Honoured to be the 111th Livery Company in the City of London. For all nurses proud of our profession - past, present and future.https://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3myxe6rk7ts2mWe are excited to be involved with a new nursing prize presented for nursing excellence. In partnership with@GreshamBenevolentFund 3 cash prizes have been awarded to 3 nurses, scholars or bursary recipients of WCoN Charitable Trust. The winners: @KirstyDallison-Perry, @LisaAbbott and @DarylEborda.28 Oct 2026 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3myxe6rk7ts2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3myuaoyp3ks2oThe Annual Service was held at St Bartholomew the Less, within the grounds of St Barts Hospital on Thursday 15 October 2026. The service was led by the Honorary Chaplain, the Rev’d Canon Charles Pickstone. The Master, Christine Anderson and Wardens were joined by members of the Company.27 Oct 2026 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3myuaoyp3ks2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3myuae3woqs2oEdith Cavell wreath laying on the 111 anniversary of her death. The Master was honoured to be invited to do a reading and laid a wreath on behalf of the Company. Hilary Andrews laid a wreath as chair of the WCoN Charitable Trust. Several members joined us. Photos by permission of Niki Gorik27 Oct 2026 12:28 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3myuae3woqs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3mxdx6r76sc23We are honoured and proud to announce that we have been nominated in the Black History Month Recognition event 2026. Our Company focus is on supporting and promoting the nursing profession - recognising the nursing legacy from the past, to inform our present and the future for the profession.08 Oct 2026 07:36 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxdx6r76sc23https://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3mwvotxi2zc27On Tues 29 September the Master and over twenty members of the Worshipful Company of Nurses attended Common Hall for the election of the new Lord Mayor of London-a tradition that stretches back more than 800 years. A proud moment for the Company, and a reminder that representation shapes influence.02 Oct 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvotxi2zc27https://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3mwuwyu6ris2wThursday 25 September The Master, IPM and Chair of the Company of Nurses Charity Trust (CNCT) and Lizzie Clarke, Assistant Secretary to the CNCT Board of Trustees attended a tea party at The House of Lords. This was the Cavell Annual event where we heard about their three year strategy.02 Oct 2026 08:23 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwuwyu6ris2whttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3mwuwce7drs2wWednesday 16 September: The Master attended a lecture and dinner hosted by the Worshipful Company of Actuaries at the splendid Staple Inn Hall. The speaker was Bobby Seagull - a very interesting and amusing talk!02 Oct 2026 08:10 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwuwce7drs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3mwuw4giuvk2wOn Wednesday 23 September, two teams from the Company competed in a quiz held in aid of City Giving Day. There were many teams competing entered at a variety of locations around the City . One of our teams won the venue competition !02 Oct 2026 08:07 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwuw4giuvk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3msko2wvo422hMaster, Christine Anderson was invited with other Livery companies to the Pudsey party celebrating having raised over £55000 and visiting every dock in the country. Livery Companies were invited as one of the crew is a Past Master Needlemaker08 Aug 2026 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msko2wvo422hhttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3msdtx2jij22b21 July - The Master, with Julia Mingay representing the Worshipful Company of Nurses Charity, joined the City and St George’s University Awards ceremony to present the Worshipful Company of Nurses Charity Awards-to 3 nurses for outstanding academic achievement in their final dissertation.05 Aug 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdtx2jij22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3msdti77bx22bOn July 15 we welcomed three Apprentices: Amir is in his final placement of Adult Nursing at Kings Nadia Shaaban - is starting her 2nd Year of a Masters Degree at City St George’s Ryan Williamson-has just completed his final placement of a Masters Degree at Canterbury Christchurch.05 Aug 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdti77bx22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3mqe7nlgxnc2eThe Master and her Consort attended the 400th Anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Upholders first Letters Patent granted by King Charles 1. The original was lost so a new one was unveiled at Guildhall. Also the Circle of Life was unveiled for the first time.11 Jul 2026 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqe7nlgxnc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3mq2oymwrik2yA small group of us attended a fascinating lecture given by Sir Chris Whitty who spoke about the history and effects of infection and its impact on surgery through the ages until present time. Thanks to the Worshipful Company of Barbers for inviting us.07 Jul 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2oymwrik2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3mp3wmwkpyc2eYesterday, The Master, Christine Anderson and 20 Liverymen of the Company joined other Liverymen at Common Hall, Guildhall: the twice yearly election assembly for the City of London. Afterwards the group joined with other Livery Companies for a friendly lunch at Innholders’ Hall.25 Jun 2026 07:43 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp3wmwkpyc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3mosknihdgc23Day 3 - the Company visited the Belgian Senate. This was the building in which the Court Marshall trial of Edith Cavell took place. There is a plaque commemorating those who were tried and executed in the Senate during the Great War 1914-1919.21 Jun 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mosknihdgc23https://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3mosklf3yps23This morning the Company visited the Belgian Senate. This was the building in which the trial of Edith Cavell took place. There is a plaque commemorating those who were tried and executed in the Senate during the Great War 1914-1919.21 Jun 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mosklf3yps23https://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3molisk7yxk2fThe final and poignant visit of the second day was the site of the shooting range cemetery where Edith Cavell was executed.  The Master laid a wreath on behalf of the Company.18 Jun 2026 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3molisk7yxk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3molioqm4wc2fOn day 2 the Company then travelled to Brussels.  They visited the School of Nursing where Edith Cavell was the Matron at the first school of nursing in Belgium. The Company visited the prison where Edith Cavell spent her last 10 weeks.18 Jun 2026 18:51 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3molioqm4wc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3mokjerarwc2zDay 2 of the Anniversary visit to Belgium - the Brandhoek New Military Cemetery to lay a wreath at the grave of Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse. The Company then visited the Tyne Cot cemetery which is located near the village of Passchendaele, the world's largest Commonwealth War Graves site.18 Jun 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokjerarwc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3mokjerarwc2zDay 2 of the Anniversary visit to Belgium - the Brandhoek New Military Cemetery to lay a wreath at the grave of Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse. The Company then visited the Tyne Cot cemetery which is located near the village of Passchendaele, the world's largest Commonwealth War Graves site.18 Jun 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokjerarwc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/companyofnurses.co.uk/post/3moiowtmbrs27The Company attended the evening ceremony at the Menin Gate, a war memorial in Ypres dedicated to the soldiers who were killed in WW1 and whose graves are unknown. Every evening the Last Post is sounded. It was a privilege to attend this ceremony. The Master laid a wreath on behalf of all nurses.17 Jun 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:6o7hhdh4v2fjmjns3js3t7vk/app.bsky.feed.post/3moiowtmbrs27