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Alison Magor

@grannyali.bsky.social

Specialist nurse practitioner district nursing.

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One would think so however that’s not my perception

18.02.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fixing Social Care: The Six Key Problems And How To Tackle Them Different people have different opinions about what’s β€˜wrong’ with social care and how to fix it. This long read outlines the six key issues and the options cited to tackle them.

Improving pay, conditions and training in the social care sector must underpin wider reform – or there won’t be enough care workers with the skills needed to deliver the quality of care people need.

Find out more in our new social care long read: https://bit.ly/3IPSoQl

25.10.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Royal College of Nursing graphic featuring Professor Nicola Ranger, General Secretary and Chief Executive, gesturing and speaking, with a quote about the current pay framework needing reform.

Royal College of Nursing graphic featuring Professor Nicola Ranger, General Secretary and Chief Executive, gesturing and speaking, with a quote about the current pay framework needing reform.

You deserve a pay structure that recognises your true value. One that reflects your skill, your sacrifice, and your central role in society.

Our General Secretary & Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger explains why structural reform is needed to properly value nursing: https://bit.ly/4o9MPeT

25.10.2025 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pride In Nursing | Campaigns | Royal College of Nursing Find out how you can work with us to promote equality of opportunity for LGBTQ+ staff and patients and raise awareness.

The nursing workforce has an important role to play in creating inclusive health care settings and creating a fairer society for all.

Explore clinical resources, magazine features, blogs and more on our website. 🌈

#PrideInNursing bit.ly/3MUjfGx

27.06.2025 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Professor Nicola Ranger, General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing, speaking passionately about nursing pay. Includes quote that says: By voting in this consultation it means that when I talk to governments about nursing pay, you’re in the room with me. Because we are at our strongest when we are representing the voices of our members.

Professor Nicola Ranger, General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing, speaking passionately about nursing pay. Includes quote that says: By voting in this consultation it means that when I talk to governments about nursing pay, you’re in the room with me. Because we are at our strongest when we are representing the voices of our members.

In her monthly update to members, General Secretary & Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger encourages you to have your say by voting in our pay consultations and joining the RCN Annual General Meeting.

Read more ➑️ buff.ly/bxlhflj

27.06.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The RCN International Nursing Research Conference is coming to Exeter, 8-10 September 2025!

πŸ” Explore cutting-edge research, connect with global leaders in nursing, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare.

Book your place ⬇️ buff.ly/vfgQiln

28.06.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Logo of the Royal College of Nursing at the top, followed by the text "Tell us what you think" over a pink circle containing a pencil, a speech bubble, and a checklist.

Logo of the Royal College of Nursing at the top, followed by the text "Tell us what you think" over a pink circle containing a pencil, a speech bubble, and a checklist.

Your experiences matter.

Take our survey to help us build stronger, more supportive workplaces.

Share what you and your colleagues need to feel empowered, protected, and heard at work ➑️ buff.ly/4f3RXVj

29.06.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Professor Nicola Ranger told Sky News this morning that the majority of the public supports better pay for nursing.

What do you think of 3.6%? RCN members working on Agenda for Change in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can have their say in our open consultations. ➑️ bit.ly/47xm0db

29.06.2025 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
Promotional image from the Royal College of Nursing featuring two individuals, with text urging to improve financial support for nursing students and to sign the petition. The background includes a blue overlay with the text "Much more together.

Promotional image from the Royal College of Nursing featuring two individuals, with text urging to improve financial support for nursing students and to sign the petition. The background includes a blue overlay with the text "Much more together.

We need more registered nurses, but financial pressures are pushing too many students away from nursing.
Sign our petition, which calls on governments across the UK to review and improve financial support for nursing students.
Add your name now ➑️ buff.ly/tNdquRu

29.06.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A green graphic with text overlay and a picture of Andrea in an orange outfit. Text says I'm here to spread the word, that nurses have the opportunity to have their say and should grab that opportunity with both hands.

A green graphic with text overlay and a picture of Andrea in an orange outfit. Text says I'm here to spread the word, that nurses have the opportunity to have their say and should grab that opportunity with both hands.

Help raise the voice of nursing πŸ“£

Become an RCN Voting Volunteer to help ensure every voice is heard in the NHS/HSC pay consultations in England, Wales & Northern Ireland ➑️ buff.ly/GjS8Htp

30.06.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Text reads: Our pay. Our say. Consultation now open. Have your say on 3.6% today.

Text reads: Our pay. Our say. Consultation now open. Have your say on 3.6% today.

3.6% - is it enough?

Our consultation for members on Agenda for Change terms and conditions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is open NOW.

Our strength is our numbers, make your voice heard today: buff.ly/SjCj9YV

09.06.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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30.06.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 years since COVID hit: pandemic's effects still felt by nursing staff | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing How working through COVID-19 changed the lives of these nursing staff, with the pandemic’s effects still felt today

www.rcn.org.uk/magazines/Pe...

11.03.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The highlight of the nursing calendar is back.
Join us in Liverpool from 12 to 15 May 2025 for four days of enriching professional and personal development.
www.rcn.org.uk/congress/

10.12.2024 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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5 years since COVID hit: pandemic's effects still felt by nursing staff | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing How working through COVID-19 changed the lives of these nursing staff, with the pandemic’s effects still felt today

www.rcn.org.uk/magazines/Pe...

11.03.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pay crisis in general practice nursing: government must change funding model now | News | Royal College of Nursing A pay crisis in GP surgeries is undermining government ambitions to move more care into the community, with a third of nursing staff missing out on a pay rise

πŸ†•| Moving care into the community means valuing and respecting our general practice nursing staff.

But our recent survey shows three in ten working in England received no pay rise at all, despite being promised one by the government last year.

Read more ⬇️

28.02.2025 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Right now, anyone working in health and social care can call themselves a β€œnurse”.

Help us close this dangerous loophole by writing to your MP today, urging them to protect patient safety by ensuring that only registered nurses are legally allowed to use the title "nurse" πŸ“ buff.ly/3EUUkVk

28.02.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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RCN Critical Care and Flight Nursing Forum Conference | Events | Royal College of Nursing Care in the air: navigating the patient journey - a one day in-person conference for flight nurses or those aspiring to move into the industry.

The RCN Critical Care and Flight Nursing Conference is back. Join us in March as we explore β€˜Care in the air: navigating the patient journey’.

Find out more πŸ‘‡

01.03.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic of keyboard with text "Service update: 1 March 2025 | Library Search account access disruption

Graphic of keyboard with text "Service update: 1 March 2025 | Library Search account access disruption

Our supplier of Library Search has reported "service degradation" user accounts. Account access for renewing books and placing reservations may not work as normal. Accessing e-rources remains unaffected.

01.03.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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RCN Steward, Janine, tells us about how using the Nursing Workforce Standards can help nursing staff to secure more funding to recruit additional staff, and ultimately ensure improved patient safety. βœ”οΈ

Learn more: buff.ly/41ILwLk

02.03.2025 08:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A square graphic. Text reads: Do you work in nursing higher or further education? Tell us how financial pressures in the sector are impacting you and nursing courses.

A square graphic. Text reads: Do you work in nursing higher or further education? Tell us how financial pressures in the sector are impacting you and nursing courses.

A survey we conducted in 2024 showed that financial pressures in the higher education sector are impacting nursing students courses, and our nurse educator workforce.

We want to know more. Working in nursing higher or further education? Complete our survey by 10 March. ➑️ bit.ly/4hWhYz6

02.03.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1