Blogs
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blog posts
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22 Jul 2026
Pioneers of mental health nursing: Annie Altschul
This blog looks at the contribution of Annie Altschul to mental health practice and research.
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21 Jul 2026
Social care nursing is radically changing
For too long, social care nursing has been undervalued — seen as less complex and primarily focused on medication and physical care. In reality, it is far broader. Today, it pioneers a holistic, relational approach where human connection is as important as clinical skill.
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20 Jul 2026
Inclusive PPE for a Diverse Nursing Workforce
In the blog, Vicky Brotherton, Chair of the UK Health and Safety Representatives Committee, highlights the RCN’s work to address the challenges nursing staff face when PPE fails to meet individual needs, reinforcing the key message that one size does not fit all.
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17 Jul 2026
The hidden half of cancer care: life after ringing the bell
In this blog, Shannon talks about what living both with and beyond cancer means and what we need to consider nationally to support our patients.
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17 Jul 2026
Let’s make fair pay a reality
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on structural pay reform talks, working in extreme heat and the RCN presidential and Council elections.
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17 Jul 2026
Safety, equity and expertise: A turning point for learning disability nursing
Following the publication of the RCN’s UK review of learning disability nursing, Chair of the RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum Sarah Jackson shares her reflections on the review - and how we’ll be using this week’s RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum in Focus Week to sound the call for members to get involved.
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17 Jul 2026
The importance of Remembrance
In this Blog, Claire reflects on her visit to the Thiepval Memorial in France and remembering the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.
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17 Jul 2026
A reflection on the success of Congress 2026
My reflection of Congress as chair of the District and Community nursing forum, the success of championing community services and lobbying for change.
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16 Jul 2026
What the new NHS Leadership and Management Framework means for nursing
RCN, Associate Director, Leadership Academy (Interim) Lucy Muchina reflects on the publication of a new NHS leadership and management framework and sets out what will be needed in order for it to deliver for the nursing profession.
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7 Jul 2026
Supporting students in clinical practice
Clinical placements can shape a student's future career. By understanding neurodiversity and supporting reasonable adjustments, practice assessors and supervisors can help pre-registration and post-registration nursing students flourish in practice and deliver safe, compassionate care.
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