@rcnfoundation.bsky.social
We support nursing and midwifery staff in the UK to offer the best possible care by providing grants for hardship, education and research. Charity number: 1134606
❗One week left to apply❗
Funding of up to £30,000 is available for Registered Nurses Learning Disability (RNLDs) to undertake a research project to address health inequality and enhance health related quality of life outcomes for people with a learning disability in Wales.
Apply 👉 bit.ly/4svuLhH
Funding of up to £30,000 is available for organisations to undertake nurse-led research which explores mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challenges across the UK.
📆 Apply by 5pm on 2 March
👉 bit.ly/3YMn7Ca
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Funding of up to £30,000 is available for Registered Nurses Learning Disability to undertake a research project to address health inequality and enhance health related quality of life outcomes for people with a learning disability in Wales.
🗓️ Deadline 23 February
💻 Apply online
👉 bit.ly/4svuLhH
2/2 With grants up to £2,500, we're seeking applications from:
✅ Nurses
✅ Midwives
✅ Registered nursing associates
✅ Health and support care workers
✅ Maternity assistants
You do not need to be an RCN member to apply. For more information and to apply, visit bit.ly/4aHrbdm
1/2 The RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project is a fund dedicated to supporting projects that improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing.
#QualityImprovement #Grant
2/2 The need for improved support for people diagnosed with cancer has never been more urgent. This funding is already making a meaningful difference by enhancing the care patients receive and empowering nurses with better understanding and confidence in their practice.
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1/2 Thanks to the generous support of DKMS UK and UK charity Triple Negative Breast Cancer, we were able to award 7 education grants in 2025 to nurses across the UK, enabling them to undertake specialist training in cancer care.
#WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique
3/3 The panel will take place online on Wednesday 11 February between 11am-12pm and 12:30pm-1:30pm.
To find out more and join the panel, visit
bit.ly/4qXnoyD
2/3 We are hosting an online stakeholder panel and are keen to hear from Black and Asian mothers of all ages, who have had a child within the last five years. This will provide you with the opportunity to share your experiences and to discuss where you feel we can have the most impact in this area.
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1/3 We’re looking to develop a programme of research and education which aims to give a voice to Black and Asian mothers about their experiences of maternity and neonatal care, and to support a person-centred approach to maternal and neonatal care.
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2/2 Despite the cold mornings, her preparation for the London Marathon is well underway!
If you would like to support Ella reach her fundraising goal, you can make a donation below 👇
bit.ly/4nMSDdR
#LondonMarathon2026
1/2 Ella, an ICU nurse, will be running the London Marathon in April and is raising money for the RCN Foundation.
Ella uses running as an outlet to help manage the stresses of her job, but she also sees this as an opportunity to give back to the profession she cares deeply about.
You're invited to attend a free lecture on Health Justice, funded by us and hosted by the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence.
The event will be chaired by Professor Anne Whittaker and will explore the concept of health justice.
🗓️ 19 March
⏰ 5-6:30pm
📍RCN HQ or online
➡️ Book now bit.ly/3YIPAbZ
Funding of up to £30,000 is available for organisations to undertake nurse-led research which explores mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challenges across the UK.
📆 Apply by 5pm on 2 March
👉 bit.ly/3YMn7Ca
#BlueMonday isn't the most depressing day of the year - rather it's just another cold, winter Monday.
We know mental health doesn’t discriminate, and for some people, this time of year can feel heavy. We've put together a list of organisations here to help whenever you might need bit.ly/4dRBVpA
3/3 She is now applying new learning to improve access to outreach for women – right where it’s needed. Read more about Caz’s work and first-hand how she is making a difference in her community bit.ly/3ZdQvRK
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2/3 In 2024 (with funding from The Grace Trust) Caz, a Homeless Outreach Nurse who provides targeted healthcare to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, was awarded a grant to support her undertaking a postgraduate module in wound healing and tissue repair.
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1/3 The BBC (bbc.in/4sMKR6X) have highlighted that the number of women sleeping rough is more than 10 times the figure identified in government reports. Known as the "hidden homeless", women are often missed on official counts as they do not stay in one spot for very long for fear of being attacked.
15.01.2026 11:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 02/2 An undoubted huge personal achievement and milestone, Deepa has reflected on what it means to receive this recognition, on both a personal and professional level.
Follow the link to read Deepa's blog 👇
bit.ly/3Z6xbW
1/2 Last month we shared the news that Deepa had received an (very well deserved in our opinion!) MBE in His Majesty the King’s 2026 New Year Honours for her outstanding contribution to nursing and midwifery.
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Funding of up to £30,000 is available for Registered Nurses Learning Disability (RNLDs) to undertake a research project to address health inequality and enhance health related quality of life outcomes for people with a learning disability in Wales.
🗓️Apply by 23 Feb
👉 bit.ly/4svuLhH
#LDNursing
2/2 We're here to support you as much as we can to complete your grant application, and to get a longer-term plan in place so that you don’t have to worry as much about money in the future.
Read the latest blog from our debt advice partner, PayPlan, including helpful tips and advice
bit.ly/4sroJ1y
1/2 Applicants with a form of neurodivergence, such as ADHD or autism, have told us that it can be a challenge managing money and accessing support such as grants and debt advice.
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2/2 This money will directly support up to 7 nursing or midwifery professionals that are facing financial difficulty by assisting with household repairs, costs whilst on long term sick, or even help someone fleeing domestic violence.
Learn more about the impact a donation can have bit.ly/46j2lPa
1/2 A tremendous thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas campaign (bit.ly/3L2VfGJ) – whether this was through a donation or sharing with your networks – you helped raise over £2,700!
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Congratulations to RCN Fellow Michelle Cox, and @rcnfoundation.bsky.social Deepa Korea, who have been named today in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours for their contributions to the nursing profession.
Find out more ⬇️
2/2 This year we were able to provide financial support to 1 in 6 that applied for a hardship grant, and 1 in 10 that applied for an education grant. By making a donation to the RCN Foundation, you’ll help us reach more nursing and midwifery professionals when they need us most.
👉 bit.ly/3LTR4Nt
1/2 Like so many others, Janice is too poorly to be at home this year, but the magic of Christmas hasn’t left her. She’ll be spending it surrounded by family and the nursing and healthcare staff that care for her, every day of the year.
#bethedifference
2/2 #BeTheDifference this Christmas and support the RCN Foundation. Donate £5 today and help us continue to support nursing and midwifery professionals through our hardship and education grants.
▶️ bit.ly/3LTR4Nt
