FNF News - July 2023

FNF Leadership Programmes

If you are interested in finding out more about any of our Leadership Programmes, we have several open now and more coming.

Aspiring Digital Healthcare: In partnership with System C we're pleased to offer a leadership programme to aspiring digital career nurses, midwives and AHPs. Find out more here.

Empowering Sustainable Leaders: In partnership with Cabilla Cornwall, the Eden Project and RADA Business, our unique new programme is for senior nurses and midwives with an interest in or responsibility for the sustainability agenda.?Find out more here.

Green Healthcare Leadership Programme: In partnership with Nuffield Health, we are pleased to offer a bespoke leadership development programme for nurses working in the Independent Sector.?Find out more here.

Windrush Leadership Programme: With the support of NHS England, we are pleased to offer a leadership programme to nurses and midwives who are of a Global Majority background.?Find out more here.

If you would like to commission a tailored leadership programme for your workforce please get in touch with us.

75th Windrush Anniversary

This year is the 75th anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush arriving in Tilbury Docks on 22 June 1948 from the Caribbean. Many of those on board came to work in the newly formed NHS. They were, and continue to be, the talent in the NHS’s history. Their descendants – and indeed descendants of those who have come to the UK from all over the world – are an essential part of our rich and diverse health and care workforce.??

FNF is committed to providing equity of access to leadership opportunities for nurses and midwives from the global majority. On this anniversary, with thanks to the NHS Workforce, Training and Education Directorate, we are launching our next Windrush Leadership Programme (details above) for nurses and midwives from a global majority background. We want to close the gap in career opportunities across health and social care settings.?

We celebrate nurses and midwives who have already participated in our leadership programmes and those who are Windrush descendants and you can?read more about them here.

Anti-racism and allyship

FNF is an anti-racist organisation. We firmly believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual and are committed to opposing all forms of racism and discrimination. Because of this we have developed, with external support, an?Anti-racism statement and commitment. An important part of this is about Allyship. Find out more about this in our new, free,?online module. You will look at what allyship is, how to become an ally and work towards more inclusive workplaces. We are committed to continued learning and we welcome any feedback.

#TeamFNF is embarking on a Summer Fundraising challenge, walking to Florence!?It's 917 miles from our office in London to Florence and we set off on 1 August, hoping to complete the walk by the end of the month! Look out for more information in our August newsletter!

We will be raising funds for FNF and sharing updates on our JustGiving page, and we hope you will support us. If you would like to set up a fundraising event or challenge to support our work, please contact our Fundraising Manager,?Clementine Kumar.