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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
May 12
Huge thanks to @DawnButlerBrent for her leadership & support & all the @protectnurse campaign team @alisonleary1 @CrystalOldman @caspertown24 @LeanneHPatrick @teamallsorts @MikeCollinsRN for their hard work & energy
Happy #InternationalNursesDay! Thank you nurses for the amazing job you do.
It's one year since the Govt adopted my Bill to protect the title 'nurse', after years of campaigning with @protectnurse.
I'm committed to ensuring these vital protections are implemented without delay.
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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
12 May 2025
I welcome the news that the protection of the nurse title will be further strengthened in law. The trust people place in registered nurses is based on our rigorous training and education which gives us the skills and knowledge to deliver high quality, safe and personalised care.
12 May 2025
π NEW: We're making it a criminal offence for people who are not qualified as a nurse to use the title and mislead the public.
By protecting the title βnurseβ in law, we will help protect both patients and staff across the NHS.
More details: gov.uk/government/news/fake-β¦
#IND2025
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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
13 May 2025
My thanks to @DawnButlerBrent - she has been a tremendous advocate for patient safety and nurses
12 May 2025
We fought for years to end the misuse of the title, now it will happen.
Thank you @alisonleary1 @caspertown42 the #ProtectNurse campaign & @AnnKeen11 for inspiration.
And my co-sponsors @PauletteHamilto @TulipSiddiq @SharonHodgsonMP @BarryGardiner @JOCampbellMP @labourlewis ππΎ
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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
12 May 2025
This is a major achievement and has taken a good few years to
Get here.
Public safety is at the heart of this. Well done @DawnButlerBrent and colleagues that campaigned for
It. @JaneMCummings
12 May 2025
We fought for years to end the misuse of the title, now it will happen.
Thank you @alisonleary1 @caspertown42 the #ProtectNurse campaign & @AnnKeen11 for inspiration.
And my co-sponsors @PauletteHamilto @TulipSiddiq @SharonHodgsonMP @BarryGardiner @JOCampbellMP @labourlewis ππΎ
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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
12 May 2025
On #InternationalNursesDay2025 it's great news @DHSCgovuk has announced the title 'nurse' will be protected in law: reassurance for the public & #socialcare nurses that only those legally permitted to use the title can do so. Read my blog for more updates: bit.ly/44yC6ni
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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
12 May 2025
π NEW: We're making it a criminal offence for people who are not qualified as a nurse to use the title and mislead the public.
By protecting the title βnurseβ in law, we will help protect both patients and staff across the NHS.
More details: gov.uk/government/news/fake-β¦
#IND2025
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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
12 May 2025
π¨ We did it β weβre changing the law!
So happy to say, on #InternationalNursesDay, that the Labour Government is adopting my Bill to legally protect the job title βNurseβ. π₯³
It will keep patients safe & ensureΒ respect for the profession. Huge congrats @protectnurse.ππΎ
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RT @AnnaSLynch: Now thatβs another change delivered - Protecting the Title of Nurse β
Also excellent announcement on Nurses Day ππ»
Thankβ¦
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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
12 May 2025
Super chuffed @wesstreeting
And the @UKLabour gov have listened and acted to protect the title of nurse.
I along with many others have been campaigning for years for this change. This is the difference power makes.
I'll post more tomorrow π
gov.uk/government/news/fake-β¦
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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
12 May 2025
Huge thanks to @DawnButlerBrent for her leadership & support on protecting the title nurse. Dawn has been Leading on this since 2021 & we are so grateful for her support.
12 May 2025
Super chuffed @wesstreeting
And the @UKLabour gov have listened and acted to protect the title of nurse.
I along with many others have been campaigning for years for this change. This is the difference power makes.
I'll post more tomorrow π
gov.uk/government/news/fake-β¦
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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
25 Apr 2025
metro.co.uk/2025/04/24/dangeβ¦
Literally anyone can call themselves a nurse without penalty or recrimination. Huge that to @DawnButlerBrent & MP colleagues @PauletteHamilto @SharonHodgsonMP @BarryGardiner @labourlewis @JOCampbellMP @TulipSiddiq
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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
19 Feb 2025
It was a big day last week presenting my Ten Minute Rule Bill to #ProtectNurse. π
I was shocked that anyone can call themselves a nurse! So, my Bill would prevent misuse of the title - enhancing patient safety & ensuring respect for registered nurses.
ICYMI, my recap βͺπ½οΈ
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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
14 Feb 2025
Well itβs been quite a week ! We @ PN would like to thank all the organisations who have supported us both way back when & more recently - including @WeNurses @Unite_MHNA @councilofdeans @DSNforumUK @TheQNI The RCN (& all the forums & groups) @Hallam_Medical @RichmondGroupOC 1/2
12 Feb 2025
Thank you all for all the positive comments about my Bill π₯°.
I'm so determined to achieve this change to respect nurses and enhance patient safety. #ProtectNurse
If you missed it, please watch my speech in the thread below to hear why this is so vital.ππΎ
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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
12 Feb 2025
Great to see @protectnurse very own @alisonleary1 on @BBCWomansHour talking about the need to protect the title nurse @caspertown42 @CrystalOldman @MikeCollinsRN @teamallsorts
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Michael Collins ARRC, MSc, BNurs(Hons), RN(A) retweeted
12 Feb 2025
For those that missed @DawnButlerBrent 10 minute bill on the 11th February seeking to protect the title nurse here it is
@protectnurse @alisonleary1 @CrystalOldman @SDonatta @MikeCollinsRN
parliamentlive.tv/event/indeβ¦
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To quote @caspertown42 βthe ayes have itβ, amazing @DawnButlerBrent for presenting her 10min bill to #ProtectNurse today. @GregoryStafford as my MP I hope I can rely on you to support this bills second reading in parliament on 28/3/25 to protect our patients @alisonleary1
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RT @AnnaSLynch: Am about to drive π for work- please ππ» my title of Nurse is protected by the time my journey ends @DawnButlerBrent @alisoβ¦
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