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25 Nov 2025
Have you had your flu vaccination yet?
The headlines about this being the worst winter on record are already prevalent. As we know, in the coming weeks and months, flu will become even more widespread.
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24 Nov 2025
Nursing drives prosperity, if you invest in it
RCN Director of Policy Amber Jabbal outlines how investing in the nursing profession supports both the health and wealth of the nation - and why the Chancellor's budget this week must deliver this.
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21 Nov 2025
Time to celebrate Scotland's nursing support workers
It’s Nursing Support Workers’ Day this weekend, the time of year where we take time out to acknowledge and celebrate the vital contribution that nursing support workers (NSWs) across Scotland make to nursing care within our health and social care services.
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20 Nov 2025
Reflections on RCN Congress 2025
RCN Congress inspires and connects nurses across the UK. This blog highlights the Education Forum's role in debates, policy discussions, and initiatives that help shape the future of our profession.
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20 Nov 2025
Celebrating Nursing Support Workers and helping you get the most out of your RCN membership
Sandra-Jane Stock, RCN Eastern member on the RCN UK Nursing Support Workers Committee, talks about the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence and how members can get involved.
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18 Nov 2025
Beyond the finish line: What fitness events can teach us about public health
What fitness events teach us about promoting movement, belonging, and health, and how nurses can support activity in patients, communities, and their own lives.
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14 Nov 2025
Managing diabetes in the workplace
Debbie Holder, Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse and RCN Diabetes Forum Committee member reflects on this year’s World Diabetes Day theme of ‘diabetes and wellbeing’.
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14 Nov 2025
Nursing matters: we are worth more
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger updates members on pay in Northern Ireland, the case for wider pay reform and looks forward to Nursing Support Workers’ Day.
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13 Nov 2025
Partnering for better outcomes: How nurses support cancer caregivers
In this blog, Shannon explores the crucial role of carers in supporting those living with cancer and highlights Michael's extraordinary passion and dedication to championing the voice of carers in cancer care.
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13 Nov 2025
Protecting jobs for advanced level nurses in England
Following issues around ‘digital badges’ which are affecting some advanced level nurses, Wendy Preston writes about how the RCN is clear a digital badge is not mandatory and no advanced level nurse should be penalised in any way because they don’t have one.
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