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  • Graphic reads: "It doesn't have to get worse before it gets better" Annie Clothier Annie Clothier 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.

  • Rachel Barton Rachel Barton 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.

  • Suzanne Turner Suzanne Turner 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.

  • Debbie Holder Debbie Holder 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.

  • Joseph Deering Joseph Deering 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.

  • Danielle Ellis Danielle Ellis 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.

  • Denise Kelly and Alison Paterson Denise Kelly and Alison Paterson 29 May 2026

    Standing Firm for Nursing: Defending Advanced Practice and Patient Safety

    In this blog, the Chairs of the RCN Trade Union Committee and the RCN Professional Nursing Committee, Denise Kelly and Alison Paterson, set out why promoting and defending advanced nursing practice is not only about professional respect, but also patient safety and the collaborative future our health services urgently need.

  • Gold 2 and 5 balloons David Parry David Parry 29 May 2026

    Celebrating our past, shaping our future: 25 years of NSW membership

    As the RCN Wales representative on the RCN UK Nursing Support Worker (NSW) Committee, it’s with great pride that I wish all our NSW members a very happy 25th anniversary of our membership group within the RCN.

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 29 May 2026

    Valuing ourselves and our colleagues: your voice matters

    RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on RCN Congress 2026, our new report on the role of nursing in prevention, and new ways to get involved with the RCN. 

  • Allan Harper-Reid Allan Harper-Reid 28 May 2026

    On the other end of the line: Cancer helpline nurses

    Helpline nursing is a growing and expanding role, often unrecognised for the clinical skills, knowledge and expertise that is required. Oftentimes helpline nursing is viewed as less than or even non-clinical. It is time we recognised it for what it is, advanced practice. 

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