Karen Bonner

About our nursing event | Nursing Live | RCNi Nursing Live is 'the' nursing event of 2025. Join us at the NEC, Birmingham on 5-6 November for a rich programme of talks, CPD seminars, networking and pampering.

Nursing Live UK is back the UK's largest free nursing event. I am proud to be speaking alongside presentations on professional development & personal wellbeing.

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NHS England » NHS kicks off flu and COVID jabs to ‘winter-proof’ vulnerable NHS England » NHS kicks off flu and COVID jabs to ‘winter-proof’ vulnerable

This month is the start of our vital NHS vaccination campaign, and I encourage everyone—especially our dedicated front-line NHS workers and social care staff—to get vaccinated. Your participation not only protects you but also reassures the public and boosts community confidence.

Prostate Cancer UK TV advert - The Unexpected Hero 40s Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in men. And there are far too many men being diagnosed late, when it’s harder to treat. It shouldn’t be this way. We’re not afraid of the challenge, and we’re facing up to it. But we can’t take it on alone. If we’re going to campaign for an early detection programme, fund lifesaving research and put prostate cancer in its place, we need more of us to stand together. We need our friends, family and loved ones to join with us and say ‘enough is enough’. So that no man has to face prostate cancer alone. So that every man knows that when it comes to navigating this disease, all of us are right there with him. Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve already come so far. Every pound you’ve donated. Every petition you’ve signed. Every mile you’ve walked, cycled and swam to raise funds. It’s driving us forward. Now we’re building on that momentum, to gather support on a scale we’ve never seen before. And that’s why Prostate Cancer UK have created a new TV advert – The Unexpected Hero – to motivate people all across the UK to join us, and stand together to take on this disease. ___ Our Website: http://prostatecanceruk.org/ Tweet us at: http://bit.ly/1PwJJwV Prostate Cancer UK Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1OynmYJ Our Email: supportercare@prostatecanceruk.org

Are you an unexpected hero?

Prostate cancer is the leading cause of death among our men, & disparities are evident – black men are twice as likely to experience prostate cancer in their lifetime, often with poorer outcomes.Let’s fight this disease together by supporting our men to seek help early.

As Caroline Alexander CBE Chief Nurse @ Barts Health NHS Trust steps into retirement, we’re celebrating her incredible contributions to nursing & the NHS! On behalf of everyone at #NHSLondonRegion nurses, midwives, AHPs, & all our amazing colleagues—we want to say a massive THANK YOU, Caroline!💙

Are you the giving type❓
🗣️My message to all of you who have considered donating.

⏲️It takes 30/40 minutes & can ease pain & suffering & even save a life.

🙏🏽Thank you to the nurses & the Donor Carers for looking after me on Saturday at #BrixtonDonorCentre.
🩸I am 🅾️➕ RO subtype

Congratulations to all our NHS colleagues recognised in the #KingsBirthdayHonours2025 👏🏽👏🏽🥳

“I can’t breathe!” #GeorgeFloyd, 25 May 2020.

5️⃣years on, those words still ring in my ears.
🔚It takes individual & collective responsibility to call out & end racism.
❓What have you changed. What have you unlearned, or e
Learnt to play your part in making a better, fairer & just society.❓

“You are born once & you die once”
Meet Sally Boyles #ANP @communityHospice. I was lucky to spend clinical time Friday visiting a patient in their own home. Colleagues like Sally helping many to a dignified death & managing life limited disease while providing symptom relief. I thank you 🙏🏽

I celebrate alongside all of the nurses across London & the wider #NHS today Happy #IND2025.
30 years on my love & pride in nursing remains the same. We are the most trusted profession & integral to the healthcare economy. “Our Nurses, Our Future; Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies”

Meet Dante, Barry & Telmo 👋🏽 a trio of nurse leaders working & shaping their careers
@imperialnhs.bsky.social Radiology service.
Telmo was promoted into the Lead nurse role. Barry was promoted in to Telmos job as Matron. Dante was promoted into Barry’s job as Senior Charge Nurse Radiology. 💙

Happy #IDM2025. Today we celebrate the huge contributions made by our #Midwives
With 1 baby born every 5️⃣ mins in London our Midwives are #CriticalinEveryCrisis.

💫They provide comprehensive support throughout the entire childbearing process.
#Thankyou for all you do 💙♥️🖤🤎

How does it feel to be a new Chief Nurse❓
Manny Gnanaraj is just 4 weeks into his 1st Chief Nurse job. We spent the day together on Friday & he already feels part of @NorthLondonNHS FT family🫶🏽
A warm welcome Manny to London. I look forward to working with you.
#mentalhealth.

#StephenLawrenceDay

💭 I often ask myself, is society fairer today than it was in 1993⁉️

⚠️The 2024 race riots was a reminder of how much work is still left to do.

What future do you wish for the next generation ❓ #SLD25

We must play our part in shaping a fairer more inclusive society❤️‍🩹

About So much more than a walk in the park

🏃🏽‍♀️Another year, another #MarchforMen & a chance to remember my Dad who died of advanced metastatic prostate cancer in 2014💞.

Thanks to @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social for featuring my Dads story again this year🫶🏽. I hope it helps other men & communities💞
marchformen.prostatecanceruk.org/about

Thankful to CNO Tracey Carter for inviting me to speak at King's Academy Clinical Leaders event.
I met a number of wonderful nurses, midwives & AHPs.
Opened in 2023, it provides high quality education to enhance & develop your knowledge & skills.

On #IWD2025 I celebrate so many amazing women in my life who inspire me.. but as always the most special & important my Mum Avril Bonner. #Thankyou for the love, support & showing me the way #AccelerateAction

It’s such a privilege to give something so valuable to those in need Are you the giving type❓💙

Many congratulations to Steph Lawrence an well respected & experienced nurse leader - I look forward to supporting you in your new role 🫶🏽

#RamadanMubarak to all colleagues across the #NHS who are observing the holy month of #Ramadan 💫

From nursing to the ministry: the Bishop of London on faith, hope and health inequalities The King's Fund podcast · Episode

I love this 🫶🏽worth a listen 👂🏽💫Rt Rev Dame Sarah @Mullally speaking to Siva Anandaciva @thekingsfund.bsky.social https:/open.spotify.com/episode/7iDwFRQxs0s5c4mnA1VMY2?si=shhAw1nzTy27OR7iYV2RAQ

Nursing Times Awards 2024: Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Award for Inclusivity in Nursing and Midwifery winner and shortlist | Nursing Times Find out more about the winner and shortlisted entries in the Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Award for Inclusivity in Nursing and Midwifery category at the 2024 Nursing Times Awards.

Nursing Times Awards 2024: Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Award for Inclusivity in Nursing and Midwifery winner and shortlist

Find out more about the winner and shortlisted entries in this category at the 2024 Nursing Times Awards. #nursing #NTAwards #inclusivity #nhs

www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/nu...

Annual Leadership and Workforce Summit 2025 | The King's Fund Hear more about the challenges facing the workforce and what's being done to tackle them at our annual leadership and workforce summit.

Excited to join the discussion alongside @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social at @thekingsfund.bsky.social Annual Leadership & Workforce Summit!
With compassionate leadership being the centrepiece we will explore how to move beyond survival. Join us Weds 19 March 2025| www.kingsfund.org.uk/events/annua...

Well done @briandolan.bsky.social 💪🏻

Spending the day at SouthLondon & Maudsley FT gave me insights into the learning & work to improve mental health care. Including reduction in restrictive practices & increasing smoking cessation to improve health outcomes.

Thank you to CN Vanessa Smith & CEO David Bradley & team.

#LGBTHistoryMonth 🏳️‍🌈
#valentinesday love & understanding can transform individuals bringing communities & people together.
We continue strive for social justice, change & fight for equality & equity.

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better” Maya Angelou

A great opportunity for a n experienced nurse to join South East London ICB 👇🏽

hunter-healthcare.com/opportunitie...

I got to spend time @Royal National Orthopaedic with Chief Nurse Louise Morton. Also Kate Tait CEO Horatio's Garden & Dr Olivia Chapple OBE its founder. The gardens nurture the wellbeing of people after spinal injury in beautiful, vibrant sanctuaries within the heart of NHS spinal injury centres.

Ditto @briandolan.bsky.social 🫶🏽

It was a delight to spend time with colleagues Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust on Friday. Thank you to Nic Kane Chief Nurse & her team.
It was great to see the care given to birthing people in the Midwifery unit. Marion Louki Director of Midwifery showing such great leadership.

#WhyWeGetVaccinated Cervical cancer can often be prevented, & the #HPVvaccine plays a key role in reducing the risk. Since the programme started in 2008, rates of cervical cancer have dropped significantly, saving many lives. The vaccine is safe & the best way to protect from this virus.