Celebrating International Nurses Day at HPFT

15 May 26

International Nurses Day gives us the chance to recognise the skill, compassion and impact of all our nurses. This year, more than 80 HPFT colleagues came together for our International Nurses Day conference to celebrate what makes nursing at HPFT so special.

Audience seated in a bright conference room facing a presenter at the front, with rows of chairs, a screen, and windows letting in daylight. White rectangular cake iced with piped frosting, decorated with a rainbow and clouds, and blue writing that reads “Happy International Nurses Day.”

Chaired by Bina Jumnoodoo, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, the day focused on what matters most to our nurses and the people we care for, and on the difference it makes when nurses feel supported, valued and able to do their best work.

We were pleased to welcome guest speaker Dr Marion Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of Art of Nursing, a national nursing leadership organisation. Dr Lynch spoke about the legacy and lasting influence of nursing, highlighting the compassion and creativity at the heart of the profession.

Audience seated at tables in a conference room, facing a presenter standing beside a projector screen displaying slides, with a lectern and “Our Values” banner to the side.

Throughout the day, sessions explored professional standards, inclusion and wellbeing, alongside how our HPFT nursing strategy is being shaped and delivered in practice alongside a look ahead to the future of the profession.

Rows of attendees seated at tables in a conference room, listening to a speaker standing at the front near a lectern. Four NHS colleagues standing side by side indoors, posing together and wearing lanyards.

The wide-ranging agenda encouraged plenty of discussion, learning and celebration of nurses’ work across different services. There was also time to recognise colleagues nominated by their peers as ‘unsung heroes’ – those whose impact is felt by colleagues, service users and carers every day.

Bina Jumnoodoo, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, said:

“International Nurses Day reminds us why nursing matters so deeply to our Trust and to the communities we serve. It is about recognising the expertise, leadership and compassion of our nurses, and making sure their voices help shape the future of care at HPFT.

"Thank you to all our nurses for the commitment, care and professionalism they bring every day."

Following the event, Bina accompanied Emma Wadey, Chief Nursing Officer and Deputy Chief Executive and Keith Mupita, Deputy Director of Safety and Risk Management to The Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service at Westminster Abbey as guests of the Florence Nightingale Foundation.

Two people standing side by side inside Westminster Abbey, with blue and gold architectural details and rows of seating in the background; one person holds a booklet. Person standing inside Westminster Abbey near ornate carved wood and blue patterned panels, with red lamps on tall stands.

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