We are committed to serious, transformational work to ensure we are an anti-racist organisation, as mandated by our members.

Today, we held our first anti-racism summit to help make this a reality.

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Ministers say they want to protect the 'privacy, dignity and safety' of patients.

But as RCN Chief Nursing Officer Nicola Ranger pointed out this morning, nursing staff are already caring for people in corridors and even store cupboards.

Investment is what patients need.

Animated discussion on what needs to change to ensure #InformedChoice for women experiencing #Menopause Women's Health APPG The FSRH

In this month's blog RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on this week's RCN anti-racism summit and how we are delivering on our Congress resolution to make the RCN an anti-racist organisation.

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We’ve known about this for some time - the question is what are we doing about it ? Prof Alison Leary 💙#ProtectNurse Leanne Patrick QN Shaun Williams #FairPayForNursing June Girvin #ProtectNurse title

Share your experiences of transitioning from newly registered to the next phase of your career.

If you've been a registered nurse or midwife for between 18 months to 5 years, please do take part in our anonymous survey & have your say. Closes 30 April: bit.ly/4apMNbW

Brilliant to see Dame Elizabeth Anionwu featured in EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum 🇮🇪☘️ #ExtraordinaryNurses

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are chronic, hormone-based conditions, which can be life-changing.

Learn more about the symptoms, and how you can support those living with them.

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Did you know that GP nurses…

⚡ are not on the same terms and conditions as NHS colleagues?

⚡ have only statutory maternity and sick leave terms and conditions?

⚡ are integral to running the primary care our communities rely on?

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As the Rwanda Bill becomes law, the Royal College of Nursing will continue to oppose the government’s approach to asylum on medical, ethical and humanitarian grounds.

Public support for nursing is overwhelming.

Join us on 12 May to show your support by using the hashtag #NursesDay to tell us why you think nursing should get the value it deserves.

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Our abortion laws are outdated and cruel. Vulnerable women need care and compassion, not criminalisation.

👉 I am hoping to change the law to stop women being subject to criminal charges for ending their pregnancy.

✍️Read my article in The House magazine 👇politicshome.com/thehouse/artic…

Do you know a #nurse who goes that extra mile in #SRH ? Please nominate them for Nurse Spotlight award 🥳 #ExtraOrdinaryNurses The FSRH Women's Health RCN Public Health Forum RCN GPN Forum 💙 The Queen's Nursing Institute

Politicians protest when their free speech is shut down, but are looking to limit your freedoms.

Within weeks we expect the UK government to lay measures that - if passed - will restrict hospital workers' right to strike.

Write to your MP now: bit.ly/3ti36Hq

Thank you The Church of England who this morning made it clear in UK House of Commons they do not think women should be criminalised for abortion. NC1 to the Criminal Justice Bill will deliver that change .

📢Calling all nurses, midwives, nursing students and midwifery students!

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to support research projects, courses, or activities related to the history of nursing and midwifery.

Find out more and apply:
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RCN History of Nursing Forum

Decision to stop access to new users for NHS Practitioner Health has been quickly u-turned.

Engagement with trade unions and professional bodies through any review of staff mental health support is essential.

The RCN Patricia Marquis RN Kim Sunley 🧡

Our #AmbitionToLead programme (formerly 'Aspiring Nurse Leaders') is open for applications - all experienced #nurses and #AHPs working in #community #primarycare #socialcare are encouraged to apply.

The deadline is 6 May. Find out more here: qni.org.uk/news-and-event…

We just published an updated Service Standard for Medicines Management in Sexual and Reproductive Health Services which reflects up-to-date evidence, knowledge, and clinical practice.

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