Delighted to review the latest Army Graduates from The Army Trg Centre Pirbright today. Including my goddaughter Private Emily Brennan (left) RAMC, accompanied by her sister LCpl Olivia Brennan of the Army Air Corp. Their mum was also a PMRAFNS Nursing Officer, & dad an RAF pilot

Also at the PMRAFNS conference, we heard from the 'Atlantic Rocks' 4 RAF Regiment Gunners who rowed a gruelling and challenging 3200 miles from Lanzarote to Antigua. We learned how they developed their resilience and used teamwork to succeed in their mission. Truly outstanding.

A fantastic 2 days at the PMRAFNS nursing conference with over 200 hundred RAF Nurses in attendance. A wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues. Fantastic presentation from Para Nordic Champion veteran Scott Meenah, who gave insights to his truly inspirational story.

A great day Birmingham City University, on Friday, learning of the fantastic technological advances in healthcare education! Our military nursing and healthcare professionals training at BCU are in the very best of hands, with the most up-to-date facilities and lecturers. Thanks BCU! BCU Defence

This evening, at DMS Whittington, we gathered to remember and respect the remarkable tribulation, toil and triumph of those who tirelessly defended the UK against the Nazi peril. I was honoured to lead the toast to 'the few' to whom owe the precious freedoms we enjoy today. ✈️🛩️

Suicide prevention depends on a supportive environment . When behaviours change; if colleagues seem withdrawn, and alter the way they plan- its right to ask how they are, or if they've had suicidal thoughts. Sometimes we need 'permission' to talk - listening can save lives.

It was my privilege to lead the tributes to Sqn Ldr Sherry McBain ARRC PMRAFNS, who we dined out of Service, after 27 years, on Saturday evening. Over 100 people attended to show their admiration of Sherry, an exemplary nurse, an excellent leader, and the best of Friends.

A great insight into what it’s like to belong to the Queens Nursing Institute 👏👏fantastic organisation offering nurses fantastic opportunities Suzanne Turner RN QN

An insightful and candid Q&Q with our external guest speakers at Conference today! We can all make a difference - don’t be afraid to just make a start…

Professor Brian Dolan OBE inspired the Defence Nursing Conference with innovations and a model for leadership of compassion, attitude, resilience and engagement - world class work for making the most of precious patient time.

At Conference, Dr Emma Wadey, gave an exceptional talk on the mental health risks for nurses, & the road to recovery - “from distress can come growth - the Professional Nurse Advocate Programme creates the conditions for colleagues to thrive, not just survive.” Thank you Dr Wadey

A very warm welcome to the annual Defence Nursing Conference! We have a full line-up of insightful speakers ahead! Today, we’re bringing together nurses of the Royal Navy, British Army 🇬🇧, Royal Air Force snd the Civil Service, ever-ready to give care where others cannot go.

One of our 306HSR Army Reserves Paediatric Nurses out and about transporting sick children yesterday #transferableskillsinthenhs 306HSR

Just over week to go until the Defence Nursing Conference 2023. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you all, and have a wonderful line-up including: Sue Tranka 💙 RN,FQNI Prof Mark Radford CBE PhD RN Lynda Holt Brian Dolan OBE, RMN, RGN
Prof Joanne Bosanquet MBE RN FRCN FQNI 🏳️‍🌈 Dr Emma Wadey Ph.D FQNI RN (MH) as well as our own Defence speakers 👏👏

Well done Cpl Davis, truly outstanding achievement 👏👏👏

On #InternationalWomensDay we share Cpl Ellie Harrison: a Registered Children’s Nurse who works with Embrace Transport - the highly specialist retrieval & transport service for critically ill infants and children. Read more below about why she enjoys serving in the Army Reserves ⬇️

18 days until the Defence Nursing Conference! Only by coming together, sharing experiences and learning from our speakers can we innovate and deliver the best care for our patients. Defence nurses - be it on land, sea, in the air, or at home - give care where others cannot go.

Great to catch-up with some of our student nurses, who were taking part in the British Army Warrior Fitness Competition (Midlands region) today. Fitness & team work helps prepare our nurses - mentally and physically - for the challenges they will face, at home and abroad. 🏋️‍♂️💪👏