We're partnering with the RCN to deliver a session where you can hear from newly registered nurses who'll share honest advice and real experiences from their journey from student to registered nurse. A nursing or nursing associate student? Register today: rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/e…

Calling all nursing and nursing associate students! Join us Monday 1 July, 12:00 -1:00pm for "Inspiring conversations: From Qualification to Employment: NRN Journeys and Career Advice’. Register today ow.ly/Xt7150Z3g7M

The Rt Hon James Murray MP @JamesMurray_ldn has been appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk.

Planning a trip into the wilderness? Don’t forget the essentials… Good walking shoes? ✅ Plenty of water? ✅ Knowing which creepy-crawly to be aware of? That’s a tick too… 🕷️ Find out more in our blog post: 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21…

A significant milestone for healthcare education in England- A signal that education as a core part of #workforcestrategy #futureworkforce #qualitycare #resilienceofcare Giving educators the recognition & support they deserve while strengthening the future of nursing & midwifery

Did you enjoy our workforce planning and deployment webinar? Join us for an interactive lunch and learn session to further explore the core elements of workforce planning and development, specifically focussed on ETOC. #ETOCP Register now. ➡️ events.england.nhs.uk/events…

Danny Mortimer - head of NHS Employers is to take up a role as director general for people across at the DHSC.

Join our interactive lunch and learn session - we'll share practical examples and introduce NHS England's ETOC education improvement guide to support staff confidence and safer, more therapeutic care. #ETOCP Register now ➡️ events.england.nhs.uk/events…

Happy New Year 2026 Thailand 🇹🇭

Congratulations to all the nurses recognised in the 2026 new year honours list. Nurses working in mental health, intensive care, public health services, race equality and public protection are among those receiving honours. #NewYearHonours Full story > rcni.com/nursing-standard/ne…

Fundamentals of Safer Staffing e-learning programme provides a flexible learning route to increase awareness and knowledge of the fundamental principles of safer staffing. #teamCNO To start the programme, visit: e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/fund…

I do not like the term “empowerment”. “Empowerment” is everywhere in the world of change leadership. It’s in the top three of the most commonly used leadership terms globally according to @DigitalDefynd. Personally, I never use “empowerment” unless I’m working with someone who is doing so already. When organisations or leaders seek to "empower" people, it's often them choosing what's best or how much control others can have. This puts the person or group doing the empowering above everyone else & doesn't really give true freedom to those on the receiving end. Empowerment suggests that power is something that “we” give to “them,” reinforcing the status of the “giver” & (often unintentionally) making others feel weak or dependent, which is the opposite of what empowerment is supposed to do. “Agency” is a better principle than “empowerment”. It means recognising people's innate ability to contribute & lead rather than relying on managers to bestow permission. People with agency decide what to do, take action & shape what happens. It’s their own drive & ability, not because someone else says they can. Agency makes people active collaborators in change & leads to better, more sustainable change outcomes. As leaders, we can give people empowerment, by granting permission or sharing authority. We cannot give people agency: people have to build it for themselves through practice, experience & reflection. But leaders can create a climate for agency to thrive through encouragement, resources & space. Being “agentic” means acting with or displaying agency. This term has become popular recently because of the development of “agentic AI” – AI systems that can act autonomously & make decisions, rather than just react to commands, prompts or rules. We don’t just need agentic AI; we need agentic people too. “Agentic” is beyond “empowered”; it means shifting from a top-down model of control to one that trusts & supports people to make their own choices, solve problems & shape their own work. This shift requires us to let go of rigid structures, foster open dialogue & design systems that enable autonomy & collective discovery. When teams operate with agency, they become active collaborators, driving innovation & resilience in the face of uncertainty. The future belongs to leaders who encourage agency - rather than empowerment - where people don’t wait for permission, but act with purpose & ownership. “Designing for agency: how leaders move past empowerment”: agileleadershipjourney.com/b…. By Daniel Gagnon & Pete Behrens. Graphic adapted from “Agency is the highest level of personal competence”: psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…. By @ThomasSBateman.

The Fundamentals of Safer Staffing e-learning programme provides a flexible learning route to increase awareness and knowledge of the fundamental principles of safer staffing. #teamCNO To start the programme, visit: e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/fund…

Amazing news - many congratulations Archbishop Sarah Mullaly 🙏🏽🤎

This year, it is more than important to be ready this winter season - flu virus constantly evolves! Today I have given some flu jabs to colleagues- protecting ourselves and the public 🙏🏽🤎 @BucksHealthcare #fluvaccine #peervaccinator

It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family. The King and Queen and all Members of The Royal Family join The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning their loss and remembering fondly The Duchess’s life-long devotion to all the organisations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people. Credit: Tim Graham/Getty Images

Between September 2024 - June 2025, 4,906 calls to Martha’s Rule helplines led to 241 potentially lifesaving interventions. Due to this success, Martha’s Rule is now available in every acute hospital in England. ℹ️ england.nhs.uk/2025/09/marth…

If you’re a registered nurse, midwife, nursing associate or student, we need your help to develop a professional strategy for nursing and midwifery in England. 💙 Complete this survey by 29 September to share your experiences, aspirations and ideas.  engage.england.nhs.uk/survey…

Exciting time, help shape our new professional Nursing & Midwifery strategy for England

Do you know what you need to renew your NMC registration? Revalidating with the NMC is something all nurses have to do every three years. Here’s what it entails and what you need to prepare. rcni.com/nursing-standard/ca…