The Florence Nightingale Foundation

07/01/2026

Calling FNF members, Alumni and Scholars. We’re hosting an exclusive webinar in February that you won’t want to miss.

The Pursuit of Greatness: Rediscovering Purpose and Professional Identity

🗓 Thursday 26 February 2026 | ⏰ 2–3pm

Professor Greta Westwood and Matthew Wynn will discuss how nurses and midwives can stay true to their purpose, maintain moral courage, and build collective strength in today’s challenging health and care landscape.. They’ll also look at how leaders can create the right conditions for greatness to flourish.

If you are an FNF member, Alumni or scholar, find out more and register at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/webinars/the-pursuit-of-greatness-webinar/

06/01/2026

A new year brings new opportunities, including the chance to grow as a leader.
The Florence Nightingale Foundation provides leadership development programmes for nurses and midwives at all levels, from early‑career professionals to those preparing for senior roles.
If you’re ready to start or to continue your leadership journey this year, take a look at what’s available:
https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/leadership-programmes-for-individuals/

02/01/2026

Last year our most read blog was on a theme which hit home with a lot of people, 'The Importance of Quiet Leadership'. If you did not read this fabulous blog written by Peter Roxburgh, we would recommend it. You can find it on our website at: https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/quiet-leaders/

01/01/2026

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! From everyone at .

28/12/2025

Keep up to date with all things FNF by signing up to our newsletter. Filled with updates on programmes, policy, webinars, events and more. Simply fill in the form at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/newsletter/

25/12/2025

🎄Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, from everyone at . Thank you for your support this year.🎄

19/12/2025

Our IENM survey deadline has now been extended to 5 January. All entries can enter the prize draw!

If you are an internationally educated nurse or midwife working in the UK, a leader supporting internationally educated nurses and midwives, or a leader or member of a diaspora community, take part in our national survey to share your experiences. Your insights will directly shape our recommendations.

We'd love to hear from all IENMs- but we are especially seeking responses from:
- nurses working in social care
- midwives
- nurses and midwives based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
(1-2-1 online interviews available for these groups - with £15 shopping voucher)

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

18/12/2025

As we move towards the end of the year, we're sharing our highlights as we celebrate 2025 and each and every person who has made this a special year. Thank you all, we look forward to what 2026 will bring.

17/12/2025

FNF was recently honoured with the Sigma Archon Award in recognition of its lasting impact on the nursing profession and global health. Our CEO Greta Westwood received the award on behalf of FNF.

You can read more on our website at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/fnf-receives-international-award/

Sigma Nursing

16/12/2025

"The scholarship nurtured confidence to advocate for collaboration and reaffirmed the idea that nurses can lead meaningful, lasting change."

Read the Star Alumni blog written by Ralph Lauren T. Figueroa, Section Head, Critical Care Units and Specialty Centers, Western Visayas Medical Center, Iloilo City, Philippines, where he reflects on the impact of his FNF Global scholarship https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/ralph-lauren-t-figuero/

10/12/2025

We have an exclusive webinar on 27 January for , & . The webinar is free to attend.

Facilitated by FNF CEO Professor Greta Westwood, this event brings together a panel of experts from across the four UK countries to reflect on how management and leadership frameworks can strengthen cultures of compassion, inclusion, and improvement, including NHS England and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Find out more and register at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/webinars/leading-for-change-webinar/

If you are not sure if you work for a member organisation, you can check on our website at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/current-fnf-members/

Exploring how the new NHS England Management and Leadership Framework can drive positive, compassionate, and effective leadership.

08/12/2025

FNF is proud to champion and across the UK and around the world, equipping them with the skills and confidence to lead. Today, our member opportunities reach more than 240,000 nurses and midwives.

Explore the impact we’ve made together in our 2024-2025 Impact Report on our website at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/our-impact-2024-2025/