Looking ahead: priorities for the future of nursing

RCN President Bejoy Sebastian outlines his priorities following his re-election, as well as reflecting on our Indefinite Leave to Remain report and our ratios briefing and new resource.

Advocating, Connecting and Celebrating: Recent Highlights from My Committee Role

Dave Parry shares highlights of his work with the RCN UK Nursing Support Workers Committee from   the past few months.

World Patient Safety Day 2026: Safe care for life

In this blog for World Patient Safety Day 2026, Kim Ball, Jane Ball and Rose Gallagher share what this year's theme means to nursing from their perspective, through the lens of prevention, safe staffing, and sustainability. 

Patient safety, rehabilitation and sustainability: what justice health care can teach us

Abi Bartlett, Chair of the RCN Nursing in Justice and Forensic Health Care Forum and Forum Chairs Group, explores how rehabilitation, health education and addressing inequalities can support both safer care and more sustainable outcomes. 

Helping patients to self-care in the community

A reflection on my journey through the development of a digital resource to support nurses in promoting self-care.

Hypo Awareness Week 2026

Chair of the RCN Diabetes Forum, Amanda Williams, talks about Hypo Awareness Week, why it matters for nursing teams and how you can get involved.

World Suicide Prevention Day: Creating a Nursing Workforce That Feels Valued, Supported and Safe

MIRROR Cycle: Reflecting through menopause

Menopause can affect nurses’ wellbeing, confidence and working lives. Professor Camille Cronin introduces the MIRROR Cycle, developed through an international nurse-led research collaboration to help women reflect on their experiences, identify support and move forward.

The floor's the limit: the evidence every nursing professional should know about ratios and how to call time on unsafe staffing levels

Director of RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence, Professor Jane Ball shares how our new resources have been developed to help RCN members raise concerns about unsafe staffing in their workplaces.  

Spotlight on learning disability nursing: Bridging the gap in respiratory care

Continuing our celebration of Scottish learning disability week, we’re spotlighting the amazing work of our 2026 learning disability award runner up, Susan Craig.