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Helen Donovan QN (She/Her)

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Independent nurse consultant, passionate about public health nursing, vaccination, etc... Queen' Nurse, Chair Self-Care forum. Posts are my own.

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Helen Donovan QN (She/Her) @helendon-rn.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
It's #SelfCareWeek and the theme is #MindBody. Recent surveys show stress is becoming more widespread in the UK. It's useful to recognise the signs of #stress in ourselves & others. For help visit @rethinkcharity.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Along with SCARU @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social we ran one of the largest #selfcare studies. 3k+ people took part, the results showed a gap between what patients want & what professionals think. Read more: bit.ly/3G8FCuM @helensalisbury.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
It's the start of #SelfCareWeek but what is #selfcare? We practise it everyday, from brushing our teeth, to eating healthily, and exercising. It's what we do for our #MindBody every day. bit.ly/3HlxbJd @adewilliams.bsky.social @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @bromleywell.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
It’s #FridayFactSheet time. For #SelfCareWeek (17–23 Nov) we’re launching our new Moving More resource. #MindBody is the theme + we’re highlighting how physical activity boosts mood, supports health and helps us stay independent. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @exerciseworks.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
It's #Stoptober - a great time to focus on #quitting smoking, whether cigarettes or vapes visit your pharmacy for advice. It's also worth understanding the sneaky "tricks" of the tobacco industry to get people hooked, according to @who.int @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
It’s #BackCareAwarenessWeek and #FridayFactSheet time! Back pain is more common than you think - affecting 8 in 10 of us at some point in our lives, so let’s care for our backs. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @thecsp.bsky.social @physiopoduk.bsky.social @shelleymoseley.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
It's #HealthLiteracyMonth & here is a new poster from our LSCS study which highlights a lack of understanding of basic NHS advice. Teaching children health ed early can help increase health literacy levels. bit.ly/4o8PvsK @shelleymoseley.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
October is #healthliteracymonth. Health literacy is the knowledge, skills, understanding & confidence to use health info. Poor health literacy directly impacts health outcomes. @pharmacistdaz.uk @pharmrj.pharmsky.app @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
It's #WorldPharmacistsDay - which should probably be #WorldPharmacyTeamsDay! Our pharmacies are #invaluable health hubs on the high street serving communities with a range of advice and services. @adewilliams.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @pharmayci.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
29 September was #heartday and coronary heart disease - CHD - is the leading cause of death worldwide and yet it is largely preventable. Here are some more worrying statistics about #CHD from @thebhf.bsky.social. @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Great blog by @helendon-rn.bsky.social rallying those working in health to see #SelfCareWeek as a national opportunity to empower communities for better health. Read the blog here bit.ly/47GGzG3 @adewilliams.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @nurseeverafter.bsky.social @firogers3.bsky.social
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Self-Care Week 2025 is coming
National Self-Care Week (17-23 November 2025) is a campaign designed to inspire and empower people to take charge of their own physical and mental wellbeing. Led by the Self Care Forum, it’s an awaren...
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
It's #eczemaawarenessweek so our #FridayFactSheet is our #eczema resource. Eczema can start in childhood, it can come and go. 60% of children are clear of it by aged 11. Although some people have it for life. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @eczemasupport.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
This is your 10 week reminder to plan for #SelfCareWeek to help widen its reach and ensure more people understand how to take better care of their #Mind&Body. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pifonline.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @readingagency.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
It's #KnowYourNumbers week. High blood pressure is also called the silent killer because it rarely has symptoms. Find out if you have it by getting it checked, many pharmacies offer this service. Or make an appt with your nurse. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
It's #FridayFactSheet time and here the spotlight is on #heartburn and #indegestion - also known as #dyspepsia, a burning pain or discomfort in the chest or upper abdomen. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @adewilliams.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social @rcndcnforum.bsky.social
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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Safe Vaccine Administration - join us for the book launch in London on 23 October at RCN HQ - register your place here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve... @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social
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Book launch: Safe Vaccine Administration | Event | Royal College of Nursing
Join us for the book launch of Safe Vaccine Administration, edited by former RCN colleague Helen Donovan and Professor Helen Bedford.
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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Significant changes to the UK's national vaccination programme are coming into effect. In our latest blog, @helendon-rn.bsky.social explains all. Thanks also to @helenebedford.bsky.social Read it here: qicn.org.uk/all-change-t...
A nurse in a GP surgery gives a vaccination to a child
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Helen Donovan QN (She/Her) @helendon-rn.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.social
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Safe Vaccine Administration
This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.
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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Delighted to promote this new book edited by QN @helendon-rn.bsky.social and @helenebedford.bsky.social - read a summary of its objectives, 12 chapters and key info here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Helen Donovan QN (She/Her) @helendon-rn.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.social
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Safe Vaccine Administration
This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.
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Helen Donovan QN (She/Her) @helendon-rn.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Great to see this published #Vaccineswork @springernature.com Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social bit.ly/4mcdLsV @rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social
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Safe Vaccine Administration
This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.
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Helen Donovan QN (She/Her) @helendon-rn.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Great to see this published #Vaccineswork @springernature.com Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social bit.ly/4mcdLsV @rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social
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Safe Vaccine Administration
This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.
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Helen Bedford @helenebedford.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Just published @SpringerNature.com Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social & @helenebedford.bsky.social bit.ly/4mcdLsV Offers information on practical aspects of managing immunisation programmes and clinic management @rcn.org.uk
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Safe Vaccine Administration
This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
It's #AlcoholAwarenessWeek and @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social is reminding us that NHS advice is to drink no more than 14 units a week spread out across 3 or more days. That's 6 pints of beer or 6 medium glasses of wine. More info here bit.ly/4nY3cLZ @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
We are proud to partner with @pifonline.bsky.social and PCI in calling for credible, personalised health information to help people take control of their health - our research shows this is lacking and a barrier to #selfcare and better health outcomes. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Along with SCARU @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social we ran one of the largest #selfcare studies. 3k+ people took part, the results showed a gap between what patients want & what professionals think. Read more: bit.ly/3G8FCuM @helensalisbury.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
This week is #WorldContinenceWeek — an important time to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about bladder and bowel health. We have a factsheet with symptom advice and other helpful info here: bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rhianlast.bsky.social @bladderboweluk.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Have you applied for our #selfcare awards yet? If you support people's #selfcare practise consider it. A £1500 prize pot is available to share with winners. Apply by 31 July. bit.ly/4hJyRfB @rhianlast.bsky.social @qniscotland.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 11/06/2025
We have signed a partnership agreement with the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to boost nurse education and continuing professional development. The collaboration aims to influence the quality of nurse education and professional development on offer to nursing staff globally. Read more ⬇️
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RCN and International Council of Nurses agree education collaboration | News | Royal College of Nursing
The RCN will work with the ICN to help more nursing staff grow and develop their careers
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Emily McWhirter @emilymcwhirter.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
The importance of sleep.. great to be with @thesleepcharity.bsky.social at the Houses of Parliament. Understanding the safety risks from lack of sleep. Good sleep so important for safety but lack of sleep rarely documented as root cause of error.
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Emily McWhirter @emilymcwhirter.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
‘Look after nurses’ #icn2025 Thank you Christine Hancock for saying this so clearly.
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
It's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek and the Marmalade Trust is inviting us to have open conversations about our feelings of loneliness - often people feel embarrassed but talking about how we feel can help us realise it's normal. @adewilliams.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
May is #WalkingMonth and a perfect time to give Japanese Interval Walking a go. It's a science-based method of walking which helps to burn fat and lower blood pressure. More info here bit.ly/3Z4mTqu @livingstreets.bsky.social @exerciseworks.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
We are accepting entries for our #SelfCareAwards. If you support people, groups, or organisations to take care of their health we want to hear from you. Please share this post. More info: bit.ly/4hJyRfB @theqicn.bsky.social @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
One of our most popular fact sheets is for back pain, perhaps because 8/10 people in the UK experience back pain at some point in their life. Staying mobile is important, for more advice visit our website. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social
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Fiona Rogers QN @firogers3.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
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Charlotte Fry @charlottefry.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
@firogers3.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @dramandayoung.bsky.social @stephlawrence.bsky.social www.justgiving.com/page/rebecca...
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QNI Support for Nurses #12in12
Help Rebecca Daniels raise money to support The Queen's Nursing Institute
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Helen Donovan QN (She/Her) @helendon-rn.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Calling all UK community nurses - How much of your work involves end-of-life care, does any of this safety critical work need to be deferred. Please complete 10-min survey to help shape future policy @theqicn.bsky.social @cambridgeuni.bsky.social Study cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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NOTICE Survey
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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
If you read one blog this month, make it #ExtraordinaryQN Jane Cook’s inspiring reflection on her career in #InclusionHealth. Inspired by her father’s work as a leprosy specialist, Jane shares how this led to a 40-year career supporting excluded people. Read her story: qicn.org.uk/a-career-in-...
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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
We’re proud to announce the opening of our new Centre for Professional Development named after Dame Elizabeth Anionwu – celebrated nursing leader and QICN Vice-President. To mark the opening, 2 scholarships for nurses from the global majority will be awarded soon: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Calling community nurses involved in end of life care! In partnership with @Cambridge_Uni we’re exploring how much of your work as a UK-based community nurse involves end-of-life care. Please take our 10-minute anonymous survey and help shape policy: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
It's still #StressAwarenessMonth and studies show reading for just 6 minutes reduces #stress. If you're looking for material to manage mental health conditions try @readingagency.bsky.social. More here bit.ly/2Vr5J69 @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @jasonwarriner.bsky.social
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Jason Warriner FRCN @jasonwarriner.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
My first ever post on Bluesky! Here is my latest blog on the value of volunteering: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve... @rcn.org.uk @nursingstandard.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @ruthrgnbrighton.bsky.social @hannakaur.bsky.social
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The value of volunteering: 'Its given me the opportunity to become the best nurse I can be' | Royal College of Nursing
RCN Fellow and Crisis volunteer Jason Warriner highlights the impact and power of volunteering.
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Psychiatry UK's blog explains how stress can be a "cunning enemy" but, if managed well "eustress" can be a positive addition to our life. bit.ly/3N6dARI #stressawarenessmonth @familydoctoruk.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social @mentalhealthbway.org
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
It's #stressawarenessmonth. 2023 research by The Tab found that 61% of students experience #anxiety, more worrying 39% had suicidal thoughts. Expert SelfCare has free #studenthealth apps bit.ly/33LNhsU @stuvoiceshm.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @fonscharity.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
7 April is #WorldHealthDay and the WHO is promoting the importance of maternal and new born health with its "Healthy beginnings and hopeful futures" campaign calling for an end to preventable maternal and new-born deaths. @who.int @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @ippin.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
@ukhsa.bsky.social has launched new campaign #andibiotic to educate young people on safe #antibiotics use. Aiming to protect their effectiveness for future generations. More here bit.ly/43RSxut @helendon-rn.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @antibioticdoc.bsky.social @ukhsasouthwest.bsky.social
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Helen Donovan QN (She/Her) @helendon-rn.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Great to be at the clinical post COVID society PAIC conference 2025 #LongCovid here for @theqicn.bsky.social long covid network
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Helen Donovan QN (She/Her) @helendon-rn.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Great to be at the clinical post COVID society PAIC conference 2025 #LongCovid here for @theqicn.bsky.social long covid network
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