Blogs
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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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3 Jul 2026
Care Home Open Week: Connecting, learning and reflecting
My recent road trip to north Wales offered not only beautiful scenery, but also a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues, share learning and gain insight into the lived experiences of care across communities.
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30 Jun 2026
More than a moment of care in childhood: how children and young people (CYP) nursing staff shape the future of health care
This first national Children’s Nurses’ Day, RCN Professional Lead for Children and Young People’s Nursing, Reb Overend reflects on the vital and unique role of CYP nursing staff.
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29 Jun 2026
Building change that lasts: an update on our anti-discrimination work
Following the publication of our latest Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) report, RCN Head of Equity and Inclusion Wendy Irwin, reflects on the progress made and the foundations built towards a more inclusive organisation for members and improved support for the profession – now and in the future.
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29 Jun 2026
The ICM Congress - Why More Midwives Matter
A reflection of the RCN at the 34th Triennial Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives, and how this relates to current challenges impacting UK maternity services.
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29 Jun 2026
Strengthening paediatric nursing across Europe
With the ABPN's Children's Nurses day on the 30 June, the RCN continues to strengthen it's voice for nurses nationally, and more broadly within Europe. The challenges and innovations are shared and the collaboration is its strength.
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