The Florence Nightingale Foundation

13/02/2026

We are delighted to have new dates for our next Safe Cultures of Care Programme, a three day residential which will take place between 6-8 May in London.

The aim of this programme is to equip nurses and midwives with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to establish, nurture, and maintain a robust culture of safety within their teams / organisations.

The programme underscores the significance of effective leadership in a specific context: the creation of safe and caring cultures within organisations. It acknowledges that safety, well-being, and a supportive work environment are essential for the success and satisfaction of employees, learners, and the organisation.

If you would like to find out more and book a place on this next course, you can find out all the information you need on our website at

The aim of this programme is to equip nurses and midwives with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to establish, nurture, and maintain a robust culture of safety within their teams / organisations.

10/02/2026

📣 Calling all FNF Academy members, alumni and current scholars.

Don't forget to register and save your place to join us on 26 February from 2-3pm, for our next live webinar.

Facilitated by Greta Westwood CBE PhD RN, this reflective conversation features Matthew Wynn, author of 'Practical Strategies for Greatness in Nursing'.

Together, they will consider how and can sustain authenticity, moral courage, and collective purpose in today’s complex health and care environment, and how leaders can create the conditions for greatness to flourish.

If you are an FNF Member, Alumni or current Scholar and you would like to find out more and register to attend, please go to our website: https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/webinars/the-pursuit-of-greatness-webinar/

06/02/2026

Calling all established and leaders who are ready to grow, connect and lead with confidence.

Our Established Clinical Leaders Programme is designed to strengthen your identity, expand your influence and equip you with the skills needed to thrive in today’s demanding health and social care environment.

The programme is for nurses and midwives in patient‑facing roles at Band 7–8a (or equivalent) across all sectors and all four UK nations and takes place from 5 June 2026. The programme takes place online with a face to face celebration and networking event in London in March 2027.

As a participant you’ll join a powerful network of peers, build deeper self‑awareness and develop the tools to lead with clarity and purpose. After finishing the programme you will join our network of incredible Alumni.

A previous participant said: “I enjoyed the delivery of the course. It was inspirational and made me want to become a better leader. It was great to meet different professionals and hear that we are all in similar boats.”

If you’re ready to invest in your leadership journey, now’s the time. Find out more and secure your place at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/programmes/established-leaders/

04/02/2026

We are delighted to share that we have new dates now available for our programme: Leading, Creating and Sustaining Safe Cultures of Care which will be taking place from 6-8 May in London. This 3 day residential aims to equip and with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to establish, nurture, and maintain a robust culture of safety within their teams / organisations.

If you are interested to find out more and book a place, you can find all the information on our website at https://lnkd.in/ehwdH8xF

You can also hear more from previous participant Jonah Atos in this video on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eVaVMMbc

03/02/2026

Want to understand what shared governance is — and what “good” looks like in reality?
Want to learn how shared governance creates the conditions for better outcomes?
Want to take away ideas you can apply immediately in your own setting to support nursing excellence?

Join FNF and NAME UK on 25 March for an exciting webinar focusing on what shared governance looks like in practice, and the impact it can deliver.

Introduced by Carolyn Fox, Chair of Nursing and Midwifery Excellence UK (NAME UK) and DAISY Foundation Representative for Europe and the UK. With guest speaker C.J. Newton, Magnet Program Coordinator for Conway Regional Health System (Arkansas, USA) and Director of Accreditation for the Forum for Shared Governance

Open exclusively to FNF Academy members, FNF alumni, scholars and NAME UK members.

Find out more and sign up here:

Let's dive into how teamwork and collaboration can lead to better results in our workplaces!

01/02/2026

FNF Online programmes have brilliant outcomes for participants, and everything to enable those outcomes is hosted on our customised Learning Management System (LMS).

The LMS is a secure platform that enables learners to access materials and ongoing support, where they can interact with each other and their facilitators, making them the perfect opportunity to support clinical excellence, improve motivation and retention of your workforce in a flexible and cost-effective way.

Online programmes are available to commission for groups of 10+. If you would like to find out more, head to our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.

We have programmes available for:
- Early Career Nurses and Midwives
- Healthcare Support Workers
- Internationally Educated Nurses and Midwives
- (NEW programme) Nursing Associates

Find out more at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/online-learning/

30/01/2026

"These programmes build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and create a confident skilled workforce to enable them to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.” Ana Gleghorn, Associate Chief Nurse – Workforce and Education, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

If you are interested in finding out more about our online learning, you can find all the information you need on our website and we are always happy to talk to you if you have any questions.

Our online programmes are available as commissions for groups of 10 or more, so if you are an individual who is interested in a course, please speak to your manager and ask them to contact us for more details.

https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/online-learning/

28/01/2026

Lucy Phiri is a registered midwife, working at Barts Health NHS Trust. Lucy took part in FNF’s online programme for Internationally Educated Nurses and Midwives. In a recent blog Lucy talks about moving to the UK in 2023 and the difference the programme made to her https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/lucy-phiri/

26/01/2026

At the Florence Nightingale Foundation, we offer tailored online programmes that help you strengthen your voice, grow your confidence and lead teams where people thrive.

We have online leadership development courses designed specifically for Early Career Nurses and Midwives, Internationally Educated Nurses and Midwives, Nursing Associates and Healthcare Support Workers. Our courses offer:

✔️ Flexible online learning
✔️ Spring or Autumn 2026 start dates
✔️ Bookable for groups of 10+

If you’re a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker and you are interested in these opportunities, please share details with your manager and encourage them to get in touch. We’re always happy to talk through the options.

Find out more at

Florence Nightingale Foundation online learning is innovative, engaging and interactive, with meaningful clinical narratives and using a wide variety of multimedia.

25/01/2026

Our newsletter keeps you up to date with the latest news from FNF on leadership development opportunities, upcoming events, webinars and much more. Sign up today at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/newsletter/

23/01/2026

Congratulations to our newest FNF alumni who graduated this week in Lilongwe, Malawi. And a huge thanks to their mentors for the ongoing support in developing participants' Quality Improvement projects. We look forward to see the impact these change projects bring to health and care across Malawi.

We were delighted to work in partnership with Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi over the past 9 months, as well as the Of Health - Malawi and the Nursing Council of Kenya.

20/01/2026

Celebrating nursing & midwifery leaders! Huge congratulations to the most recent graduates of our Windrush leadership programme.