After the most enormous amount of work, we are finally sharing the findings from my research on experiences of menstrual health in psychiatric inpatient settings in England. This includes the report, guidelines for services and Easy Read summary 1/ nsun.org.uk/resource/menst…

Excellent panel discussion this afternoon with Dr Stephen Jones, RN(MH) Emily Lambert Yvonne Higgins & Donna Bray Uni of Northampton Health, Education & Society excellent discussions to finish our #NPNAConf24 🤗👏🏻

Applications are still open for vacancies on 31 of our Forum Steering Committees. Joining a steering committee is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills and influence standards within your specialism. Find out more and get involved: bit.ly/441zWtm

(1/2) Learning Disability Nursing is a priority area of our research work. This week is #LearningDisabilityWeek and the theme is "Do you see me?", which seeks to challenge the barriers people with a learning disability face.

📣 Calling all nurses! University of Salford are hosting a free Digital Nursing Festival, discussing the latest research and trends in digital nursing theory and practice and count towards your CPD. 📅 26 July 📍 Media City Book your place now: bit.ly/3KHHUQd #Nursing

I am a nurse who has survived serious suicide attempts thanks to the The Cassel Hospital Charitable Trust and staff West London NHS Trust (making a mention to mental health nurses), who never gave up; held the beacon of hope and helped me grieve, heal and grow, until I was able to take back my hope. HOPE.

The July issue of Mental Health Practice is out now. It features women's experiences of inpatient rehabilitation, bipolar disorder, delirium superimposed on dementia, body-worn cameras and an analysis on burnout and why mental health nursing is in crisis. journals.rcni.com/toc/mhp/27/4

I have been sectioned under the mental health(MH) act & I am a nurse. We talk about MH more in healthcare but how easy is it in reality to disclose if you have been sectioned as a healthcare professional? Not easy, I am saying to give Hope & fight stigma.

OliversLifeGoals The RCN @bex2079 Great opening of the new RCN PSI course in Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust . We are live! Dr Stephen Jones, RN(MH)

Really amazing and engaging group of highly skilled and proud mental health nurses. Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust OliversLifeGoals The RCN Catherine Gamble FRCN Mental Health/General Nurse Geoff Brennan

Thank you Rebekah Roshan 💙🐝💙 and the leadership team at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust making this happen. Reflecting that this Trust has a vision, great set of values and introduced us to some highly skilled and dedicated mental health nurses.

History in the making! The first ever cohort of the new The RCN Psychosocial Interventions programme. Delivering recovery-orientated practices. A reclamation of mental health nurse identify and scope of practice. Ellie Gordon Lynn Woolsey OliversLifeGoals #PSI #MentalHealth

Fantastic to see this 👇

Noting what Dr Stephen Jones, RN(MH) mentioned … this is history in the making … as Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust have commenced to be part of the first ever cohort of the new The RCN Psychosocial Interventions programme. It’s our commitment to offer valuable programmes to our workforce, to deliver high

OliversLifeGoals Dr Stephen Jones, RN(MH) Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust The RCN OliversLifeGoals Vicki Waddington 🙏 it’s a privilege to be revisiting the passion #MentalHealthNurses have for evidence based practice & positivity influencing patients & their families recovery journeys with Geoff Brennan RCN MH Forum Simon Hall 💙 Dr Stephen Jones, RN(MH)

Exciting!! 18th Sept. On line launch event for a new RCN publication for nurses working with women in prison Sexual and Reproductive Health Competency Framework for Nurses Caring for Women in Prison ⁦RCN Nursing in Justice & Forensic Healthcare Forum⁩ rcn.org.uk/news-and-event…

This World Suicide Prevention Day, remember you don’t have to go through tough times alone. Please save and share ❤️

Repost to share the reminder this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 👇 Sometimes the hardest words to say are the most important. By having more open conversations, we give people the chance to express how they feel and get the support they need. It could even save a life. 💚

Content warning: Suicide. Today, on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we are calling for a national set of standards to improve workplace culture, to reduce stigma and encourage staff to seek support when suffering from suicidal thoughts. Find out more: bit.ly/3Xi4apF

We know that improvements in workplace culture can in turn improve staff mental health, resulting in an empowered and thriving workforce. Read about our scheme with Oxleas NHS Trust exploring the link between workplace culture and staff mental health. rcn.org.uk/magazines/News…