Blogs
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15 May 2026
Valuing our global profession
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on International Nurses’ Day and looks forward to RCN Congress 2026.
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15 May 2026
Why is this guide needed?
The CIRCLE study (2022-2024) was developed to address the issue that many older LGBTQ+ people face significant barriers and inequalities when engaging with social care services in the UK.
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13 May 2026
Hybrid nursing leadership: not a luxury, but a safety requirement
Modern nursing is too complex to be led at a distance. If authority is separated from clinical and professional credibility, safety is weakened, not strengthened.
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13 May 2026
Insights into being an Elected Council member
Sally Bassett shares her insight into RCN Council and what opportunities are available for members to lead.
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12 May 2026
DUKPC 2026: A flying visit to Liverpool
Tamsin talks about her attendance at Diabetes UK as a speaker and attendee.
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11 May 2026
Together we rise: 25 Years of NSW membership
A Message from Sharon Mitchel, RCN UK Nursing Support Workers Committee Chair.
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6 May 2026
Walking my mum home: Reflections on care, loss and a new chapter
For Dying Matters Awareness Week, Rosalind Mabey shares a moving reflection on caring for her mother at the end of life. Her story highlights why open conversations about death and dying matter.
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6 May 2026
Scotland’s nursing staff and patients cannot afford more warm words
This week’s election represents a crossroads for the future of Scotland’s health and care services. Whichever party, or parties, forms the next Scottish government, one thing is clear: the status quo is unsustainable.
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5 May 2026
Rethinking NMIBC: A new era in bladder cancer research
In this blog, Mo, RCN Cancer Forum Committee member reflects on the progress in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) treatment options and trends in clinical trials.
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5 May 2026
Why the future of midwifery depends on community, care and safe staffing
Angela Cartwright, Chair of the RCN Midwifery Forum and an experienced midwife and public health leader, reflects on the enduring value of community midwifery and what “A Million More Midwives” must mean in practice.
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