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RCN Foundation
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We are seeking an experienced individual to join our Governance and Nominations Committee as an External Adviser. Reminder - 1 week left to apply!. 📅 Deadline: midnight on Sunday 26 January.➡️ Find out more:
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RCN Foundation
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Many factors are causing nurses to leave the profession that they love - one being that they cannot afford to stay. In 2024 we awarded 576 hardship grants to nurses, midwives & HCSW experiencing financial difficulty. Help us help them before it’s too late:
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RCN Foundation
7 months
Are you thinking of a career change?. We're seeking a Grants Officer to join our team who has experience working in a grant-making capacity with charities and/or third sector organisations. Could this be you?.📅 Deadline: 29 January.➡️ Apply:
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RCN Foundation
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For many, the New Year is the ideal time to kick start a health plan, but the New Year can also be the perfect opportunity to review your financial health. Our debt advice partners, @PayPlan, share ideas to help improve your financial health in 2025:
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RCN Foundation
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There's still time to get your hands on an @AviateHerUK badge, but stock is limited!. Proceeds from each sale will be donated to the RCN Foundation, supporting our work. Get yours today 👇 . #Partnership
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RCN Foundation
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There are now three main ways to claim back some of the cost of registered childcare - free hours, tax-free childcare and Universal Credit. The RCN Foundation Benevolent Grants team have put together their top tips. Read on to find out how you can save 👇.
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RCN Foundation
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We’re seeking applications from organisations to investigate nationally the impact of annual health checks on individuals with a learning disability across the UK. 🗓️Deadline: 21 February.💻Apply online.👉 #LDNursing #LearningDisabilityNurse #RNLD
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RCN Foundation
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We are seeking an experienced individual to join our Governance and Nominations Committee as an External Adviser. 📅 Apply by midnight on Sunday 26 January.➡️ Find out more:
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RCN Foundation
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Many factors are causing nurses to leave the profession that they love - one being that they cannot afford to stay. In 2024 we awarded 576 hardship grants to nurses, midwives & HCSW experiencing financial difficulty. Help us help them before it’s too late:
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RCN Foundation
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Looking for something fun to get you through the January slump? Look no further. We’ve partnered with @TicketsForGood to bring nurses, midwives & HCSW free and discounted tickets to live events across the UK!. Sign up and discover what's on near you 👇.
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RCN Foundation
8 months
We know this time of year can be tough, especially on your finances. Our signposting is a directory of help available to you, ranging from a variety of expert organisations. Discover what additional support may be available to you:
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RCN Foundation
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3/3 One of the most impactful ways you can show your support is by leaving a gift to the RCN Foundation in your Will or In Memory of a loved one - honouring their life and helping others at the same time. Find out more:
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RCN Foundation
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2/3 When Mary passed away in the midst of the pandemic, her children thought it a fitting tribute to honour their mother by asking, instead of floral tributes, for donations to support nurses and midwives on the front line.
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RCN Foundation
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1/3 Mary began her nursing journey in 1948, enjoying a varied and exciting career as a nurse and midwife both in the NHS and in the private sector. During this time, she sought support from the RCN Foundation.
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RCN Foundation
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2/2 In 2023, at age 102, Colin broke the Guinness World Record for the oldest person to abseil. He abseiled from the helipad on the roof of the Royal London Hospital Building – light work for the former WW2 RAF pilot!. Read more: Congratulations Colin! 👏.
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Colin Bell, former Mosquito Bomber in the RAF, abseiled 17 storeys down the Royal London Hospital whilst raising money for the RCN Foundation.
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RCN Foundation
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1/2 We're beyond thrilled to see our good friend Colin Bell recognised with a British Empire medal this year for his charitable endeavours. Colin incredibly fundraised over £16K for us, which will make a significant difference to nursing & midwifery professionals across the UK.
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RCN Foundation
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Whilst we welcome the independent commission into adult social care, it is disconcerting that the final report will not be published until 2028. Work is needed urgently in this sector, which is why we've invested over £700K to create the first Chair in Adult Social Care Nursing.
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Social care reforms in pipeline for 2028, say ministers
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RCN Foundation
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We are seeking an experienced individual to join our Governance and Nominations Committee as an External Adviser. We are particularly keen to recruit an individual with a background in charity governance. Find out more about the role and apply⬇️.
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RCN Foundation
8 months
Data shows that in Scotland more than 700,000 nursing days were lost due to mental health since 2020. In 2024, we awarded 188 grants to applicants across the UK who were experiencing mental ill health - a 5% increase on the previous year.
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Freedom of information data showed 762,975 days were lost across the 14 territorial health boards.
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