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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 4h

The VERY useful list of current & historic #nursing organisations in the #UK has been updated. @rcnhistory.bsky.social use it to inform their #NursesInRed #Wikipedia project AND their @britishlibrary.bsky.social #WebArchive Nursing Collection 🥳 #Histnursing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...

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List of nursing organisations in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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Dr Eleanor Shaw @eleanorshaw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Request: Do you know of any oral history projects with relevance to covid-19? Context: I'm doing a mapping exercise for my new job at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social on covid commemoration. I have a pretty solid list but I know there are more out there! Please share!

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 22h

Today's #HistNursing #Badge is #Edgware General Hospital Est 1865 as pt of Hendon (Redhill) #Workhouse. Developed through the years, in 1936 a large maternity unit was added. Had an active nursing school Closed 1997 Browse more rcn.access.preservica.com/archive/ @rcnhistory.bsky.social #HistMed

A silver with blue enamel horizontal bar inscribed 'Edgware General Hospital; sits above a round silver medal, joined by a short chain link. The silver medal has a white and red enamel shield. Divided in three 'rectangles, the left is white, the middle (point upwards) is red and the right is white. The top left white section has a red sillouette of a windmill (often used as a local image for the nearby area of Mill Hill). on the right white section is a red silloutette of two crossed quills - or at least the nibs. turns out crossed quills are often a sign of learning and study - much befitting a nursing school. A bit of internet sleuthing took me a long way from my first guess which was - is that a propeller from Hendon? (of course not - definitely windmill sails). And is that some sort of medical needle? (of course not - definitely nibs). So now we know

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 01/10/2026

Every October, Black History Month marks an opportunity to celebrate, reflect and learn. As we enter #BlackHistoryMonth, Chair of the RCN Anti-Racism Sub-Group Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola reflects on why recognition and action are both vital for lasting change. Read more ⬇️

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Chair of the RCN Anti-Racism Sub-Group Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola reflects on the importance of Black History month and why recognising the tremendous contribution of Black nursing must go hand in hand wi...

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AJ Wright @ajwrightmls.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today’s Find: “Every Woman her Own Midwife, Or a compleat cabinet opened for child-bearing women” published in 1675 tinyurl.com/yxjjyja9 #medicalhistory #histmed

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

From the @rcnhistory.bsky.social #NursesInRed #Wikipedia project; Work inc checking existing entries for categories & links to other articles. Meet Dora Opoku (1948-2010) Ghanaian-British nurse-midwife and educationist 💙 #HistNursing #WomensHistory #WomenInRed en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dora_Op...

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today's #HistNursing #Badge is Eastern General Hospital #Edinburgh Est 1907 as pt of Leith Poorhouse Used as a military hospital in #WW1, it later developed a reputation for prosthetics Closed 2007 Browse more rcn.access.preservica.com/archive/ @rcnhistory.bsky.social #HistMed #Workhouse

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Do hope there is a nurse or two in there 😊#histnursing

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Debbie Cameron @debsadelight.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My blog about the medal of Harriet Goulder of the TFNS gifted to me by a friend I have researched Harriet, the recipient of this very rare WW1 medal, and donated it on Laurence’s behalf to the Royal College of Nursing archive. This is my blog on their website. www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Did you know that last week we launched our new exhibition?! 🎉 Here are some photos from launch day. What a fantastic event! Many thanks to all our contributors and guests for making it so great✨😊 More info here: bit.ly/4y4C6Y2 📸 - @justinedesmondphoto #RCNDigitalRevolution #HistNursing

A photo taken from behind of two people looking at images of nurses printed on a wall panel.

A museum display case with a helmet and an open book visible inside and a reflection on the glass from an illuminated wall panel behind.

A person wearing silicone gloves speaking to a small group and gesturing to a table in front of them.

A small white and grey, dog-like robot wearing a red collar seen through glass with other objects arranged around it.

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A new #HistNursing blog in time for #TeaUp 🫖 #WW1 #Archives All about a lovely donation to the RCN Archives! @rcnhistory.bsky.social www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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The nurse behind the medal

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

From the @rcnhistory.bsky.social #NursesInRed #Wikipedia project Meet Helen Dey (1886–1968) CBE RRC Trained in #London Matron St Bartholomew's Hospital 1927-1949; RCN Council member 1930 to 1951 💙 #HistNursing #WomensHistory #WomenInRed en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Da...

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

💙 We've also released the catalogue for Papers of Gillian Black C1127 with her papers related to Radical Nurses Group Nurses Action Group and Hospital Hazards Group #HistNursing @rcnhistory.bsky.social @ukahn.bsky.social @womenshistnet.bsky.social istnet.bsky.social rcn.epexio.com/records/C1127

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Papers of Gillian Black

Papers of Gillian Black. This collection contains: Outline for a film series titled “The Politics of Health.” Contact details and correspondence with film company enclosed c.1982. Copy of a doc…

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today's #HistNursing #Badge is East #Birmingham Hospital Est 1885 as an infectious diseases hospital became a general hosp in 1953 renamed 'Heartlands' in 1993. They treated the world's last smallpox patient in 1978 Browse more rcn.access.preservica.com/archive/ @rcnhistory.bsky.social #HistMed

round silver and ename badge. From outer to inner - The outer rim is silver decorative pattern, then a blue enamel rim with 'East Birmingham hospital' inscribed, then a silver border, then a red enamel disc with a silver cross in the middle. pretty

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STEMfem @stemfem.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

9/16/1871 — b. Ella Phillips Crandall, American nursing leader, health educator. Key figure in establishing public health nursing as a profession; #publichealth + nursing edu authority. Exec sec, Natl Org for Public Health Nursing (1912-20) #womenshistory #WomenInSTEM #MedSky #NurseSky #HistNursing

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 14/09/2026

🆕 The Digital Revolution: Nursing in the Age of Technology. 🤖 Our latest exhibition at @rcnlibraries.bsky.social explores data, computing and technology in nursing practice, from health care history to science fiction. Find out more: bit.ly/4A8VB32

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today's #HistNursing #Badge is #Dulwich Hospital Opened in 1887 as the Southwark workhouse hospital w/ 24 #Nightingale wards. It was a #WW1 military hospital. It closed 2005 More info ezitis.myzen.co.uk/dulwich.html Browse more rcn.access.preservica.com/archive/ @rcnhistory.bsky.social #HistMed

silver enamel badge in two parts vonnected by a 3 links of chain.
The top is a horizontal bar navy blue enamel. inscribed 'dulwich Hospital' with a bit of a flourish on either end.
below is a maltese cross, the four points having a silver on blue swirly design inscribed. At the centre is a silver disc with a design in profiles. It shows a deer (hart) wounded with an arrow through it's neck. It's lying down by a long swirly stick. The stick is an abbot's crosier. This image represents St Giles, patron saint of Camberwell. Dulwich Hospital was part of the Camberwell group of hospitals. simples.

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Society for One-Place Studies @oneplacestudies.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Free access to records at #Ancestry relating to #WW2: military service, POWs, 1939 Register, nursing registers and more besides, ending midnight Sunday. Helpful for your #FamilyHistory / #LocalHistory / #OnePlaceStudies research? #OnePlaceWednesday

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Prof Jane Ball @janeeball.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The evidence is clear: safe staffing saves lives. Today we published a synthesis of current guidance. But too often guidance is ignored. That's why we are fighting for mandated minimum nurse staffing levels. Safe nurse staffing isn’t a nice to have- it’s VITAL. youtu.be/LGvzOYMP2-Y?...

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Free access to records at #Ancestry relating to #WW2: This includes free access to the 1898-1968 UK (& some Ireland) nursing registers Ending midnight Sunday. #HistNursing #WomensHistory #FamilyHistory @rcnhistory.bsky.social @womenshistnet.bsky.social

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today's #HistNursing #Badge is #Dudley Road Hospital #Birmingham The arch design was based on the 1/4 mile long corridor with 9 wards running off it. Est 1887 as DRH, it was renamed City Hospital & closed 2024. Browse more rcn.access.preservica.com/archive/ @rcnhistory.bsky.social #HistMed

enamel and silve badge. An Arch shape, the top pale green rim inscribed 'Birmingham', a pale green scroll at the bottom inscribed 'Forward'. The top half of the badge in silver is a repeating arch motif creating an endless corridor. underneath in large capitals is FRH 1887 silver on royal blue enamel. The nurses must have needed very comfy walking shoes....

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

From the @rcnhistory.bsky.social #NursesInRed #Wikipedia project Meet Sylvia Ernestine Denton CBE FRCN (1941-2020) Trained in #London 1 of the first UK breast care nurses & President of the Royal College of Nursing 2002-06💙 #HistNursing #WomensHistory #WomenInRed en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_...

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Sylvia Denton - Wikipedia

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AJ Wright @ajwrightmls.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today's Painting: Lillian Wald who led U.S. Nurses' Emergency Council during 1918 flu epidemic tinyurl.com/zxjmya9 This 1919 portrait is by William Valentine Schevill She was born 10 Mar 1867 & died 1 Sept 1940 #histmed #histnursing #medicalhistory #nursinghistory

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Looking forward to reading Dr Sarah Roger’s new biography of Eva Luckes , matron of the London Hospital 1880 - 1919 . ‘The Matron Maker ‘ has just landed ! #histnursing

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Our #OpenHouse tours are already starting to book up for 19 September. Book your spot to discover our historic home. Book now: programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/6151 #HistNursing #HistLondon #OpenHouseLondon @rcnhistory.bsky.social

A view of a staircase featuring marble steps, elaborate balustrade ironwork, and wooden banister. The wall along the stairs features a dark vanished wooden panelled lower section beneath an elaborate mural. The mural features a romanesque scene of a grand ruined structure of roman arches, pillars and an urn finial.

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AJ Wright @ajwrightmls.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

1820 May 12: Nursing & social reformer Florence Nightingale born; she died 13 Aug 1910 tinyurl.com/klfts #histmed #histnursing #medicalhistory #nursinghistory

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

📢 Call for Papers: May be of interest to #HistNursing #HistMed communities 👇

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

There are still FREE physical/online spaces available for this event in Edinburgh 20 Aug, 17:30-20:00 Great speakers with new stories about the fight for the vote 💙 #HistNursing #WomensHistory #Suffrage #Nursing @rcnhistory.bsky.social @womenshistnet.bsky.social www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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The fight for the vote: suffragettes and nursing | Event | RCN Scotland | Royal College of Nursing

Part of the RCN Scotland Prison Nursing Unlocked: A history of care and justice: exhibition.

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

From the @rcnhistory.bsky.social #NursesInRed #Wikipedia project Meet Mildred Nodal (1861-1947) RRC 💙 Born in #Chorlton she was Matron #Salford Royal Hospital for years & a founding member of the @rcn.org.uk #HistNursing #HistMed #WomensHistory #WomenInRed en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mildred...

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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STEMfem @stemfem.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

1/18/1893 — b. Katherine Maud Macdonald, Canadian nursing sister;while in Brittany w/Canadian Army Medical Corps her location was bombed + she died at 25. The first wmn in the CAMC to die in action #WWI. British War medal + the Victory medal #womenshistory #WomenInSTEM #NurseSky #MedSky #HistNursing

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Dr. Wendy Maddocks RN @nursinghistory.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Looking forward to sharing my nursing history research at the Australasian Military Medicine conference in Sydney later in the year. I’ll be presenting on the impact of service & links to early death for nurses 2026.amma.asn.au #research #nursing #HistNursing @milwelfhist.bsky.social

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Debbie Cameron @debsadelight.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

My latest blog about one of the nurses named in a photo album from a Maltese hospital. Sister Emily Widdowson As ever, an interesting life #NursingHistory #WomensHistory historicalclues.blogspot.com/2026/

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The @rcnhistory.bsky.social #NursesInRed #Wikipedia project continues Meet Mary McGivney (1865–1933) RRC. Mary was Matron, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, #Dublin 1892-1920 and a founding member of the RCN #HistNursing #HistMed #WomensHistory #WomenInRed en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Mc...

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Mary McGivney - Wikipedia

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