Image showing a quote by Professor Sicotara Ranger, condemning violence and expressing thanks to responders and nursing staff for their support and care.

In light of the news of today's horrific attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, our General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger responds on behalf of the RCN.

Quote from Carmel O'Boyle reads: My thoughts are with everyone in my hometown of Liverpool and all those who were involved in the response to yesterday's horrifying incident. Only two weeks since our city welcomed us to Congress, the joy we felt there will be found again. Liverpool is a strong community and will stand together, as always.

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the incident in Liverpool yesterday. Our thanks are with all those involved in the response.

We are here if you need support: buff.ly/ESz6ekd

Thank you 🥰 my son made it for me!

Thank you 🥰 xxx

@rcn.org.uk #RCN25

Enough is enough. Let’s get loud!

The message from #RCN25 is clear: don’t mess with nursing staff. Watch this space! 💚💪

@natlou28.bsky.social and I are here! #RCN25 we’re nearly ready! See you soon @rcn.org.uk 💙

Myself and @faerycaramel.bsky.social had the honour of representing @rcn.org.uk at Royal garden Party on 7th May 2025 . It was a privilege to represent our amazing members
We was able to talk lots people about Nursing and issue nursing is facing .

Such a privilege and a lovely day 💙

Nursing student Sean Mahony, from @exeter.ac.uk, speaking eloquently, with insight and empathy, about his practice placement in adult social care nursing at the @rcn.org.uk.

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On #WorldAsthmaDay, thelancet.com homepage is highlighting Asthma in focus: bridging care gaps, new therapies, & global trends

Check out the highlighted asthma content and explore more in The Lancet Asthma Clinic collection
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Well. Congress just got real! Can’t wait to see you @rcn.org.uk a week to go! 💙

RCN President Bejoy Sebastian wearing a ceremonial chain, smiling in front of a brick wall with a quote about looking forward to hearing from members at Congress.

With just over a week until Congress, RCN President Bejoy Sebastian looks ahead and considers some of the important issues that will be debated by our members.

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“A right for every nurse to work in an environment that looks after and supports them.”

Lena, RCN Professional Lead for Nursing Workforce, explains how nursing staff across the UK can engage with the Nursing Workforce Standards to deliver change in their workplaces. ☑️

Learn more: buff.ly/kV4RnDb

HM King Charles III engaging in conversation with a group of RCN Cadets in a wood-panelled room as part of the relaunch of the scheme.

HM King Charles III engaging in conversation with RCN President Bejoy Sebastian at the event in Cowdray Hall at RCN Headquarters, central London.

HM King Charles III engaging in conversation with a cadet, who is holding a plaque, inside a room with wood panelling. Professor Nicola Ranger, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary is present, and introduced him to cadets and the staff who run the programme across the UK.

HM King Charles III participates in a CPR demonstration with nursing cadets by his side as they instruct him on the process.

Today, cadets demonstrated skills learned as Royal College of Nursing King’s Cadets to HM King Charles III. His Majesty was greeted by Professor Nicola Ranger, RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive, who introduced him to cadets and the staff who run the programme across the UK.

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I hope to be supportive Vice Chair of council alongside @faerycaramel.bsky.social we want create and college where every members feels valued and that they have part to play in strengthening the nursing profession and the nursing voice

Really lovely to be there today, especially hearing how inspirational the scheme has been for our cadets. #futureworkforce #nursesofthefuture 💙

International Nurses Day 2025 theme revealed The wellbeing of nursing staff will be the focus of the 2025 International Nurses Day (IND), tho...

International Nurses Day 2025 theme revealed

The wellbeing of nursing staff will be the focus of the 2025 International Nurses Day (IND), those behind the initiative have revealed. #nursing #IND2025 #IND25 #internationalnursesday #nurse #nurses #nursewellbeing

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Critical: Inside our crisis-hit hospitals as emergencies declared Traumatised patients and exhausted staff speak out after a week that took our NHS crisis to a new, terrifying level

This week three hospitals in Merseyside have declared critical incidents as the NHS struggles to cope with soaring demand

This is what it’s like for patients and staff inside those crisis-hit hospitals 👇

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This is my new favourite health podcast for this year 💙👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Episode 1: Myths about the Mirena Coil Between 2 Ovaries · Episode

I just listened to my amazing colleagues discuss the mirena coil on their new podcast between two ovaries! Really worth a listen for some mirena myth busting open.spotify.com/episode/4lHw...

Our fresh new logo for #MHNursesDay 2025! So glad to have colleagues join us on BlueSky as we begin to disengage from what used to be Twitter.

Look forward to joining our global celebrations together on 21st February!

Wes Streeting defends pace of plans for adult social care reform – UK politics live Health secretary says initial reports from commission led by Louise Casey will come next year

Soooo, yes we recognise there is a crisis, and we plan to get to it in 2028?

Investing in social care now would relieve pressure on the NHS, and lessening the need to outsource to private providers.

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Wes and Stephen with Charlie and his family and team

Today Stephen Kinnock and I announce the biggest funding for hospices in a generation:

£100 million for improving buildings, kit and technology

£26 million grant for children and young people’s hospices

An early Christmas present for hospices that do a wonderful job for families.

Ouch! Solving the riddle of pain We all know what hurts, but why is it so difficult to describe? Emma Cook meets the neurologists attempting to solve one of medicine’s most enduring issues and what it means for patients – and hears from a woman who has never felt pain Deep in the…

Ouch! Solving the riddle of pain