Blogs
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19 Jun 2026
Congress as a portal for opportunities
RCN Eastern board member and learning rep Chinenye Ubah reflects on her experience at RCN Congress 2026.
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19 Jun 2026
From Cov to Kyiv
Learning disability nurse and associate professor Theresa Parker reflects on her recent collaboration with Alfred Nobel University in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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18 Jun 2026
CYP nursing: Reflections on joint working in the digital age
Joint working in community children’s nursing is rarely straightforward. It means navigating multiple systems, services and professional perspectives while keeping the child and family at the centre. Technology has made collaboration faster and more accessible, but it has also changed how we connect.
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17 Jun 2026
From nurse to care home manager: My leadership journey in social care
As we celebrate Care Home Open Week, Georgiana reflects on her journey to managing a large care home and leading a dedicated team committed to providing outstanding care.
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17 Jun 2026
Reshaping narratives around care home nursing
General perceptions of care homes and care home nursing are shaped by stories of decline and crisis, reinforcing stigma associated with the sector. However, a visit by RCN Scotland to Burnlea House in Largs demonstrated why this stigma must be challenged, and why care home nursing deserves recognition for its distinct expertise and highly skilled practice.
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17 Jun 2026
Where has time gone? A review of the last 6 months in nursing and the RCN
Nursing it seems is never far from the news as being at Congress showed.
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16 Jun 2026
Young Carers in Focus: A Call to Action for Nurses
Young carers face health inequalities: poorer mental and physical health, lower educational attainment, more likely to live in poverty and experience more loneliness than their peers. Nurses are ideally placed to recognise, support and signpost but too often opportunities are missed.
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16 Jun 2026
"Do you see me?" - Learning Disability and Cancer
Learning Disability Awareness Week takes place in June each year. The theme for 2026 is “Do you see me?”, focusing on people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued.
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16 Jun 2026
Marking 50 Years of RCN Fellows
2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Royal College of Nursing Fellowships. Established in the mid-1970s, the Fellowship was created to honour individuals who had made an outstanding contribution to the art and science of nursing. RCN members were awarded Fellowships, while distinguished non-members received Honorary Fellowships.
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16 Jun 2026
Why you should consider applying for the RCN Mental Health Forum Steering Committee
This blog outlines my experience as a steering committee member for the RCN Mental Health Forum and outlines why I think people should consider applying for this role.
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