The Florence Nightingale Foundation

The Florence Nightingale Foundation Developing nurse and midwife leaders, enabling them to stay, thrive, lead and transform health and care.

On 23 June, our latest webinar 'Maternity Care at a Crossroads – Progress, Scrutiny and the Road Ahead' will take place....
13/06/2026

On 23 June, our latest webinar 'Maternity Care at a Crossroads – Progress, Scrutiny and the Road Ahead' will take place.

The webinar is exclusively for FNF Academy members, alumni and current scholars and will explore progress on improving maternity care in England. We will look at what progress looks like in practice, and where gaps persist, across safety, workforce, inequalities, and service experience. It will provide a balanced and practical discussion of the realities facing maternity services today, while highlighting implications for leadership, policy, and frontline practice.

We will be joined by the authors of 2026 Nuffield Trust explainer: 'Is England making progress to improve maternity care?' Stephanie Kumpunen Senior Fellow; Nuffield Trust and Rebecca Best, Midwife and Public Health Registrar (UKHSA).

We will also be joined by a midwifery panel sharing thoughts, experiences and expertise on this topic including Rosemary Idiaghe, Director of Midwifery, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Find out more and register at:
https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/webinars/maternity-care-webinar/

If you are not sure if you work for an FNF Academy member organisation please do check on our website at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/current-fnf-members/ as we have new members joining us every month.

"What the programme gave me, more than anything else, was the confidence to stop questioning whether I deserved to be he...
11/06/2026

"What the programme gave me, more than anything else, was the confidence to stop questioning whether I deserved to be here. I do. And that’s changed how I lead."

Michalae Thompson is a Group Quality & Governance Manager and Senior Nurse at Forest Healthcare Ltd. She recently completed the Established Leaders programme with FNF and as our latest Star Alumni, she shares her experience and the impact the programme has had.

Read the full story here https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/michalae-thompson/

Adesola Oriola is a Deputy Sister at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She is also an FNF al...
09/06/2026

Adesola Oriola is a Deputy Sister at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She is also an FNF alumna having completed our Emerging Leaders programme.

As our latest Star Alumni, Adesola talks about her experience on the programme, and the impact it has had not only on herself but her team, and the patients at her Trust.

https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/adesola-oriola/

This week we are spotlighting our leadership programmes and the impact they could have on you, your patients and communi...
09/06/2026

This week we are spotlighting our leadership programmes and the impact they could have on you, your patients and communities.

Today we are sharing more about our Emerging Leaders programme, for nurses and midwives working at Bands 5 and 6.

In our first blog, hear from FNF’s Head of Academy Operations and registered nurse, Debbie Preston, about why this programme was launched a year ago and why it’s so important to her.

https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/unlock-your-leadership-potential/

In case you missed it, last week we shared a beautiful video from the Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service which t...
08/06/2026

In case you missed it, last week we shared a beautiful video from the Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service which took place at Westminster Abbey on 12 May.

If you were unable to attend please do watch and enjoy the highlights from this most special occasion.

If you were there on the day, please watch and re-live some of the special moments from the Service.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxeoqfnD5DY

FNF is offering a three-day residential leadership programme for aspiring digital career nurses and midwives. Open to pr...
03/06/2026

FNF is offering a three-day residential leadership programme for aspiring digital career nurses and midwives. Open to professionals at any stage, it’s designed for those taking their first steps into digital roles and looking to influence transformation.

Delivered by CHIME International, the programme equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the evolving digital health landscape.

Find out more about the programme on our website at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/programmes/aspiring-digital-leaders/

Would you like to take on a sports challenge to support FNF? You can choose from hundreds of exclusive events throughout...
28/05/2026

Would you like to take on a sports challenge to support FNF? You can choose from hundreds of exclusive events throughout the year across the UK, from 10Ks to full marathons. It’s easy to get involved!

Some of our featured runs include:
- Great North Run
- Saucony London 10K
- CDF 10K
- Sheffield 10K
- Great Scottish Run 10K
- Manchester Half Marathon
- GetPRO Bath Half Marathon
- London Landmarks Half Marathon
- Brighton Half Marathon
- Manchester Marathon

Find out all you need to know at https://runforcharity.com/charity-eventhub/florence-nightingale-foundation/all-events. If you have any questions just get in touch, we will be here to support you all the way!

If you don't already, why not sign up to receive the FNF newsletter. sent via email. The newsletter has all our updates,...
27/05/2026

If you don't already, why not sign up to receive the FNF newsletter. sent via email. The newsletter has all our updates, news and information to keep you up to date. It's also the best place to find out about the public tickets we have available each year for the Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service.

It takes less than a minute to sign up, just go to: https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/newsletter/

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