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

02/11/2026

Could an FNF Scholarship be the next best step in your leadership development? Scholarships for 2027-28 are for you if you are a registered nurse or midwife (NMC registered or international equivalent) working at Band 8d or above, or equivalent in the independent sector, military or internationally and you have the ambition to influence beyond your own organisation.

Find out more and start your application at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/scholarships/

01/11/2026

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28/10/2026

Dani Nebres recently graduated as an FNF Scholar. We are delighted that he is now fundraising for FNF by running the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027 in April 2027.

Can you help Dani reach his fundraising target and support him in this fantastic challenge? Find out more about why he's chosen to support FNF, and if you can, make a donation at https://www.justgiving.com/page/dani-nebres-1

And If you are interested in supporting FNF, we have lots of fundraising options for you. Visit https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/fundraise-for-fnf/ and download out fundraising booklet to find out more.

22/10/2026

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Funded by NHS England, the FNF Windrush Leadership Programme supports nurses and midwives in England to strengthen their leadership, expand their networks and drive meaningful change across health and care.

"The leadership course was a complete package and truly transformational" Funke Adewoye, Practice Educator with the Student Support Team, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust and FNF Star Alumna.

Find the full details on programme content, eligibility and dates for the programme on our website at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/programmes/windrush-leadership-programme/

Applications close on 8 December 2026.

21/10/2026

"This programme has been a powerful experience of self-discovery. It has reshaped how I lead, reinforcing the importance of reflection, self-awareness, and leading with purpose, always keeping others at the centre.” Gifty Markey, FNF Scholar Alumna, Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Mental Health, Learning Disability & Neurodiversity at Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust

Could an FNF Scholarship be the next best step in your leadership development? Scholarships for 2027-28 are for you if you are a registered nurse or midwife (NMC registered or international equivalent) working at Band 8d or above, or equivalent in the independent sector, military or internationally and you have the ambition to influence beyond your own organisation.

Find out more and start your application at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/scholarships/

20/10/2026

Join the Florence Nightingale Foundation on Wednesday 18 November, to hear about the findings of Global Talent, Local Impact, our report exploring the experiences of internationally educated nurses and midwives in the UK.

Drawing on insights from more than 1,100 survey respondents and an independent literature review, the report highlights opportunities to better support and retain the international nursing and midwifery workforce.

This webinar is exclusively for FNF members, colleagues working within member organisations, alumni and current scholars.

Find out more and register today at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/webinars/global-talent-local-impact-report-findings/

19/10/2026

Heading to Nursing Live UK this November? Make sure to stop by Stand 61 and say hello to the Florence Nightingale Foundation team.

We'll be sharing how we're supporting nurses and midwives to develop their leadership potential, as well as revealing an exciting new update that you won't want to miss.

Join us at the NEC Birmingham on 9-10 November and register for your free ticket today: https://invt.io/1lxbhf46qfe

16/10/2026

Our CEO, Greta Westwood CBE, recently completed the Southampton Half Marathon to raise money to fund a future FNF scholar.

Taking just 2hrs and 6 minutes, Greta absolutely smashed it. She shared: "FNF provides leadership scholarships and programmes that simply wouldn’t exist without charitable support. Running this race is my way of investing in that mission - and in the thousands of patients who benefit when nursing and midwifery leadership is at its very best."

If you would like to support Greta, to help her get closer to her fundraising target, go to: https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/southampton-half-marathon/

15/10/2026

FNF Scholarships are open for applications until 15 November, that's just one month to get your application in!

We have updated the eligibility for the 2027-28 scholarship and the curriculum is now mapped to Stage 4 of the NHS Leadership and Management Framework (Executive and Board-Level Leaders). So please do check out the details on our website at: https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/scholarships/ before applying.

We look forward to hearing from you.

14/10/2026

The Florence Nightingale Foundation's Windrush Leadership Programme is designed to support nurses and midwives from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds in England to develop their leadership skills, confidence and influence.

Funded by NHS England, the programme combines leadership development, action learning and a quality improvement project focused on tackling health inequalities, helping participants create positive change for patients, communities and colleagues.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to grow as a leader while connecting with a supportive network of peers, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications for the 2027 cohorts close in early in early December. Learn more and apply at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/programmes/windrush-leadership-programme/

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