Blogs
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15 Oct 2026
Bringing new perspectives as a board member
North West Regional Board Chair Sanjith thanks his fellow board members for their valuable contributions, commitment and support during the past year.
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15 Oct 2026
Know Your Worth Roadshows: Taking the Message Across the North West
North West Pay Delivery Officer Helen on why we are touring the country to talk about job evaluation.
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14 Oct 2026
Baby Loss Awareness
Baby Loss Awareness Month highlights the importance of compassionate nursing care. Sensitive communication, individualised support and early miscarriage assessment help families feel heard and supported. Nurses must also prioritise their wellbeing to continue delivering compassionate care.
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13 Oct 2026
We don't give up
This blog explores the challenges of stepping into leadership and the resilience needed to overcome self-doubt and make a positive impact.
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13 Oct 2026
Curious about the best ways to get advice from the RCN?
Senior RCN Officer Hilary Nelson discusses what support different reps can offer you, and the best ways you can find advice for your workplace issue.
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9 Oct 2026
Advancing paediatric IBD nursing practice
This blog discusses a recently published paediatric IBD competency framework, aligned to the four pillars of nursing. It aims to reduce practice variation and provide clarity on training needs and role development for specialist paediatric nurses working with young people living with IBD.
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9 Oct 2026
Mental health reform won鈥檛 work without mental health nurses
Following the publication of the Fonagy review, Amber O鈥橞rien, the RCN鈥檚 Professional Lead for Mental Health, sets out why mental health nurses must be at the centre of what comes next.
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9 Oct 2026
An important step forward in ending corridor care
Yesterday marked an important step forward in our campaign to end corridor care in Scotland. The Scottish government has agreed to define corridor care and to develop a system for monitoring and reporting.
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8 Oct 2026
Building pathways, supporting futures: A collaborative approach to health care careers for displaced people in Wales
How the RCN鈥檚 Health Care Careers for Displaced People Scheme is opening doors for displaced people in Wales, supporting them to build skills, confidence and careers while helping create a more inclusive and sustainable health care workforce.
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7 Oct 2026
Protecting your back is protecting your career
Nancy Pearl Ghansah, a member of the RCN UK Health and Safety Representatives Committee, reflects on the life-changing impact of a workplace back injury and highlights the actions employers and staff can take to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and better protect nursing staff.
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