Blogs
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11 Jun 2026
Working with nurses everywhere: the RCN and the nurses of the UK’s Overseas Territories
As part of support offered by the UK Health Security Agency to the UK’s Overseas Territories, the RCN was invited to contribute specialist nursing expertise - working across time zones and oceans to support nurses in the UKOTs. Find out more from Elsa Afonso, Head of the RCN International Academy.
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10 Jun 2026
A beautiful sight
I am sat here in Congress again, enjoying the view, the hearty laughter, and the broad smiles that light up the faces of my fellow professional colleagues. Instantly, I spot something interesting...
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9 Jun 2026
Matron Mrs Sophia Hogg: an advocate for mid-19th Century nursing
The focus of this blog is Matron Mrs. Sophia Hogg and her role in establishing skilled nursing at Reading’s Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) between 1839-1846. Information in this blog was obtained from the RBH archive which provided an invaluable insight into nursing during Mrs. Hogg’s time.
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8 Jun 2026
A lot done, but more to do
It's been six months since I updated you on my activity representing you. That time has flown by and there has been a lot of important workstreams progressed in the first half of this year.
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4 Jun 2026
Peripheral arterial disease: The vital role of nursing in early recognition and holistic care
For Legs Matter Week 2026, Annie explores the essential role nursing staff play in recognising Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), delivering holistic care, supporting self management and driving improvements in care pathways.
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4 Jun 2026
Poor funding is eroding access to UK palliative care
Close to 12 months on from Martin Galligan's blog (July 2025), funding challenges within palliative care across the UK remain unresolved and, in many cases are intensifying. This blog aims to consider the current financial situation affecting UK Hospices and maintain the prominence of this issue.
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3 Jun 2026
My first time at Congress: Perspectives from the Vice Chair of the RCN Diabetes Forum
In this blog, Vice Chair of the RCN Diabetes Forum Debbie Holder, shares her thoughts and experiences on her first time at Congress and what it means to get involved.
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3 Jun 2026
RCN Congress from a Defence Nurse perspective
In this blog, Suzanne talks about her experience of RCN Congress, attending as a Defence nurse and why Defence nurses should attend.
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2 Jun 2026
The public health tools we can’t afford to lose
This blog looks at the history and importance of partner notification and motivational interviewing, and how these core nursing skills remain essential to public health.
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2 Jun 2026
Reflection on RCN Congress
This blog reflects on Dame Jasvinder Sanghera's talk on forced marriage and honour-based abuse at this years RCN Congress.
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