RCN Public Health Forum

Quote card that reads "We need every registered learning disability nurse to take part in shaping the future of our profession. Let's celebrate this incredible field of nursing and protect its future." Johnathan Beebee, Professional Lead, Learning Disability Nursing

Today, we’re celebrating #LearningDisabilityNursesDay – a moment to shine a light on the incredible work of learning disability nurses across the UK.

RCN Professional Lead for Learning Disability Nursing Jonathan Beebee writes: bit.ly/47Dj6E9 (1/2)

Work with us - FPH Join our team to help us improve people's lives

Applications to join our EDI Committee close on 1 August!

By joining this committee, you will support the delivery of the FPH Anti-racism Framework and action plan and help to embed an EDI-informed approach throughout the Faculty’s work.

Any FPH member can apply.

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I spent last week in Canada and was delighted to speak to Canada's Premiers and Health Minister at the invitation of @cfnu.bsky.social
Also got to see some of beautiful Muskoka.

Have you begun planning for November's #SelfCareWeek? Why not join forces with local agencies to implement a week of daily activities. Tips and ideas here bit.ly/2UM6V0m @copescotland.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @activetowns.bsky.social @rcnpublichealth.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social

Nursing staff consider quitting over lack of jobs or bank shifts A newly registered nurse talks of claiming Universal Credit and undertaking bank shifts because NHS trust recruitment freezes have prevented here from securing a nursing job. She adds that bank shifts...

Nursing staff have spoken about surviving on benefits and wanting to quit the profession over a lack of jobs for newly registered nurses and 'scarce' bank shifts, as NHS trusts try to make millions in savings.

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3.6% - is it enough?

Get ready to have your say.

Our consultations on the latest pay award for nursing staff on Agenda for Change working in the NHS in England and Wales open on 9 June.

Check your details are up to date ✅ bit.ly/43QFvwL

Society of Health | Public Health | Royal College of Nursing Welcome to Society of Health, a podcast series that delves into how our surroundings shape our ability to maintain good health.

Looking to develop your knowledge on homelessness, gambling addiction or weight stigma?

The Public Health Forum has launched a podcast exploring the role of society in making us well, hosted by @lukeintohealth.bsky.social

Listen below
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Promotional banner for the RCN Library event, "Know How to Evaluate Healthcare Information". It features a photo of two people reading a text together.

Evaluating information is an important skill, whether you're studying, researching, or working in healthcare. This introductory level session is suitable for all members of the nursing family, and will give you practical tips to develop your skills.

📅 3 Jun 25
⌚ 10:00-12:00
🌐 Online
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The RCN Public Health Forum and other forums are looking for steering committee members to help shape the future work of the forum.

This can include; creating activities and events, developing guidance, setting the Congress agenda, improving member engagement

Applications are open to join @rcn.org.uk professional forums as a steering committee member!

Go to your RCN account > Get involved to find out more

#letsgetloud #rcn25 #uknursesky

Let’s Get Moving: The Power of Physical Activity in Nursing Practice | Event | Royal College of Nursing The Power of Physical Activity in Nursing Practice

🏃‍➡️ Unsure on how to approach conversations on encouraging your patients to get involved in physical activity? 🏵️

Come to our free webinar ‘Let’s get moving’ on 25/06 1815-1930

We will give guidance on how to support patients to become more physically active

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Wonderful to see our forum members in @nhsactivistrn.bsky.social highlight reel!

It was wonderful to be able to host a session with your invaluable involvement.

The items and debates put forward by the Public Health Forum came from insights by our members!

Join a forum and offer suggestions on what you’d like to see next year!

Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies - Evidence-Based Nursing blog To mark International Nurses Day 2025 on 12th May this blog written by our Editor-in-Chief, Dr Alison Twycross (@alitwy) reflects on how caring for nurses strengthens economies. All five EBN commentar...

Today is International Nurses Day. In my role as Editor in Chief of Evidence Based Nursing I’ve written a blog discussing how caring for nurses is good for the economy: blogs.bmj.com/ebn/?p=2951

Let me know what you think!

At Congress the Public Health forum presented 3 times:

A review into the impact of physician associates on nursing - PASSED ✅

For the RCN to review whether the NMC is fit for purpose - PASSED ✅

The role of nursing in QI - An amazing debate

Let us know what you want on the agenda next year
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@rcndcnforum.bsky.social @rcnpublichealth.bsky.social fantastic collaborative session with Queens institute community nursing colleagues Kendra and Kirit providing valuable advice and resources for inclusion health in nursing! #Rcncongress25

On our way to Congress!

Come find our steering committee to find out more about public health, how you can get involved and how we can better advocate for public health issues that are important to you.

@rcn.org.uk #RCN25 #RCNCongress25

Calling all UK community nurses - How much of your work involves end-of-life care, does any of this safety critical work need to be deferred. Please complete 10-min survey to help shape future policy @theqicn.bsky.social
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Congress FAQs | Congress | Royal College of Nursing Congress FAQs

Are you heading to Congress this month? Be sure to plan your travel and accommodation ahead of time. ✅

Explore our FAQs to find handy tips.

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Congratulations to all the Student Nursing Times Award winners!

These crocheted dolls and artworks are currently on display in our exhibition "Prison Nursing Unlocked". Exploring themes like care, resilience and humanity, they were created by women serving sentences at HMP Eastwood Park in a partnership between Koestler Arts and the RCN Library and Museum.

In 23/24 16.4m work days were lost to work related #stress #depression or #anxiety. If your job causes you stress try working through the problems with your manager. More tips here bit.ly/34xsmbE. #StressAwarenessMonth @rcnpublichealth.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social

Congress | Royal College of Nursing RCN Congress is a fantastic opportunity for members to meet, learn, develop and share excellent nursing practice.

Just under a month to go until this year's Congress! Have you explored the full agenda? 📋

From work-life balance to health tourism, and international student hardship and understanding neurodiversity, the agenda offers a huge selection of vibrant and vital debates.

Book your free place #RCN25 ⬇️

Congress | Royal College of Nursing RCN Congress is a fantastic opportunity for members to meet, learn, develop and share excellent nursing practice.

Only 3 weeks until @rcn.org.uk congress!

Full agenda is here:
www.rcn.org.uk/congress/

RCN Advanced Nurse Practitioner Conference | Royal College of Nursing

Save the date! 📆

The virtual RCN Advanced Nurse Practitioner Conference is back by popular demand on Friday 10 October 2025.

Register your interest today to receive an email alert as soon as bookings open and the programme is announced. ⬇️

A picture celebrating the diversity of Easter Bank Holiday weekend with healthcare staff and families.

To all my healthcare, nursing, midwifery and medical colleagues and friends Have a Great Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, 🐣

INVESTING IN MATERNAL AND NEWBORN HEALTH IS AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE

Investing in maternal and newborn health is an investment in the future, not a cost.

It supports:

💙 Lifelong health

💙 Healthy societies

💙 #HopefulFutures

💙 Prosperity and stability

Improving the health of women and babies means collaborating and investing in #HealthForAll

Does the drive for prevention risk sacrificing patient care in general practice? The FPH Primary Care & Public Health SIG in collaboration with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is delighted to present this webinar to debate whether the drive to prevention risks sa...

This joint FPH and RCGP webinar will focus on the role of prevention in patient care in general practice.

Register today to hear from Dr Shamil Haroon, Dr Iona Heath & Prof. Tracy Daszkiewicz.

www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...

Poverty and public health: taking local action The Royal Society of Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, Association of Directors of Public Health, and Royal Society for Public Health are co-hosting this conference addressing poverty in the UK to e...

The FPH, @roysocmed.bsky.social, @rsph.bsky.social & @adphuk.bsky.social are hosting a conference to examine links between poverty and health, share best practice and identify solutions.

Main sessions on:

- Child poverty
- Housing crisis
- NHS and prevention agenda

www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...