Deborah Sturdy

Deborah Sturdy is the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care

International Women's Day: we'll break the bias but never women's resolve

Deborah Sturdy, 8 March 2022 - Care and support, Carers, Events, LGBTQ+, Workforce

If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s the fundamental truth that collective action, free of self-interest, prejudice or judgement, can achieve amazing things. International Women’s Day has chosen ‘break the bias’ as this year’s theme. I believe we can all draw strength from its ideal in these worrying times.

LGBT+ History Month: embrace diversity

Deborah Sturdy, 23 February 2022 - Communities, LGBT+ awareness, Workforce

Inclusion, acceptance and respect are all essential qualities in the world of social care, as much for those who provide services as they are for those who receive them. Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, believes LGBT+ History Month is the perfect opportunity to celebrate diversity across the care sector.

A heartfelt thank you

Deborah Sturdy, 16 December 2021 - Care and support, coronavirus, Recognition, Social care reform, Workforce

"The words ‘thank you’ do not seem enough to express my gratitude for the incredible work you have all done to keep residents, colleagues and communities safe, both as individuals and teams, throughout 2021. They are, however, deeply heartfelt" says Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy in this Christmas message to the care workforce.

Reform will be driven by an empowered workforce

Deborah Sturdy, 1 December 2021 - Care and support, Social care reform, Workforce

With or without reform, the quality, reliability and effectiveness of our adult social care system depends on a workforce that feels valued, supported and encouraged to be the best. It is no accident the White Paper on social care reform is called ‘People at the Heart of Care’, as our Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy explains.

Arise, infection prevention and control champions!

Deborah Sturdy, 12 November 2021 - Care and support, coronavirus, Workforce

A new network of adult social care infection prevention and control champions launches 30 November to help maintain and improve standards across the care sector. Run by the Queen’s Nursing Institute, the scheme is supported by Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care Deborah Sturdy OBE. Lessons learned from the pandemic will be rolled out to help minimise the spread of infections, including COVID-19 and flu.

A workforce 'Made with Care'

Deborah Sturdy, 4 November 2021 - Care and support, Social care reform, Workforce

Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, is delighted Made with Care, the Government’s new social care recruitment campaign in England, has now launched to encourage many more people to pursue careers in social care. She explains why careers in care are rewarding, flexible and transformative.

Protection, prevention and peace of mind this winter

Deborah Sturdy, 13 October 2021 - Communities, coronavirus, Workforce

As people working in or with the care sector, we all want the best for residents, colleagues and the communities around us. Let’s give them even greater peace of mind by getting vaccinated for flu and COVID-19 and make this the safest, healthiest winter we can.

Remembrance and reflection

Deborah Sturdy, 10 September 2021 - Care and support, coronavirus, Events, Workforce

Social care bodies across England have joined together to announce a Social Care Day of Remembrance and Reflection. It will take place, next year, on 22 March and be a day to honour the work of the adult social care workforce and remember those we lost. Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy, explains the background...

Social care reform and what it means for our workforce

Deborah Sturdy, 8 September 2021 - Care and support, coronavirus, Leadership, Workforce

"As part of the record 36 billion investment to reform the NHS and social care, the Prime Minister’s announcement of at least £500 million funding for the care workforce across three years is very welcome", says Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care in her new blog marking the Prime Minister's recent announcement on social care reform.

COVID-19 vaccinations protect us all

Deborah Sturdy, 23 July 2021 - Care and support, Communities, coronavirus, Guidance, Information sharing

COVID-19 vaccination has to be comprehensive to be truly effective as protection – particularly for those most vulnerable to infection. While the SAGE recommended levels of at least 80% of care home staff and 90% of residents have been reached and exceeded in many parts of England, regional variation persists.

Deborah Sturdy, our Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, explains why the Government, following wide consultation with the care sector, has taken the difficult decision to make vaccination a mandatory condition of deployment in care homes.

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