History of nursing

A descendant of Florence Nightingale has spoken to Nursing Times about how he hopes the seminal nurse’s legacy will continue in the future as a charity he was running in her honour closes its doors. It was announced this month that the Nightingale Fund (NF) would be wound down and…

The original endowment raised to support Florence Nightingale's efforts in Crimea has been passed on to a new owner, after the charity acting as its caretaker is wound down. The Nightingale Fund (NF), which was originally set up to protect the pot of money first built up in the 1800s,…

The work of nurses and midwives “must never go unrecognised”, members of the profession were told this week at the annual Florence Nightingale commemoration service. The chief executive of the Florence Nightingale Foundation said it was very important for nurses and midwives to “pause and reflect on the difference you…

The Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) has officially launched its global scheme which aims to develop one million nursing and midwifery leaders over the next five years. Nurse leaders and international nursing associations came together for the FNF Global launch, which took place at the House of Lords yesterday (7 March).…

The Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) has today launched its new five-year strategy which seeks to support and develop one million nursing and midwifery leaders to help “blaze a trail for better health and care”. In unveiling the charity’s “ambitious plans” for 2022-27, chief executive Professor Greta Westwood recognised it was…

Nursing and midwifery charity the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) has appointed a new chair, it has been announced. Simon Gillespie will take on the role following the departure of Dame Yvonne Moores, who has been at the organisation for almost four years. Related article Chair of Florence Nightingale Foundation to…

The chair of the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) will be stepping down from her role after almost four years in post, it has been announced. Dame Yvonne Moores said she leaves behind a team who will continue “to develop and support nurses and midwives around the world”. The FNF is…

A UK nursing charity has signalled its intentions to help equip nurses and midwives to “blaze the trail” for better and greener healthcare. During a conference celebrating the achievements of its latest cohort of scholars, the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) revealed its plans to “take forward” the sustainability agenda. Deputy…

The Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) has unveiled ambitious plans to develop one million nursing and midwifery leaders over the next five years. Speaking at a conference held today to celebrate its latest cohorts of scholars, chief executive of the foundation Professor Greta Westwood announced the charity’s strategy for 2022-27. One…

This week was cause for celebration and reflection. It was, of course, International Nurses Day on Thursday, with social media thick with positive posts and pictures from nurses. Meanwhile, the Florence Nightingale Museum in London reopened, a major new report on nursing around the globe was published calling for investment,…