Deborah Sturdy

Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care in England @DHSCgovuk

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

@SKinnock thank you for the great video. It has had a great reception at the event this afternoon!

[Stephen Kinnock @SKinnock]

On #InternationalNursesDay, I would like to thank all nurses - not least those working across adult social care for the essential role you play in delivering person-centred care. Your commitment makes such a difference to people’s lives.

https://t.co/7oKojl4eHb

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

International Nurses Day 2026: Celebrating Nurses in Adult Social Care https://t.co/Kf0e8771QS

[Stephen Kinnock @SKinnock]

On #InternationalNursesDay, I would like to thank all nurses - not least those working across adult social care for the essential role you play in delivering person-centred care. Your commitment makes such a difference to people’s lives.

https://t.co/7oKojl4eHb

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

Happy #InternationalNursesDay.
Thank you to all nurses working across adult social care for your dedication, compassion and leadership. You are at the heart of delivering high quality, person centred care.

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

This review of the impact of Regulation 9A signals the Government’s strong commitment to strengthening the rights of people in care homes, hospitals, and hospices to have their loved ones visit and accompany them.

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

Review of CQC Regulation 9A: visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices https://t.co/UbbMZNFV8h

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

Today the Department of Health and Social Care has published the outcome of the review of Review of CQC Regulation 9A: visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices https://t.co/UbbMZNFV8h

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

#HappyNewYear2026 to all adult #socialcare colleagues, #carers and those accessing care and support. I look back at last year's highlights for the ASC sector and forward with hope and optimism in my latest blog: https://t.co/ubMAMjQloJ

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

Remember:
1.Get your free vaccine
2.Practise good hand hygiene
3.Follow cough and respiratory hygiene
4.Improve ventilation
5.Use PPE appropriately

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

Here is the latest IPC guidance for adult social care providers and staff to follow.
•DHSC Winter vaccination campaign resources https://t.co/ogDgtYL1EF

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

Here is the latest IPC guidance for adult social care providers and staff to follow.
•Supporting safer visiting in care homes during infectious illness outbreaks https://t.co/BnzhlwRhDO

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

Here is the latest IPC guidance for adult social care providers and staff to follow.
•Managing acute respiratory infections in adult social care settings https://t.co/vm68qpSeIf

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

Here is the latest IPC guidance for adult social care providers and staff to follow.
•Infection prevention and control resource for adult social care https://t.co/8iLCjZeEpC

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

Let’s Talk About the Flu Vaccine — Why It Matters More Than Ever 👇https://t.co/oLxlDEG5Kr

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

It is vital that adult social care providers follow winter guidance on infection prevention and control and get vaccinated to help keep themselves, friends, families and people who draw on care and support safe.
Here are five key steps for all #ASC staff to take 👇

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

It is vital that adult social care providers follow winter guidance on infection prevention and control and get vaccinated to help keep themselves, friends, families and people who draw on care and support safe.
Here are five key steps for all #ASC staff to take 👇

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

Congratulations to the 6 ICBs selected for the ASC Nurse Prescribing Pilot! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore how increasing the number of nurses with prescribing qualifications can improve care.
You can find out whose involved & more on my blog: https://t.co/l7qRdR1F92

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

It was a pleasure to present the Chief Nurse ASC Team Award to the @RCNFoundation Grants Team yesterday, recognising their unwavering commitment to social care nursing. From care homes to LD nursing, their impact is national, strategic, and deeply felt. #SocialCareNursing

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

On #PCWW2025, I was proud to present the CN ASC Team Award to the Care, Nursing & Ancillary Team at The Rowans Care Home, Wigan, Their emotionally intelligent care for people with complex dementia needs has earned them an Outstanding CQC rating. #CareWorkers #SocialCare

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

Delighted to have awarded Kat Simkiss the Chief Nurse ASC Silver Award. Kat is a passionate advocate for the care home workforce. She leads with compassion, champions inclusion, and is helping raise the voice and visibility of #socialcarenursing.

[Deborah Sturdy @sturdy_deborah]

Honoured to have awarded Michael Fullerton the Chief Nurse ASC Gold Award. A pioneering Learning Disability Nurse and leader, Michael’s career has shaped national policy, championed inclusion, and improved countless lives. A true role model for #socialcarenursing! #LDNursing