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Royal College of Nursing Lothian and Borders Branch Committee - Information and Communication for all RCN Members throughout our local area #NurseSky π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ#BestOfNursing β€οΈ
Logo for International Day of Persons with Disabilities featuring a stylized globe surrounded by various symbols of accessibility, above the logo of the Royal College of Nursing.
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Nursing staff help protect the rights & wellbeing of those living with disabilities.
Access a range of resources to support people living with disabilities to live independently & access health services on RCN Learn: https://bit.ly/48koLyY
Royal College of Nursing promotional image featuring a smiling healthcare worker interacting with an elderly patient, with the text 'RCN Communications: Tell us what you think'.
We want our communications to cut through the noise and be of value to you.
π If you receive a call from 01613 942124 - itβs our research team. Theyβre reaching out to hear your views on how we communicate with you. If you can, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts - it really matters.
Promotional image by the Royal College of Nursing inviting viewers to take their survey, featuring an icon of a clipboard with a checklist.
Calling all nursing students π’
Tell us what nursing education and training is really like. We want to know about your experiences to demand the change you need.
Take the survey β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/488m2Zt
βItβs the best feeling in the world.β π
Elle is a health care assistant working with children with complex needs.
As we celebrated #NursingSupportWorkersDay, Elle told us about the difference she makes every day working alongside registered nurses.
Watch and share #NSWD25 https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
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The role of nursing support workers is sometimes unseen but is always crucial.
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families.β―π
Great to celebrate Nursing Support Worker day at the RCN NSW conference.
Nursing support workers are the bedrock of the Nursing profession, worthy of celebration π
Find out how you can get more involved to shape the future of the nursing profession: πͺ
www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved
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Happy #NursingSupportWorkersDay! π
Today we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families.
Join the celebrations β tag or send this to your colleagues to say thank you #NSWD25 https://bit.ly/3gdE0Cu
Often unseen. Always vital. π
Nursing support workers are an integral part of the workforce, supporting registered nurses to provide outstanding care across all settings.
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay, share this film to show your thanks and to celebrate their contribution. β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
Image celebrating Nursing Support Workers' Day, featuring three individuals in a playful and supportive interaction in a room filled with toys, sponsored by Liverpool Victoria and the Royal College of Nursing.
Happy #NursingSupportWorkersDay! π
Today we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families.
Join the celebrations β tag or send this to your colleagues to say thank you #NSWD25 https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
Todayβs the day!
In workplaces around the country, and online, weβll be celebrating
#NursingSupportWorkersDay. β¬οΈ
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With many health care staff already feeling stretched, winter viruses only add to the pressure. So, what can you do to make sure both you and your patients are well prepared? Find out in our latest feature β¬οΈ https://bit.ly/4i0UhGO
18.11.2025 16:59 β π 4 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0RCN President Bejoy Sebastian, and RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger send a huge thank you to all nursing support workers ahead of tomorrowβs celebrations π
Find out how you can get involved this weekend #NursingSupportWorkersDay β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
Promotional graphic for Royal College of Nursing, counting down with "3 Days to go" until Nursing Support Workers' Day, on a vibrant yellow background.
3 days to go! π
#NursingSupportWorkersDay is an opportunity to celebrate your colleagues and shine a light on the vital work done by nursing support workers across all settings.
Get involved this weekend, and tag us in your pictures πΈ https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
βI can't imagine doing anything else.β
There's only two days until #NursingSupportWorkersDay!
We recently spoke to Benita, a team lead senior health care assistant, to hear what she loves about her work. π
Watch, share and find out more β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
π¨| Plans to double the Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying period from five to 10 years will only deepen uncertainty and financial hardship for internationally educated nursing staff.
Ministers must scrap these plans which will only worsen the staffing crisis and put patients at risk. β¬οΈ
Promotional image for National Self-Care Week by the Royal College of Nursing, featuring dates from 17 - 23 November. Graphic includes a simple illustration of a lit candle and a flower on a purple background.
This week is National #SelfCareWeek.
Nursing is a demanding profession, and your wellbeing matters.
Head to our website to find practical tips and resources to help manage physical and emotional stress: https://bit.ly/4p9cp3z
Royal College of Nursing poster titled 'Travel, parking and getting to work in severe weather.' It features an exclamation mark inside a triangle for warning, set against a blue background.
If adverse weather conditions make your journey to work unsafe, check your employerβs policy, speak to your manager early, and donβt take unnecessary risks.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3K3UKLJ
βI donβt think people realise how much we actually do.β
Ahead of #NursingSupportWorkersDay, we spoke to Michelle about her role as a health care assistant, and the feeling of pride she has making a difference to patient care. π
Watch, share and get involved this weekend β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
Illustration of diverse women and a child in a wheelchair united against violence with the message to open the door and take a stand.
New data show that violence against women remains a global public health crisis.
The new Violence Against Women estimates provides the most comprehensive picture yet of intimate partner and non-partner sexual violence https://bit.ly/3K4vCV9
#EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Day
Promotional image for Congress 2026, featuring a text overlay that announces the opportunity to shape the agenda by submitting a debate proposal. The event is scheduled for 18-21 May 2026 at ACC, Liverpool. Background includes a clear sky and the top of a Ferris wheel.
RCN Congress returns 18 - 21 May 2026, and you can help shape the agenda.
Find out how you can submit an idea for a debate: https://bit.ly/4peNcVG
#RCN26
Graphic image with a yellow background celebrating the Royal College of Nursing's Nursing Support Workers' Day. It displays the text '1 Week to go' and includes the hashtag #NursingSupportWorkersDay at the bottom.
Thereβs one week left to get ready for #NursingSupportWorkersDay π
Whether youβre celebrating at work, at home, or with us in RCN HQ, you can find ways to get involved on our website.
Make sure to tag us in your pictures! β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
Nursing staff: your contract affects more than your schedule. It shapes your pay, pension and benefits.
Our new article compares staff bank and substantive roles so you can make an informed choice β¬οΈ
Safe travels to all our RCN Scotland Reps travelling to Edinburgh for the Scottish π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ Activist Conference -be safe and have a great time networking with colleagues and
friends β€οΈ
#RCNScotland #RCNRep
Three red poppies lying on a wooden surface with the logo of the Royal College of Nursing in the upper left corner.
Join us to mark Remembrance Day to honour the personal sacrifice of nursing staff in conflicts around the world.
We will remember them.
Royal College of Nursing promotional graphic inviting views on Learning Disability Nursing. Text urges participation in a survey, depicted with icons of a clipboard, pencil, and a stethoscope.
Learning disability nurses are vital, but the workforce is under pressure.
Since 2016, weβve been campaigning to address the workforce crisis facing Registered Nurses in Learning Disabilities (RNLDs), and we're launching a UK-wide review.
Tell us what needs to change: https://bit.ly/4oxvqwr
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian outside Westminster Abbey with RCN members
Bejoy Sebastian at the Field of Remembrance in Westminster
A sign at the Field of Remembrance commemorating armed service members from across the Commonwealth
On Remembrance Sunday we pay tribute to the sacrifice of nursing staff in conflicts.
Earlier this week, RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social and RCN members attended the opening of the Field of Remembrance to pay their respects to armed forces members who have lost their lives in conflict.
