner and dance, such beautiful people. Recognition awards then dance, dance, dance 💃. What a night. Can't wait for 2025. May God preserve us all till then and beyond 🙏🏽

NNCA cont .... the saying, "if you want to acquire wisdom sit at the feet of an elder", being surrounded by so many wise young and wise elder has been truly inspiring, thank you NNCA 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

NNCA cont.... now glamming up for end of conference dinner and dance, watch this space for photo updates 🥰💃🕺

NNCA cont ... Councillor Shade Adoh, Buckinghamshire Council, challenged us to "where ever you are, what ever you do, join a political party", get involved make a difference to policy decision making its all our responsibility

NNCA cont... 'The impact of collaborative Multi Disciplinary Team working on patient safety', by Prof Rotimi Jaieyesimi, outlined the benefits of MDT working in the health service "saves lives", we applauded a dynamic & brilliant presentation 👏🏽