Independent health and social care blogs
Read the latest blogs from our staff and members working in independent health and social care (IHSC).
If you have an idea for a blog we could publish, please email ihsc@rcn.org.uk.
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17 Dec 2025
Highlights from the RCN Wales Health Care Support Worker Conference
RCN Wales Independent Sector & Community Adviser Majella recounts a lively day at Ty Maeth, bringing HCSWs together to share inspiring career stories, celebrate successes, and hear practical updates.
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17 Dec 2025
Building research-active care homes across Wales
The ENabling Research In Care Homes (ENRICHCymru) is a pan-Wales research network hosted by Health and Care Research Wales, promoting high-quality research in care homes for older adults.
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19 Jun 2025
Social Care Nurses: A Call to Lead
Pam reflects on the inspiring social care nursing events she recently attended and calls for action in raising the profile of nursing in social care.
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18 Jun 2025
Guidance on Statutory Compliance for Care Home Managers – Buildings and Premises
Following a 2024 RCN Congress resolution, we have developed practical guidance to help care home managers meet statutory responsibilities related to buildings and premises. Many care homes operate in ageing environments that can pose serious risks. This resource provides clear advice, a compliance checklist, and signposting to support safe, legally compliant care settings.
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17 Jun 2025
Why Research in Social Care Matters
How providing high-quality care requires kindness and experience – and knowledge gained through research.
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17 Jun 2025
A gentle revolution: Namaste Care
The word ‘namaste’ carries a beautiful meaning – ‘to honour the spirit within’. In care homes across the world, this profound concept has transformed into a revolutionary approach to caring for our older people.
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17 Jun 2025
Independent health and social care update
As we settle into summer, I thought it would be a good time to pause, reflect and share a bit about what I have been up to so far this year and remind you about some of the RCN professional resources you can tap into as members working in independent health and social care (IHSC).
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12 Jun 2025
Inspiring Change: Stacey’s Journey from Uncertainty to Nursing Leadership and Academic Excellence, Championing Care Homes as Rewarding Career Pathways.
I never wanted to be a nurse.
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2 Jun 2025
Returning to my roots with RCN President Bejoy Sebastian
Sarah Seeley, RCN Eastern lead nurse for independent health and social care, talks about her life-long passion championing nursing in social care and her visit to the nursing home where she started her career.
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28 May 2025
Unlocking the benefits of student nursing placements in diverse environments
Michelle Raddings, our Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care in Yorkshire & Humber, recaps a panel discussion at this year's RCN Congress in Liverpool.
