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  • Malang Fatty Malang Fatty 22 Oct 2026

    Part 3 - Communicating during care

    This blog explores how recognising communication cues, assessing pain and taking time to build trust can reduce distress and improve person-centred dementia care.

  • Dr Kirstin Hussey Dr Kirstin Hussey 22 Oct 2026

    Nursing at night: What history can teach us

    Night shifts are an integral part of nursing – but the experience of delivering care at night has been overlooked by historians. In my new research project, I will ask: how might exploring past experiences of night nursing help improve working conditions of nurses today?

  • Review of Band 5 Nursing Roles Mairi Claire Mairi Claire 20 Oct 2026

    Band 5 success for RCN members on the Western Isles

    An integrated nursing team working across hospital and community settings on the Isle of Barra tells us about their successful rebanding under the band 5 review. 

  • Lee Noquet Lee Noquet 20 Oct 2026

    Trauma informed fertility care: Putting compassion at the centre

    Fertility treatment is often described as a journey, but for many it is shaped by uncertainty, loss and emotional vulnerability. Trauma informed care recognises that distressing experiences influence how patients engage with treatment, interpret clinical interactions and feel safe within healthcare environments. 

  • Former president Cecilia Anim at the retired members' conference 2026 in a turquoise / teal headdress and outfit with orange and yellow beads, looking to the front as if she is concentrating on what is being said. Surrounded by other delegates, one of who on her table is reading the retired members' newsletter. There is a bottle of water, conference papers and cups of tea on the table Roy Tomlinson Roy Tomlinson 16 Oct 2026

    Retiring from Work, Not from Activism

    When people think of trade unions, they usually think of workers on the shop floor. At the RCN however, we know that reaching retirement doesn’t mean we have to retire from union activity. 

  • Group of men and women viewing viewing a document Catherine Barlow Catherine Barlow 15 Oct 2026

    Global health: An opportunity I never knew I had

    Reflecting on my experience working with Cambridge Global Health Partnerships in Uganda, this blog explores how international collaboration, shared learning and nursing and midwifery leadership can strengthen maternal healthcare and improve outcomes for women and babies.

  • Simon Browes Simon Browes 15 Oct 2026

    Celebrating the Black Nurses who helped build the NHS in North West England

    Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the people whose contributions have shaped our communities, our profession and our public services, often without receiving the recognition they deserve. 

  • Sanjithkumar Nair Sanjithkumar Nair 15 Oct 2026

    Bringing new perspectives as a board member

    North West Regional Board Chair Sanjith thanks his fellow board members for their valuable contributions, commitment and support during the past year. 

  • Helen O'Boyle Helen O'Boyle 15 Oct 2026

    Know Your Worth Roadshows: Taking the Message Across the North West

    North West Pay Delivery Officer Helen on why we are touring the country to talk about job evaluation. 

  • Baby loss awareness month Sheri Lawrence Sheri Lawrence 14 Oct 2026

    Baby Loss Awareness

    Baby Loss Awareness Month highlights the importance of compassionate nursing care. Sensitive communication, individualised support and early miscarriage assessment help families feel heard and supported. Nurses must also prioritise their wellbeing to continue delivering compassionate care.

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