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  • Carolyn Fleurat Carolyn Fleurat 17 Jul 2026

    A reflection on the success of Congress 2026

    My reflection of Congress as chair of the District and Community nursing forum, the success of championing community services and lobbying for change.

  • Claire Chatterton Claire Chatterton 17 Jul 2026

    The importance of Remembrance

    In this Blog, Claire reflects on her visit to the Thiepval Memorial in France and remembering the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.

  • Shannon Copeland Shannon Copeland 17 Jul 2026

    The hidden half of cancer care: life after ringing the bell

    In this blog, Shannon talks about what living both with and beyond cancer means and what we need to consider nationally to support our patients.

  • Sarah Jackson Sarah Jackson 17 Jul 2026

    Safety, equity and expertise: A turning point for learning disability nursing

    Following the publication of the RCN’s UK review of learning disability nursing, Chair of the RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum Sarah Jackson shares her reflections on the review - and how we’ll be using this week’s RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum in Focus Week to sound the call for members to get involved. 

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 17 Jul 2026

    Let’s make fair pay a reality

    RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on structural pay reform talks, working in extreme heat and the RCN presidential and Council elections.

  • Lucy Muchina Lucy Muchina 16 Jul 2026

    What the new NHS Leadership and Management Framework means for nursing

    RCN, Associate Director, Leadership Academy (Interim) Lucy Muchina reflects on the publication of a new NHS leadership and management framework and sets out what will be needed in order for it to deliver for the nursing profession.

  • Gail Goddard Gail Goddard 7 Jul 2026

    Supporting students in clinical practice

    Clinical placements can shape a student's future career. By understanding neurodiversity and supporting reasonable adjustments, practice assessors and supervisors can help pre-registration and post-registration nursing students flourish in practice and deliver safe, compassionate care.

  • CHOW library in a box north wales Majella Kavanagh Majella Kavanagh 3 Jul 2026

    Care Home Open Week: Connecting, learning and reflecting

    My recent road trip to north Wales offered not only beautiful scenery, but also a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues, share learning and gain insight into the lived experiences of care across communities.

  • Rebekah Overend Rebekah Overend 30 Jun 2026

    More than a moment of care in childhood: how children and young people (CYP) nursing staff shape the future of health care

    This first national Children’s Nurses’ Day, RCN Professional Lead for Children and Young People’s Nursing, Reb Overend reflects on the vital and unique role of CYP nursing staff.

  • Wendy Irwin Wendy Irwin 29 Jun 2026

    Building change that lasts: an update on our anti-discrimination work

    Following the publication of our latest Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) report, RCN Head of Equity and Inclusion Wendy Irwin, reflects on the progress made and the foundations built towards a more inclusive organisation for members and improved support for the profession – now and in the future.

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