Blogs
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20 May 2025
Crystal Care- A Model of Nursing-Led Excellence in Social Care
Crystal Care is a leading independent health and social care provider, delivering high-quality, person-centred support across a wide range of settings, including domiciliary care, residential care homes, and day centres.
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20 May 2025
From Birth to Advocacy: A Midwife’s Journey Supporting Life After Childhood Brain Injury
My name is Emma Trudgill and I am an RCN North-West member. I work within the independent sector as a midwife and clinical advisor, supporting families and individuals affected by childhood-acquired brain injuries. Many of the families I work with are facing life-changing challenges, often the result of avoidable injuries sustained during birth or in the early postnatal period.
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19 May 2025
RCN Dementia Awareness Week 2025
In a very moving account, South East Board Chair, Michael Fanning, reflects on "finding the joy in the moment" when supporting a friend with dementia.
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19 May 2025
Recognising and responding to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
RCN Associate Director for Nursing Practice, Patricia Hughes, shares her reflections on her recent attendance at the newly established all-party parliamentary group for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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16 May 2025
‘Everything but bored’ – a children's nurse in the independent school sector
Life as a children's nurse in an independent school can be as varied and fulfilling as any other setting, writes Victoria (Tor) Khan.
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14 May 2025
Why we must talk about Prostate Cancer
In this blog, Michael talks about his experience of being diagnosed with prostate cancer and the importance of having early conversations to raise awareness.
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13 May 2025
Life as a Consultant Nurse and Clinical Director
A nurse as a Clinical Director (CD) is uncommon in most organisations. I therefore consider my appointment to interim CD is as much a testament to the foresight and bravery of my line managers, as it is about my skill to perform. Eight months into this role, I reflect on my day to day experience.
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13 May 2025
Oncology: navigating cancer in later life
This blog explores the complexities of cancer care in older adults. With the growing incidence of cancer in this population, it emphasises the need for specialised geriatric oncology approaches in nursing to balance treatment goals with quality of life considerations for older cancer patients.
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13 May 2025
Digitalisation: A double-edged sword?
It is undeniable how much of our clinical work has been revolutionised by technology, digitalisation, and now slowly by artificial intelligence. This blog aims to make us ponder on the wide range of opportunities as well as the actual and potential risks that these bring.
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12 May 2025
An update from your South West Council member
I’m finally sitting on a seat on attempt two to start my journey up to Congress 2025 and I reflect what a whirlwind the last few months have been. I must start by thanking everyone who voted for me to be the South West Council member – it is indeed a great honour but wow, what a 6 months it has been.
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