Duncan Burton

@Duncan_CNO

Chief Nursing Officer for England. 🏳️‍🌈

Joined November 2013

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When a child’s condition deteriorates, recognising the signs and acting quickly can make a vital difference.
That’s why I’m pleased the NHS is expanding the National Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) into emergency departments across England. 🧵 1/4

Duncan Burton @Duncan_CNO Oct 23

As nursing and midwifery colleagues, getting our flu vaccination is one of the most important things we can do this winter. Protect yourself, the patients and families you care for, your colleagues and loved ones. Get your flu vaccination as soon as you’re offered it. #teamCNO

teamCNO 💙 @teamCNO_ Oct 23

If you work in health and social care, it’s time to get your flu jab. Whether you're caring for patients and families in hospital or in the community, Chief Nursing Officer for England @Duncan_CNO explains that the vaccine is the best protection we have against flu this winter.

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Duncan Burton @Duncan_CNO Oct 20

This International Infection Prevention Week #IIPW2026, I want to say thank you to colleagues across health and care who make infection prevention part of delivering safe, high-quality care every single day. 🧵 1/3

Duncan Burton @Duncan_CNO Oct 16

It was great to spend time with nursing colleagues and Year 13 students from Tees Valley last week. At @TeessideUni, I joined the last session of the Bridge to Nursing Programme delivered by @talent_foundry in partnership with @NHSNEY, the university and local NHS partners. 🧵1/4

Duncan with students and colleagues from the Bridge to Nursing Programme.

Duncan Burton @Duncan_CNO Aug 21

Thanks to teams at Lewisham Community Services @LG_NHS for the warm welcome and thoughtful conversations yesterday. It was great to hear how your integrated approach, plus strong partnerships across health and social care, are improving outcomes and experiences for local people.

Duncan with colleagues from Lewisham Community Services.