Michelle Russell
@MotherMRuss
Nurse.Reader.Square.Feminist.Truth teller.Tea drinker. Lost my job as NHS nurse Feb 2024 after reporting sexual assault by a male nurse.
5 yrs ago I was sexually harassed+assaulted while working as a nurse in the #NHS. It was covered up+the perpetrator was promoted. I had to protest outside Parliament to get an independent investigation. It’s been torture. Over the next 3 weeks my case may conclude. Watch me
As a nurse who lost my job for speaking up about sexual harassment/assault in the NHS I wonder how women are protected when working in or using the NHS? On -#InternationalWomensDay I am unemployed- I lost my job while working in team CNO at NHSEngland! Hypocrisy
76% of the NHS workforce are women - scientists, midwives, doctors, receptionists and more - all are shaping the future of healthcare. This #InternationalWomensDay, thank you to the women leading, caring, and innovating across the NHS.
My son Callum had an incredible school nurse @MotherMRuss. Highly qualified, empathic, supportive - & sexually assaulted by a male colleague who'd also preyed on parents. Michelle whistle blew. Guess who lost their career whilst the other continues nursing vulnerable children?
NMC review: senior lawyer departs causing fresh delays | RCNi @_ShrutiST I think this is factually incorrect. My understanding is Ijeoma Omambala did not “step down”. She asked for a brief submission delay @nmcnews @Rebeccasmt rcni.com/nursing-standa…
@rogerkline gives a very straight talk on the latest news from the NMC youtube.com/watch?v=AxPTpR…
Once upon a time I was on the prospectus-now I am on the scrap heap. The reality of whistleblowing in the NHS 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
An hour into to the meeting we have heard about the maternity reviews, fraud and failed PSA standards. The one word the #NMCCouncil cannot articulate is SAFEGUARDING
The @nmcnews continuing to pat themselves on the back at council. Shockingly self congratulatory #NMCCouncil
Always right behind @MotherMRuss - she is the subject of a terrible injustice that has led to loss of a very highly educated, experienced, and lovely nurse.
Today I am giving a statement for an NMC investigation that was referred in 2017. In a case involving a sexual predator. It was closed at screening then reopened. Further harm occurred. The @nmcnews have so much more to do to protect the public and registrants
Today I am giving a statement for an NMC investigation that was referred in 2017. In a case involving a sexual predator. It was closed at screening then reopened. Further harm occurred. The @nmcnews have so much more to do to protect the public and registrants
It was great for @nmcnews Chair Ron Barclay-Smith and me to meet with Health Minister Karin Smyth on Weds + update her on our steady improvement on Fitness to Practise, with 69.8% of cases being dealt with within 15 months, and our continued embedding of culture transformation.
Alice Figueiredo death: NHS trust and manager guilty of failings - BBC News The trust I worked at when I was sexually assaulted by a nurse. Covered up by the trust/@nmcnews So much respect for this family who have moved the dial to protect others bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
A really inspiring and empowering day today. Good to be with others who understand the need to speak up and challenge. “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you”. @doctor_oxford @TheDA_UK
We need this conversation in all 4 parts of the UK @wesstreeting @karinsmyth I have lost my career trying to highlight the patient safety risks of sexual predators in the NHS. NHSE and poor regulation are part of the problem.
On Wednesday 19 March, I'm leading a debate on sexual violence in Scotland's hospitals. It builds on the forensic work by @WRNScotland and @ladymcbeth2 to reveal the extent of rapes and sexual assaults taking place in hospitals. Book tickets here: parliament.scot/visit/tickets-…
388 days since I lost my job as an NHS nurse for whistleblowing about a children’s nurse who sexually harassed and assaulted me and 6 other women. Disgusting amounts of public money spent on covering up the truth and persecuting me. He can nurse your children, I have no job
Families of children/young people with complex health needs in/around Lambeth. If your child receives commissioned nursing care at home check the nurse’s details on NMC website. Be sure the man you are letting into your home does not have a caution for sexual harassment
My local! Good to see questions of @MSEHospitals re Dr who is practicing despite sexual offences. I trust you continue to apply pressure re the childrens nurse who assaulted me. Remember the cover up NHS culture means the truth will be hidden echo-news.co.uk/news/24952554.…
Okay. Having raised a public interest disclosure in October I received response. Utterly woeful. I have lost my job while they covered up for a perpetrator. My response to my MP and @karinsmyth today
A yr ago today I lost my job due to whistleblowing in the NHS. I lost my livelihood and career because I spoke up to protect others. There will be more Mid Stafs/Jimmy Savilles/Countess/Nottinghams etc while this crucifixion of whistleblowers continues. Our patients deserve more
Just over 3 wks ago I made public interest disclosures to @AmandaPritchard @nmcnews and @DHSCgovuk None of the named recipients have officially acknowledged my disclosures. I’m sorry to all those who access healthcare in this country I tried my best to protect you #Whistleblower
The trust where I raised concerns and lost my job as a result. The trust where promoting a sexual perpetrator is acceptable. @AmandaPritchard @wesstreeting names and shames trust for ‘really poor’ care | News | Health Service Journal hsj.co.uk/north-east-lon…
