Investigating provisions for children and young people with a learning disability
Grant available for nurse-led research exploring mental health provisions for CYP who have a learning disability & mental health challenges. Apply by 2 March
Funding available to support RNLDs address health inequality in Wales
A funded study which will support RNLDs to address health inequality and enhance health related quality of life outcomes for people with a learning disability in Wales. Applications close 23 February 2026
MBE for Director of the RCN Foundation!
We’re delighted to announce that our Director, Deepa Korea, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in His Majesty the King’s 2026 New Year Honours
Investing in Care: A Joint Celebration of Innovation and Impact
On 3 December 2025, we celebrated the impact of funded Quality Improvement projects as well as honouring our long-standing partnership with LV=
RCN Foundation awarded prestigious Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Award
We’re delighted to have been recognised by Professor Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, for our contributions to adult social care nursing
“Compassion is the most important intervention we have available to us in healthcare.”
On 22 September we held our Annual Lecture where Professor Michael West CBE presented on Compassionate Leadership
Tool to support people with a learning disability access urgent and emergency care
Following funding, the UCAN (Urgent Care Access Now) study, undertaken by Keele University and partners, has developed the careLeD tool
Damehood for Chair of the RCN Foundation!
Congratulations to our Chair, Professor Jane Cummings, in being made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in His Majesty the King’s 2025 Birthday Honours
UK nurse successfully summits Mount Everest!
Rowena, a nurse, has challenged herself to take on the Seven Summits and has successfully conquered Mount Everest! Find out how more and help Rowena reach her fundraising goal
Celebrating excellence in nursing and midwifery
Our annual Impact Awards showcase the best and brightest that nursing and midwifery have to offer. We’ve profiled each of our exceptional award winners – read on to learn more about them
Celebrating 15 years of the RCN Foundation!
RCN Foundation Director, Deepa Korea, and RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Nicola Ranger, welcomed staff in celebrating the incredible impact of the RCN Foundation since it was founded in 2010