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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 5h

We are honoured and proud to announce that we have been nominated in the Black History Month Recognition event 2026. Our Company focus is on supporting and promoting the nursing profession - recognising the nursing legacy from the past, to inform our present and the future for the profession.

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 05/10/2026

October marks Black History Month, a welcome opportunity to celebrate the continuing contributions that Black nurses, health care support workers, and students have made to the art and science of nursing. Discover events taking place throughout the year ⬇️

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Black History Month | Royal College of Nursing

Black History Month

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 02/10/2026

On Tues 29 September the Master and over twenty members of the Worshipful Company of Nurses attended Common Hall for the election of the new Lord Mayor of London-a tradition that stretches back more than 800 years. A proud moment for the Company, and a reminder that representation shapes influence.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 02/10/2026

Thursday 25 September The Master, IPM and Chair of the Company of Nurses Charity Trust (CNCT) and Lizzie Clarke, Assistant Secretary to the CNCT Board of Trustees attended a tea party at The House of Lords. This was the Cavell Annual event where we heard about their three year strategy.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 02/10/2026

Wednesday 16 September: The Master attended a lecture and dinner hosted by the Worshipful Company of Actuaries at the splendid Staple Inn Hall. The speaker was Bobby Seagull - a very interesting and amusing talk!

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 02/10/2026

On Wednesday 23 September, two teams from the Company competed in a quiz held in aid of City Giving Day. There were many teams competing entered at a variety of locations around the City . One of our teams won the venue competition !

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 08/08/2026

Master, Christine Anderson was invited with other Livery companies to the Pudsey party celebrating having raised over £55000 and visiting every dock in the country. Livery Companies were invited as one of the crew is a Past Master Needlemaker

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 05/08/2026

21 July - The Master, with Julia Mingay representing the Worshipful Company of Nurses Charity, joined the City and St George’s University Awards ceremony to present the Worshipful Company of Nurses Charity Awards-to 3 nurses for outstanding academic achievement in their final dissertation.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 05/08/2026

On July 15 we welcomed three Apprentices: Amir is in his final placement of Adult Nursing at Kings Nadia Shaaban - is starting her 2nd Year of a Masters Degree at City St George’s Ryan Williamson-has just completed his final placement of a Masters Degree at Canterbury Christchurch.

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

District nursing leader receives honorary doctorate Community nursing leader Steph Lawrence has received her honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett University. #communitynursing #districtnursing #nurses #nursing #nurse #leadership www.nursingtimes.net/community-nu...

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District nursing leader receives honorary doctorate

See pictures of community nursing leader Steph Lawrence receiving her honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett University.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 11/07/2026

The Master and her Consort attended the 400th Anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Upholders first Letters Patent granted by King Charles 1. The original was lost so a new one was unveiled at Guildhall. Also the Circle of Life was unveiled for the first time.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 07/07/2026

A small group of us attended a fascinating lecture given by Sir Chris Whitty who spoke about the history and effects of infection and its impact on surgery through the ages until present time. Thanks to the Worshipful Company of Barbers for inviting us.

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today we’re celebrating National Children’s Nurses Day! 💜 The QICN's Community Children's Nursing Faculty Lead @becksbdaniels.bsky.social has reflected on becoming a children's nurse and her journey from hospital to community settings in this inspiring blog. 👉 qicn.org.uk/my-journey-i...

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John Sheridan RN @johnsheridanrn.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Please retweet & follow me if you're interested in #PalliativeCare, #EndOfLifeCare & enabling people to 'Live as well as possible, for as long as possible'. #ImproveEOLC #PEOLC #EoL #AgedCare #FutureCare #Frailty #CancerCare #Nurse #NeighbourhoodHealth #NHS #Hospice

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 25/06/2026

Yesterday, The Master, Christine Anderson and 20 Liverymen of the Company joined other Liverymen at Common Hall, Guildhall: the twice yearly election assembly for the City of London. Afterwards the group joined with other Livery Companies for a friendly lunch at Innholders’ Hall.

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Nefarious Means @nefariousmeans.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Never did I think I would see a cure for sickle cell in my lifetime. A friend of mine in fifth grade died from this disease. My parents kept me home from the funeral because they thought I was too young to handle it. Modern science is a miracle. www.wafb.com/2026/06/23/n...

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New Orleans man becomes first in Louisiana functionally cured of sickle cell disease

Daniel Cressy, 23, underwent gene therapy at Manning Family Children’s Hospital.

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

One more time. Enjoy your swims but keep an eye.

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Blog: New ICNO director Dr Barbara Stilwell outlines the importance of community nursing data, the progress made in her first three months in post, and the areas where the ICNO can make impact. Barbara also encourages community nurses to ensure their voices are heard. 👉 qicn.org.uk/an-observato...

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

💙 For #LearningDisabilityWeek, listen to our Past Caring podcast Episode 6 which explores the powerful history, voices and experiences within learning disability nursing. 🔊 bit.ly/4oHAvUb ⚠️ Content note: Includes historical terms now considered offensive #HistNursing

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Episode 6: Learning Disability

Episode 6 delves more deeply into the themes from our exhibition, "A History of Care or Control?" on the history of learning disability nursing. Content warning: This episode contains a number of ter

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 21/06/2026

Day 3 - the Company visited the Belgian Senate. This was the building in which the Court Marshall trial of Edith Cavell took place. There is a plaque commemorating those who were tried and executed in the Senate during the Great War 1914-1919.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 21/06/2026

This morning the Company visited the Belgian Senate. This was the building in which the trial of Edith Cavell took place. There is a plaque commemorating those who were tried and executed in the Senate during the Great War 1914-1919.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 18/06/2026

The final and poignant visit of the second day was the site of the shooting range cemetery where Edith Cavell was executed. The Master laid a wreath on behalf of the Company.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 18/06/2026

On day 2 the Company then travelled to Brussels. They visited the School of Nursing where Edith Cavell was the Matron at the first school of nursing in Belgium. The Company visited the prison where Edith Cavell spent her last 10 weeks.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 18/06/2026

Day 2 of the Anniversary visit to Belgium - the Brandhoek New Military Cemetery to lay a wreath at the grave of Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse. The Company then visited the Tyne Cot cemetery which is located near the village of Passchendaele, the world's largest Commonwealth War Graves site.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 18/06/2026

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 17/06/2026

The Company attended the evening ceremony at the Menin Gate, a war memorial in Ypres dedicated to the soldiers who were killed in WW1 and whose graves are unknown. Every evening the Last Post is sounded. It was a privilege to attend this ceremony. The Master laid a wreath on behalf of all nurses.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 17/06/2026

As part of our 10 year celebrations members of the Company travelled to Belgium to visit sites associated with Edith Cavell. The tour members of the Company visited Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, WW1 burial ground. The Master paid respects at the grave of Staff Nurse Spindler killed by shrapnel.

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Leading nurses made dames in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List A national chief nursing officer and a champion of community nursing are among the members of the profession recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List. #nurse #nurses #nursing #honours www.nursingtimes.net/leadership/l...

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Leading nurses made dames in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List

A national CNO and a champion of community nursing are among the nurses to be recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

iHV is delighted to learn that Dr Karen Whittaker, iHV Senior Lead for Education and Workforce, and Leanne Howlett, Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Nurse at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours List 2026. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 13/06/2026

Also mentioned are Rachel Hollis, former chair of the RCN’s Professional Nursing Committee, and former RCN Wales Executive Director Helen Whyley. Congratulations to all recipients. Read more ⬇️

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King's Birthday Honours: nursing leaders recognised | News | Royal College of Nursing

Damehoods, OBEs and MBEs are given to recognise services to nursing

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accounts-leaving-x.bsky.social @accounts-leaving-x.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Dr Crystal Oldman (Chief Executive at the Queen’s Nursing Institute @theqicn.bsky.social, a UK charity supporting community nursing) has left X (14.917 followers) Bluesky: @crystaloldman.bsky.social

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Our outgoing Chief Executive @crystaloldman.bsky.social, who has 'almost become synonymous with community nursing', has spoken to @nursingtimes.bsky.social ahead of her retirement. An excellent article about then, now and next. 👇 Read it here - www.nursingtimes.net/community-nu...

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Outgoing QICN chief warns of new threat to community nursing | Nursing Times

Read an interview with well-known community nursing leader Dr Crystal Oldman, who is retiring in July after 45 years in nursing.

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Dr Marion Lynch BEM RN RMN FRSPH FRSA @drmarionlynch.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Thrilled to see the RCN Art of Nursing exhibition launch on 26th June. Must admit- this ArtofNursing adventure is dream come true

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 13/06/2026

“This is a significant victory for nursing.” After we raised serious concerns, the government has laid an amendment to the Health Bill which would see the legal requirement for nursing leadership on Foundation Trust boards retained. Read more in our latest member news article ⬇️

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Health bill amendment a significant victory for nursing | News | Royal College of Nursing

Lobbying by the RCN has resulted in the Westminster government reinstating the requirement for nursing leadership on foundation trust boards in England

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Nursing and Midwifery Council @newsnmc.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

The Nursing and Midwifery Council is delighted to congratulate the nursing and midwifery professionals deservedly recognised in today’s King’s Birthday Honours. Read our full statement🔗: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

An image with text that reads I'd like to congratulate all the nursing and midwifery professionals whose exceptional service has been deservedly recognised with such high honours. They are an inspiration to us all.

Said by Paul Rees, Chief Executive and Registrar.

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 13/06/2026

The list includes Dr Crystal Oldman, a member of the board of trustees for the RCN Foundation, Sue Tranka, Chief Nursing Officer for Wales, and RCN Fellow Paul Trevatt. (2/3)

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 13/06/2026

Several nursing leaders – including those with strong ties to the RCN – have been recognised with awards in the King’s Birthday Honours, highlighting the vital contribution nursing makes to patient care and the wider health system. (1/3)

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genna @genna.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

the video linked in this 2013 of the instinctive drowning response is now dead. Here is a video: www.boat-ed.com/waterrescue/...

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Video: Instinctive Drowning Response

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 31/05/2026

Members of the Company have held special Tea4Ten meetings to celebrate the 10 year Anniversary of the Company!

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 23/05/2026

The Master and Clerk attended the “Oiling of the Gates” at Temple Bar. Members of the Honourable Artillery Company’s Pikemen and Musketeers lined up for the occasion, alongside representatives of City livery companies. The "Oiling of the Gates" is an historic ceremonial event in the City of London.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 20/05/2026

The Master and her Consort attended the annual educational event about eye health presented by The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. Thank you to the Spectacle Makers for an excellent, informative evening #spectaclemakers #cityoflondon

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 17/05/2026

Several of us were fortunate to attend The Florence Nightingale Foundation Service at Westminster Abbey. An extremely moving ceremony as always.

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Westminster service celebrated nursing, compassion and unity Nursing has the power to unify and push back at the divisions currently afflicting the world through its humanity and compassion, members of the profession were told earlier this week. #nursing #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/history-of-n...

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Westminster service celebrated nursing, compassion and unity

Nursing has the power to help unify the divisions afflicting the world through humanity and compassion was the message earlier this week.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 14/05/2026

The Company was represented at the Post Big Curry Lunch Reception held at Carpenters' Hall where The Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley announced the grand total raised at this year’s Big Curry Lunch of just over £400,000. Members of the Company supported this event this year as volunteer stewards.

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companyofnurses.bsky.social @companyofnurses.co.uk · 11/05/2026

The Master and Masters Chaplain joined fellow members of the Company today at the church and graveside of Florence Nightingale

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Nursing profession gains its own coat of arms in historic milestone Pioneering nurses Ethel Gordon Fenwick and Annie Brewster feature on a new coat of arms granted for use by a nursing organisation with close ties to the City of London. #nursing #heraldry www.nursingtimes.net/history-of-n...

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Nursing profession gains its own coat of arms in historic milestone

Pioneering nurses Ethel Gordon Fenwick and Annie Brewster feature on a new coat of arms granted for use by a nursing livery company.

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