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Promotional image for Nursing Support Workers' Day featuring the Royal College of Nursing logo, sponsored by Liverpool Victoria, with a virtual meeting background that includes a person in nursing attire.
Want to join the celebrations for #NursingSupportWorkersDay?
You can download digital materials on our website to use on your video calls, emails and social media. π±
Check out all the available resources https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
Promotional poster for the Nursing Support Workers' Day Conference on 22 November 2025, sponsored by Liverpool Victoria. Features the Royal College of Nursing logo, event details, and a group of four diverse healthcare workers smiling. Visit rcn.org.uk/NSWconf25 to book.
Are you an RCN nursing support worker member?
For #NursingSupportWorkersDay, weβre hosting an educational and empowering event dedicated to celebrating nursing support workers across all settings.
Join us for free on 22 November at RCN HQ. Book your space ποΈ https://bit.ly/3Vw1Xqb
Promotional graphic from the Royal College of Nursing on how to speak up and get help with racism in the workplace, featuring an illustration of a person holding a megaphone.
Racism and discrimination has no place anywhere, including health care.
Itβs important to know how to raise concerns, challenge poor behaviour and find support if you see it in your workplace.
Read our guide β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/3W8ux13
Labour's new immigration plans are pandering of the worst kind and no way to treat overseas nursing staff who have come to the UK to care for patients.
Without their dedication and expert care, our health system would cease to function.
Promotional image for the RCN Awards 2026, featuring the text "RCN Award of Merit" and a reminder that nominations close on 17 October. The design includes a golden swirl on a black background. Visit rcn.org.uk/rcnawards for more details. The Royal College of Nursing logo is displayed at the bottom.
The RCN Award of Merit is the highest honour awarded to members for service to the RCN. π
Do you know an RCN member who has demonstrated exceptional service to their RCN branch, network, forum or their workplace?
Nominate them here β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/46r1uKV
If you are an RCN member and need to contact the advice team, call
π 0345 772 6100
8.30am - 8.00pm on weekdays
9.00am - 4.00pm on weekends
If you would like to JOIN the world's largest union and professional body for NURSING , click the link β¬οΈ
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Following on from the success of last year, the RCN is delighted to call for nominations for our 2026 RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards, shining a spotlight on the best of nursing
Find out more and start nominating TODAY
(closing date 31/10/25)
#BestOfNursing
www.rcn.org.uk/scotland/Get...
There's plenty of time to visit 'You Mean the World: Nursing in a Climate Crisis' in Edinburgh, @rcnlibraries.bsky.social.
Explore the history of air pollution, recycling and re-use and learn how nursing teams are taking climate action today.
More info: bit.ly/44BzaWG
#YouMeanTheWorld
The RCN Awards are back, and weβre encouraging all of our members to celebrate their colleagues.
Want to make sure your nominee stands out from the crowd? Learn more from Claire about the process of writing a nomination β¬οΈ bit.ly/47oP6xb
If you are an RCN member and need to contact the advice team, call
π 0345 772 6100
8.30am - 8.00pm on weekdays
9.00am - 4.00pm on weekends
If you would like to JOIN the world's largest union and professional body for NURSING , click the link β¬οΈ
rcn.org.uk/membership
Following on from the success of last year, the RCN is delighted to call for nominations for our 2026 RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards, shining a spotlight on the best of nursing
Find out more and start nominating TODAY
(closing date 31/10/25)
#BestOfNursing
www.rcn.org.uk/scotland/Get...
There's plenty of time to visit 'You Mean the World: Nursing in a Climate Crisis' in Edinburgh, @rcnlibraries.bsky.social.
Explore the history of air pollution, recycling and re-use and learn how nursing teams are taking climate action today.
More info: bit.ly/44BzaWG
#YouMeanTheWorld
The RCN Awards are back, and weβre encouraging all of our members to celebrate their colleagues.
Want to make sure your nominee stands out from the crowd? Learn more from Claire about the process of writing a nomination β¬οΈ bit.ly/47oP6xb
Graphic commemorating Black History Month, featuring colorful text blocks on a black backdrop with the Royal College of Nursing logo at the bottom.
#BlackHistoryMonth begins today.
We are proud that our theme this year is exploring the role of Black activism and resistance within the health care profession.
Learn more & get involved with activity throughout October: https://bit.ly/46Mto4o
Promotional image by the Royal College of Nursing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2025, featuring a large pink ribbon symbol on a dark purple background with decorative elements.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every day, more than 150 lives in the UK are changed by a diagnosis.
RCN members in our Cancer Forum are driving progress in cancer care.
Discover more β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/46NYSal
Quote from RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reads: The NHS and care system has always needed staff from across the world to come to the UK to care for our patients - and as a country we should be celebrating that.
"Recent hostility weβve witnessed against migrants and anti-immigration rhetoric makes it more important than ever to support and celebrate our diverse membership".
Read @bejoysebastian.bsky.social's monthly blog: bit.ly/4mM1uLS
Promotional image for a Royal College of Nursing live demo event webinar, featuring an individual using a laptop.
Nursing staff: join this helpful RCN Learn webinar and learn how you can boost your CPD and simplify your revalidation.
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9 Oct
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Book your place: https://bit.ly/46mHxF4
Nursing Support Workersβ Day is back! π
On 23 November, we shine a light on nursing support workers β an integral part of the nursing workforce.
Join us to celebrate the essential, but often unseen, care they provide.
Start making your plans for November. #NSWD25 https://bit.ly/4gzjJSZ
"Absolutely shocking that this would even be considered." π¬
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Prof Nicola Ranger spoke to ITV news this evening about Reform UK's plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrants.
Resources for internationally educated nursing staff are available on our website:
22.09.2025 13:59 β π 4 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0The increasingly hostile rhetoric shown towards migrants is deeply concerning.
We urge all UK political parties to end this race to the bottom and instead celebrate the contribution of those from overseas.
Without brilliant migrant nursing staff, our health & care services would cease to function.
By 1971, more than 30,000 Irish-born nurses were employed by the NHS.
Shortly after the NHS was created in 1948, it led an active recruitment campaign to attract Irish students to train and work as nurses. Explore the stories of some of the nurses who made the move in our latest magazines piece β¬οΈ
Image of a promotional post by Royal College of Nursing highlighting a statement from Carli Whittaker, RCN Head of Nursing Practice, Children and Young People, on World Patient Safety Day, expressing gratitude towards nursing staff for their dedication to the safety and care of babies, children, and young people. The post features the Royal College of Nursing logo at the top.
Today marks the World Health Organisation's World Patient Safety Day. Safe nurse staffing levels are key to ensuring all patients, from babies through to older adults, receive the care they deserve.
Learn more β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4poQbvx
We have repeatedly called for children to be brought to safety. This must be just the beginning, with no more delays to evacuations.
The targeting of health care facilities and workers means nearly all hospitals in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged. This must stop.
Our response β‘οΈ bit.ly/4ntg2ka
Promotional graphic for The RCN Research Strategy by Royal College of Nursing, featuring a person examining X-ray images on a tablet, with the text 'Empowering staff through research.'
We want to support our members to engage with nursing research from the moment they begin their studies, right through their careers.
With the RCN Research Strategy that will become a reality - learn how: https://bit.ly/3I3Ken0
Promotional image for a Royal College of Nursing ECN Network webinar titled "How to tackle your first revalidation." It features four diverse healthcare professionals in various settings, smiling. Event details include a free live event on 23 September from 6-7 pm.
There's still time to join our free webinar with our Early Career Nurses Network on 23 September to learn more about the requirements of revalidation, what you can do to prepare and how we can support you through the process.
Book your space β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/417Lr2Z
Promotional image for RCN Students' Committee Election featuring a blue check mark logo and the Royal College of Nursing slogan "Lead Inspire Govern" at the bottom.
Could you join students from across the UK giving a voice to RCN student members?
Nominate yourself for a position on the RCN UK Students Committee and help create change for nursing students: https://bit.ly/4lZZ3ow
Today, with Médecins Sans Frontières and other organisations, we have signed a joint letter to the Westminster government urging them to act and evacuate sick children from Gaza.
There can be no more delays and evacuations must be based on clinical urgency.
Your employer has a legal duty to protect staff and take steps to prevent abuse and assaults on employees.
Aggression towards nursing staff should never be tolerated, but as reports of violence against nursing staff increase, make sure you know your rights and how your employer should support you β¬οΈ
The RCN Awards are back, and weβre encouraging all of our members to celebrate their colleagues.
Want to make sure your nominee stands out from the crowd? Learn more from Claire about the process of writing a nomination β¬οΈ https://bit.ly/47oP6xb
