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The economic contributions of learning disability nurses

LSE were awarded funding to undertake a study exploring the economic case for investing in building the Registered Nurse for Learning Disability (RNLD) workforce capacity

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UHNM are recipients of prestigious Michelle Cox RCN Foundation Anti-Racism Award

The project aims to combat racism by monitoring workplace practices, identifying barriers to career advancement, and promoting equity

Amin Abdullah RCN Foundation Wellbeing Grant

Ulster University and LUHFT are respective recipients of nursing mental health and well-being grant

After a high calibre of applications, two grants were awarded in 2024. Read on to learn more about them. 

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Call for nurse-led research to investigate nationally the impact of annual health checks on individuals with a learning disability

Applications close 21 February 2025.

 

 

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Compassionate Leadership – a way forward

A year after Follow your Compassion, RCN Foundation Director, Deepa Korea, reflects on the findings and our commitment to take action to embed compassionate leadership within nursing and midwifery.

IENM study at LNWH

RCN Foundation commissions study to explore the experiences of internationally educated nursing and midwifery staff

LNWH NHS Trust will undertake the study over a two-year period.

Annual Lecture 2024 panel

“If you get it right for people with learning disabilities, you get it right for everyone.”

On 22 October we held our Annual Lecture where Professor Martin Knapp presented his findings from a scoping review we commissioned.

Climate Change

RCN Foundation becomes a signatory to the Funder Commitment on Climate Change

RCN Foundation makes a significant step in commitment to tackling climate change by signing up to the Funder Commitment on Climate Change.

2024 Impact Award Winners with Rev Richard Coles Deepa and Jane

Celebrating excellence in nursing and midwifery

Our annual Impact Awards showcase the best and brightest that nursing and midwifery have to offer. We’ve profiled each of our exceptional award winners and their contributions to their profession.

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Our strategy

Our strategy for 2024-28. Ignite, Inspire, Aspire: Our Vision to Transform Lives