Suma John
@SumaJohn14
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Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston S. Churchill
Barry, Wales
Joined May 2022
International nurses once arrived in the UK with hope and purpose - but many are now leaving, disillusioned by systemic inequality, exclusion and lack of support. Suma John shares a powerful call to action.
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RCN Wales Board member Suma John shares a powerful call to action: if the NHS wants to retain global talent, it must move beyond recruitment and build a culture of respect, inclusion, and opportunity.
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Exciting news! My talk from the International Women’s Day Conference is now available to watch. I spoke about leadership, resilience, and empowering women in healthcare—topics close to my heart. Watch it here
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Presenting in RCN Wales conference One world one profession- strengthening global nursing @AylwardRebecca @Jas_Roberts10 @NHS_RHO @CV_UHB @CNOWales @WGHealthandCare @HEIW @RCNWales @theRCN
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This happens frequently everywhere, wake up @WelshGovernment #corridorcare
“Corridor care” isn’t just care in corridors: it’s care in ANY inappropriate place. That means car parks, break rooms, waiting rooms, and – yes – in front of the Welsh Parliament #corridorcare
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🆕 Near record numbers of patients are languishing on hospital trolleys, whilst thousands can't be discharged due to a lack of community care. This is a corridor care disaster unfolding in front of our eyes. Read our full response from Patricia Marquis: https://t.co/Wz7FVSIuAO
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We are here today on the steps of @SeneddWales to highlight the danger of corridor care in Wales. We are calling on @WelshGovernment to put an end to corridor care #corridorcare
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RCN Wales: One World One Profession - Strengthening Global Nursing
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We launched a new resource this #BlackHistoryMonth to help nursing staff foster race equity at work. Topics include allyship, microaggressions, and actions we can take to promote race equity. Find out more ⬇️
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An RCN interactive resource supports nursing staff to have conversations about racism to help build understanding of the issue and take action to eradicate workplace discrimination.
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Please cast your valuable vote for me for being your strong voice at the table, to focus on equity,diversity and inclusion For advocating for effective changes on professional and trade union issues
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This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re proud to be celebrating our Black NHS colleagues. This month, we will be sharing stories championing our Black staff and highlighting the work happening across the country to tackle health inequalities. 💙
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I am pleased to announce that I am a candidate for Wales seat @theRCN Council Election. I will be the voice of every Wales member. I will continue to show how much I care about our profession by being bold, open and not afraid to speak up. Please vote for me
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Our @theRCN Chair of Council @PaulNVaughan spoke at a Leadership Masterclass last night at @RCNWales, inspiring and motivating members to step up, get active, and become the next generation of leaders - shaping the future of nursing. #RCNLeadership #NursingExcellence
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East 4 is closing in 2 days. Sad to say goodbye. It’s been a beautiful journey. I learned, loved and enjoyed this journey. Moving to pastures new soon.Keeping you all close to my heart.@AylwardRebecca @Jas_Roberts10 @jem890 @CeriRichardsTa1 @clairemccusker3 @CV_UHB @asilLF
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[1/3] We're appalled by the racist attacks in communities up and down the country over the last few days. We condemn racism and violence in all its forms, and we urge members to support each other in the face of such behaviour.
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FNA-UK’s statement - a thread 1/4 The Filipino Nurses Association-UK stands in firm support of our fellow Filipino NHS nurses who were recently targeted in Sunderland. We condemn in the strongest terms the racism, violence and hostility directed towards
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I am extremely proud of our diverse and multicultural workforce which is an enduring strength of the NHS. I condemn this racist violence and stand in support of our staff and local communities.
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