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From open rounds of education grants, project calls, and fundraising campaigns, find everything you need to know below.
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Grant to support study investigating provisions for CYP with an LD

Applications open for organisations to undertake nurse-led research exploring mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challenges across the UK. Apply by 2 March

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Funding available to support RNLDs address health inequality in Wales 

A funded study which will support RNLDs to address health inequality and enhance health related quality of life outcomes for people with a learning disability in Wales. Applications close 23 February 2026

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MBE for Director of the RCN Foundation!

We’re delighted to announce that our Director, Deepa Korea, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in His Majesty the King’s 2026 New Year Honours 

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Investing in Care: A Joint Celebration of Innovation and Impact

On 3 December 2025, we celebrated the impact of funded Quality Improvement projects as well as honouring our long-standing partnership with LV=

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RCN Foundation awarded prestigious Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Award

We’re delighted to have been recognised by Professor Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, for our contributions to adult social care nursing 

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“Compassion is the most important intervention we have available to us in healthcare.”

On 22 September we held our Annual Lecture where Professor Michael West CBE presented on Compassionate Leadership 

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Tool to support people with a learning disability access urgent and emergency care

Following funding, the UCAN (Urgent Care Access Now) study, undertaken by Keele University and partners, has developed the careLeD tool 

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Damehood for Chair of the RCN Foundation!

Congratulations to our Chair, Professor Jane Cummings, in being made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in His Majesty the King’s 2025 Birthday Honours

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UK nurse successfully summits Mount Everest! 

Rowena, a nurse, has challenged herself to take on the Seven Summits and has successfully conquered Mount Everest! Find out how more and help Rowena reach her fundraising goal

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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 – read on to learn more about them

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Celebrating 15 years of the RCN Foundation!

RCN Foundation Director, Deepa Korea, and RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Nicola Ranger, welcomed staff in celebrating the incredible impact of the RCN Foundation since it was founded in 2010